A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Problem Gambling and the Criminal Justice System

Rates of problem gambling (PG) are approximately 20 times higher in correctional settings, relative to the general population; a better understanding of gambling-offending interconnections is crucial to influence the cycle of gambling, debt and crime. Please note that this report is a one page summary. If you wish to have a copy of the full report, please send a request comment via the Open Government Portal or email the OG team: opengovernmentgen-nhq@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 20:55 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 20:55 (UTC)
contact_email	GEN-NHQ.PKMU-UPMC@CSC-SCC.GC.CA
criticality_level	[]
geographic_scope	[]
open_canada_collection	publication
open_canada_date_published	2025-11-10 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords	{"en": ["CSC", "Gambling", "debt", "problem gambling", "PG"], "fr": ["SCC", "jeu", "endettement", "jeu compulsif", "(JC)"]}
open_canada_subject	["law", "persons"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	Examen systématique de la relation entre le jeu compulsif et le système de justice pénale
update_frequency	not_planned