Sexual Orientation in Men with Pathological Gambling: Prevalence and Psychiatric Co-Morbidity in Treatment Seeking Sample

Highlights and Data Points:

• 21% of study participants met the criteria for gambling disorder.
• Study suggests that gay/bi men are overrepresented in share of people who experience gambling problems. *Here they represent 21% of people seeking treatment, yet are only 3% of the general population.

Takeaway:

• Gay/bi men experience problems with gambling at disproportionate rates.  Findings suggest screening for gambling problems within the gay/bi community is essential.