Problem Gambling Among Incarcerated Male Felons

Abstract

An expanded version of the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) was administered to 233 adult male felons. These subjects were from four medium and minimum security institutions, and were participating in required pre-release programming. Scores from the SOGS suggested that 35% had some problem with gambling, and 38% were probable pathological gamblers. Other characteristics were evaluated concerning subjects' backgrounds and involvement with alcohol, drugs, and crime. Results suggest that emphasis should be made on assessment and treatment issues concerning gambling and incarcerated male felons.