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The data indicate an increase at posttest in
gambling participation in casinos among
residents in the Hull region (both gambling at
the casino’s tables and playing casino
machines). This result empirically confirms the
conclusions reported in several cross-sectional
studies (7,12). During this same period, the
frequency of participation in lotteries
decreased significantly among Hull respondents
only. This result could be explained by a
saturation of the gambling market in the Hull
region—lotteries may have lost part of their
territory in favour of casino games. Other
games, like bingo, cards, and dice games also
show a decrease, but this decrease is similar in
the 2 regions.
A significant increase among Hull respondents in
the largest amount of money lost in 1 day while
gambling is an informative finding. Hull
respondents specifically reported having spent
more money in the Hull casino over the last 12
months than Quebec City respondents reported
spending in the 3 casinos in the province. This
result is certainly not surprising considering
that after 1 year of operation, the Hull casino
has already generated revenues of Can$145 811
000, and 46% of the people that have gone to the
casino are from this geographical area (residing
at most 80 km from the casino; see 14).
Clinical Implications
The establishment of a casino increases gambling
levels.
Respondants reported an increase in the negative
effects of gambling among relatives and
neighbors subsequent to a casino opening.
The degree of support for a casino decreases
over time after its establishment.
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