Machine derived contents note: Introduction: The History and Psychology of Gambling -- Etiology and Treatment of Problem Gambling: The Different Approaches -- Assessing the Gambler -- The Fundamental Principles of Gambling: Independence of Turns -- Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Cognitive Approach -- Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Behavioral Approach -- Relapse Prevention -- Difficulties Related to the Treatment: How to Overcome Them -- Appendix 1: The South Oaks Gambling Screen -- Appendix 2: Diagnostic Interview for Pathological Gambling