(2011) Internet Poker: A Public Health Perspective, September 2011. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of potential public health issues related to legalizing Internet poker in Iowa. The paper does not advocate in support of or in opposition to Internet poker legislation. Regardless of whether or not there are legislative changes affecting the legality of Internet poker, some Iowans currently are, and likely will continue to be, engaging in real-money poker games online. Therefore, IDPH should continue education efforts designed to discourage Iowans from engaging in illegal gambling and to reduce problem gambling in Iowa. In addition, IDPH should continue to provide treatment services so individuals with gambling problems can receive the counseling and support services to assist them in quitting, reducing, or controlling their gambling.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Racing, Gaming, Gambling, Racetracks, Casinos |
| Subjects: | Recreation and tourism > Gambling > Casinos Recreation and tourism > Gambling Recreation and tourism Recreation and tourism > Racing |
| ID Code: | 33139 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 28 Jul 2020 15:51 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2020 15:51 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/33139 |