Tables of ContentsIntroduction0.1 Opening remarks0.2 Key research questions0.3 Sequence0.4 MethodologyChapter I A General Introduction to Gambling and PathologicalGambling1.1 Background1.1.1 The definition and the forms of gaming1.1.2 The benefits of gambling and the costs of gambling1.1.3 Prohibition versus legalization1.1.4 Possible solutions for a legislator1.1.5 A model to follow1.2 The issue of pathological gambling1.2.1 What is it1.2.2 Internet gambling & pathological gambling1.2.3 Pathological gambling among youths1.2.4 CommentsChapter II Legal Considerations of Self-Exclusion Program2.1 Introduction2.2 The legal nature of the self-exclusion program2.3 Examples2.3.1 USA2.3.2 Canada—Ontario2.3.3 New Zealand2.3.4 Australia—Victoria2.3.5 Singapore2.4 Important questions2.5 CommentsChapter III Do Gaming Operators Owe a Duty of Care to PathologicalGamblers3.1 Introduction3.2 Case study3.3 Arguments3.3.1 Arguments against “duty of care”3.3.2 Arguments in favor of “duty of care”3.4 CommentsChapter IV The Relationship Between Pathological Gambling Disorderand Criminal Law4.1 Introduction4.2 Case study4.2.1 Pathological gambling as a criminal defense4.2.2 Pathological gambling as a basis for sentencing mitigation4.3 Arguments4.3.1 Arguments in favor4.3.2 Arguments against4.4 CommentsChapter V Responsible Gambling5.1 Definition of responsible gambling5.2 Barriers and benefits of providing soly responsible gamingprograms5.3 Respective roles of the following three major stakeholders5.3.1 Government5.3.2 Gaming operators5.3.3 Individual5.4 CommentsConclusionsBibliography