One of every two gamblers in
Italy is considered a "pathological" gambler, according to
results of a survey released Wednesday by the European
Association for Panic Disorder (Eurodap).
"For one out of two players, (gambling) has become an
irreplaceable emotional experience destined to turn into
something more serious, into a form of compulsive behavior that
can bring serious repercussions on players and their families,"
said psychologist and Eurodap President Paola Vinciguerra, who
recently authored a book about the subject.
The survey was conducted online and had 850 respondents
between the ages of 25 and 65, 50% of whom were classified as
"pathological" gamblers, and 20% of whom were categorized "at
risk" for becoming addicted.
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