15-Dec-06. Lotto 6/49 turns 25 as folks scratch, quick pick and roll up the rim. Red Deer Advocate, B5.

This article provides a summary of Canadians' gambling-related activities and behaviours. David Hodgins, a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary says that the attitudes of Canadians have shifted over the past 25 to 30 years. Many forms of gambling were considered immoral or illegal but now it is not only legal but actively promoted by provincial governments. Garry Smith of the Alberta Gaming Research Institute was troubled by a recent survey that suggests 20 per cent of respondents count on the lottery as part of their retirement planning.