Abstract
This study categorizes different Taiwanese gambling types using Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), and further evaluates the perceptions and attitudes toward the legalization of casino gambling. A survey was conducted using convenient sampling and distributed by Internet. Results indicate that across groups of different types of gamblers, there are significant differences in perceptions toward the legalized casino gambling industry; and there are significant differences in attitudes toward legalized casino gambling. Additionally, there are significant differences between perceptions toward the legalized casino gambling industry, and attitudes toward the legalization of casino gambling. In general, non-gamblers are relatively more conservative toward the development of the casino gaming industry due to non-gam- blers’ sensitivity toward the involvement of the economic and social costs involved in investing in this particular indus- try. In addition, the results of this study provide the Taiwangovernment with information about Taiwanese gambling behaviors and opinions toward newly legalized gambling. By understandingTaiwanresidents’ gambling behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes prior to the opening of the casinos, this study could benefitTaiwansociety and maximize the benefits and minimize the costs associate with the development of the casino industry.
Highlights
According to the forecast done by the World Tourism Organization, there will be 195 million tourists visiting East Asia and the Pacific region in 2010, and the number will continue to grow to 397 million in 2020
By understanding Taiwan residents’ gambling behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes prior to the opening of the casinos, this study could benefit Taiwan society and maximize the benefits and minimize the costs associate with the development of the casino industry
This study is focused on Taiwanese gambling behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes toward the legalization of casino gambling
Summary
According to the forecast done by the World Tourism Organization, there will be 195 million tourists visiting East Asia and the Pacific region in 2010, and the number will continue to grow to 397 million in 2020. Tourism has been an important industry in many Asian countries. Studies have already shown that the casino gambling industry stimulates tourism [1,2]. The successful cases of Macau and Las Vegas have attracted some Asian countries’ interests. One of the current trends in many Asian countries has been to develop the casino industry to attract more visitors. Macau is the largest gaming destination in Asia, and countries such as Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines are expanding their gaming industries
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