Definition:
A set of values that indicate the locations of the client's top three places to gamble as indicated in the question "gambling locations in the past 12 months".
Guide for Use:
This information is collected as close as possible to the initiation treatment services at an agency providing problem gambling services. These data are part of the Gambling Data Form used by agency treatment staff designated to provide problem gambling treatment. The Gambling Data Form should be completed as close as possible to the initiation of problem gambling treatment services. Questions on the Gambling form are client self-reported at the initiation treatment services at an agency providing problem gambling services. For example, Referencing the question Gambling locations in the past 12 months" enter the numbers for the top three gambling locations: 4 for the Race Track, 7 for Television, and 9 for Lottery Kiosk/Outlet.
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| 1) In a commercial Casino |
| 2) In a charity gaming club |
| 3) In a bingo hall |
| 4) At the race track |
| 5) At an off-track betting location |
| 6) On the Internet |
| 7) On the television (e.g. bingo at home) |
| 8) On the telephone (e.g. stocks, sports betting) |
| 9) Lottery kiosk/outlet |
| 10) In a family/friends setting |
| 11) In a social club |
| 12) In a restaurant/bar |
| 13) In a school setting |
| 14) In a work setting |
| 15) In a senior’s centre/home |
| 16) In a custody/correctional facility |
| 17) Somewhere else in the community |
Context:
Used in conjunction with gambling form data elements to:
- determine the severity and identify complexity, patterns and forms of the gambling issue and service planning and delivery required specifically for the client and non-specifically for the treatment population.
- construct a profile, describing the complexity, patterns and forms of gambling issues from the client and the population seeking problem gambling treatment services in order to assist in developing client and treatment population profiles to determine treatment service access and availability and identifying additional or enhanced needs or considerations for this specific client
and non-specifically for the treatment population.
