Tables of Contents Introduction 0.1 Opening remarks 0.2 Key research questions 0.3 Sequence 0.4 Methodology Chapter I A General Introduction toGambling and Pathological Gambling 1.1 Background 1.1.1 The definition and the forms ofgaming 1.1.2 The benefits of gambling and thecosts of gambling 1.1.3 Prohibition versus legalization 1.1.4 Possible solutions for a legislator 1.1.5 A model to follow 1.2 The issue of pathological gambling 1.2.1 What is it 1.2.2 Internet gambling & pathologicalgambling 1.2.3 Pathological gambling among youths 1.2.4 Comments Chapter II Legal Considerations ofSelf-Exclusion Program 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The legal nature of the self-exclusionprogram 2.3 Examples 2.3.1 USA 2.3.2 Canada—Ontario 2.3.3 New Zealand 2.3.4 Australia—Victoria 2.3.5 Singapore 2.4 Important questions 2.5 Comments Chapter III Do Gaming Operators Owe a Dutyof Care to Pathological Gamblers 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Case study 3.3 Arguments 3.3.1 Arguments against “duty of care” 3.3.2 Arguments in favor of “duty of care” 3.4 Comments Chapter IV The Relationship BetweenPathological Gambling Disorder and Criminal Law 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Case study 4.2.1 Pathological gambling as a criminaldefense 4.2.2 Pathological gambling as a basis forsentencing mitigation 4.3 Arguments 4.3.1 Arguments in favor 4.3.2 Arguments against 4.4 Comments Chapter V Responsible Gambling 5.1 Definition of responsible gambling 5.2 Barriers and benefits of providingsocially responsible gaming programs 5.3 Respective roles of the following threemajor stakeholders 5.3.1 Government 5.3.2 Gaming operators 5.3.3 Individual 5.4 Comments Conclusions Bibliography