NCJ Number
99166
Journal
Sociological Focus Volume: 18 Issue: 3 Dated: (August 1985) Pages: 235-248
Date Published
1984
Length
14 pages
Annotation
There has been a tendency in past literature to treat all forms of gambling alike. Studies about one form have been generalized to all forms. Such an approach fails to see the possibility that different factors may be influencing different types of gambling.
Abstract
In this paper it is shown that the need for chances to get ahead (for males) and exposure to other bingo players (for females) influence the frequency of bingo playing. The major factor contributing to lottery ticket buying is job stability. Finally, age of the numbers bettor and the need for excitement are the significant factors in explaining the frequency of numbers betting. (Publisher abstract)