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What is known about population level programs designed to address gambling-related harm: rapid review of the evidence

Harm Reduction Journal
Background Gambling and gambling-related harm attract significant researcher and policy attention. The liberalisation of gambling in most western countries is strongly associated with a marked rise in gambling activity and increases in gambling-related ...
Samantha Clune, Deepika Ratnaike, Vanessa White, Alex Donaldson, Erica Randle, Paul O’Halloran, Virginia Lewis   +6 more
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A public health advocacy approach for preventing and reducing gambling related harm

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2020
Objective: To develop a framework to guide the application of public health advocacy strategies aimed at preventing and reducing gambling‐related harm. Methods: A narrative review of theories of change and public health advocacy literature.
Jennifer L. David, Samantha L. Thomas, Melanie Randle, Mike Daube   +3 more
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Evolving Understandings of Bingo in Four Decades of Literature: From Eyes Down to New Vistas

Critical Gambling Studies, 2022
Bingo is a distinct, enduring but understudied form of gambling. It provides comfort and pleasure to many of its players while also causing harm to some.
Kathleen Maltzahn, John Cox, Sarah MacLean, Mary Whiteside, Helen Lee   +4 more
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INTENSITY AND GAMBLING HARMS: EXPLORING BREADTH OF GAMBLING INVOLVEMENT AMONG ESPORTS BETTORS [PDF]

Gaming Law Review, 2017
Esports bettors may represent an emerging cohort of gamblers. Concerns have been expressed about the vulnerability of these gamblers because of their young age and potential high engagement in Internet and game use. It is important to investigate whether esports bettors represent a cohort migrating to include other forms of gambling, or existing online
Gainsbury, Sally M., Abarbanel, Brett, Blaszczynski, Alex   +2 more
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Gambling Disorder: The Data from Samsun Province

Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions, 2022
This study aims to identify the characteristics of patients who sought treatment for gambling disorder in the province of Samsun. The study data were obtained from the files of individuals who were referred to the AMATEM polyclinic for gambling problems.
Muhammet Ali Oruç, Neriman Aras, Demet Ünsal Çelebi   +2 more
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What do gamblers think of responsible gambling tools? [PDF]

, 2016
The promotion of responsible gambling (RG) and the prevention of problem gambling have become major topics in the gambling studies field. This has led to the introduction of many RG and harm-minimisation initiatives.
Auer, M, Griffiths, MD, Harris, A
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A qualitative analysis of the experience of gambling harm and accessing support among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel

Discover Psychology
Background Military personnel (both currently serving and veterans) are vulnerable to harm from gambling, yet many are reluctant to seek help. The aims of this study were to explore the lived experience of gambling and gambling harm in currently serving ...
Hannah Champion, Blair Biggar, Matthew Jones, Justyn Larcombe, Matt Fossey, Simon Dymond   +5 more
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Public attitudes towards gambling product harm and harm reduction strategies: an online study of 16–88 year olds in Victoria, Australia

Harm Reduction Journal, 2017
Background Gambling has quickly emerged as an important global public health issue. With new technologies used to develop high intensity gambling products and promotions aimed at driving consumption, public health organisations and researchers, community
Samantha L. Thomas, Melanie Randle, Amy Bestman, Hannah Pitt, Steven J. Bowe, Sean Cowlishaw, Mike Daube   +6 more
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Adolescent Gambling-Oriented Attitudes Mediate the Relationship Between Perceived Parental Knowledge and Adolescent Gambling: Implications for Prevention [PDF]

, 2016
Although substantial research has provided support for the association between parental practices and adolescent gambling, less is known about the role of adolescent attitudes in this relationship.
Canale, Natale, Molinaro, Sabrina, Pastore, Massimiliano, Siciliano, Valeria, ter Bogt, Tom, Vieno, Alessio   +5 more
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Should voluntary "self-exclusion" by gamblers be used as a proxy measure for problem gambling? [PDF]

, 2016
This brief paper critically addresses a recent approach by researchers that use voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) by gamblers as a proxy measure for problem gambling.
Auer, M, Griffiths, MD
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