賭博研究雜志是一個跨學科的論壇，研究和討論賭博行為的許多不同方面，包括控制和病態。覆蓋范圍擴大到廣泛的伴隨和隨之而來的問題，包括酗酒、自殺、犯罪和其他一些心理健康問題。該雜志發表的文章跨越了精神病學、心理學、社會學、政治學、犯罪學和社會工作等學科的交叉領域。

The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled and pathological. Coverage extends to the wide range of attendant and resultant problems, including alcoholism, suicide, crime, and a number of other mental health concerns. Articles published in this journal span a cross-section of disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, sociology, political science, criminology, and social work.