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The Future is Green: Examining the Budding Relationship Between Cannabis and Gambling

2019
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Legalization, cultural acceptance and scientific interest in cannabis is rapidly expanding throughout the world. The cannabis industry and proponents of cannabis use as a recreational substance and as medicine have organized themselves into powerful economic, political and social groups and partnerships. As cannabis gains a stronger presence in society, an emerging area of study has to be the relationship between cannabis and gambling. Essentially every aspect of gambling activity can and will be impacted by the presence (or absence) of cannabis. A few examples of critical issues that need to be explored include: how will cannabis impact gambling revenue? Will (or should) cannabis lounges become popular in casinos? What operational policies should casino operators consider for players and employees regarding cannabis? Will cannabis because associated with gambling as frequently as smoking and drinking?This presentation will discuss the current landscape of how cannabis and gambling behavior interact and will focus on describing and highlighting the most critical issues facing the gambling industry, researchers and regulators. Specific information and data from California’s Gambling Education and Treatment System and from the Bureau of Cannabis Control will illustrate these issues related to cannabis and gambling.

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