Massachusetts study finds higher problem gambling levels among veterans
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
A Massachusetts study found higher levels of problem gambling among veterans than the general population, citing published reporting. Technical Assent and UMass Boston’s William Joiner Institute conducted the MGC-funded research using 43 veteran interviews across 25 municipalities and two stakeholder focus groups. The report identified military norms around self-reliance and vulnerability as barriers to seeking help.
Why it matters
Regulators assessing veteran gambling support have evidence of elevated problem gambling and military norms that impede help-seeking.