Checkered expectations: Predictors of approval of opening a casino in the Niagara community

Journal of Gambling Studies

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 45-70

  Turner, Nigel ^a   Ialomiteanu, Anca ^a   Room, Robin ^a  

^a CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH   (Canada)

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EID: 0009662460     PISSN: 10505350     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1023067012971     Document Type: Article

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