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The Measurement of Adult Problem and Pathological Gambling

Max W. Abbott Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Rachel A. Volberg Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Pages 175-200 | Published online: 17 Feb 2007

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