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

Publisher

Correctional Service of Canada

Resources

2

Catalogue metadata updated

2025-11-12