Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-5-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

First page number:

1

Last page number:

41

Abstract

This study presents a statewide assessment of gambling behaviors, perceptions, and gambling-related risk among 1,078 Nevada adults. Using a mixed-source, population-calibrated survey developed by UNLV and NORC, the research measures gambling participation, motivations, venue exposure, and attitudes toward harm, treatment, and regulation. The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) identifies substantial levels of harm: nearly half of past-year gamblers show some degree of risk, with the highest rates among younger adults, racially diverse groups, gaming and hospitality workers, and those who gamble in neighborhood bars or slot parlors. The survey also documents public beliefs about gambling addiction, youth exposure, stigma, and help-seeking, finding broad support for state leadership in reducing gambling harm but limited awareness of available services. This dataset provides an important baseline for monitoring trends and informing prevention, treatment, and policy strategies in Nevada.

Keywords

Nevada gambling; problem gambling; gambling harm; PGSI; behavioral health; gambling attitudes; gambling risk factors; gambling addiction; public health surveillance; casino workers

Disciplines

Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Psychology | Substance Abuse and Addiction

File Format

PDF

File Size

1160 KB

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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