Abstract: Problem gamblers refer to those lottery consumers who make destructive influences toward individuals, families and society caused by purchasing lottery. The previous studies of problem gamblers include demography variables, psychological characteristics, behavioral characteristics and intervention strategies. Besides, we consider that future studies should pay attention to some new variables and model of purchasing intention of problem gamblers, expanding case study and longitudinal research design, exploring mechanics of neurophysiology and improving prevention and intervention strategies.

Key words: problem gamblers, psychological characteristics, behavioral characteristics