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Section 3. Theory

Magic, Tension, and Ritual and Their Relationship to Gambling

Pages 64-72
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The author elaborates on the concepts of magic, tension, and ritual as they relate to problem gambling. He introduces these as three components of the Gambling Game, discusses the relationship of this game to the gambler's life in general, and suggests implications for treatment.

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Igor Shvetsov

Igor Shvetsov, Ph.D., is a psychiatrist who for many years worked in the Russian Academy of Science. Currently he lives in New Zealand and practices as a therapist at the Bridge Centre, which is located in Auckland.