Organisation
Australian Gambling Research Centre
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AGRC
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Research Summary
Race betting in Australia: research summary
This summary details findings on race betting activity in Australia. These findings were derived from analysis of the 2015 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.
Discussion paper
Pre-commitment systems for electronic gambling machines: preventing harm and improving consumer protection
This paper argues that well-designed electronic pre-commitment system can prevent and reduce harm from Electronic Gambling Machines (EGM) use.
Discussion paper
How electronic gambling machines work: EGM structural characteristics
The purpose of this paper is to provide policy makers, regulators and others with information about key design characteristics of electronic gambling machines (EGMs).
Report
Online support needs and experiences of family members affected by problem gambling
Problem gambling is estimated to effect seven or even more people around the gambler, and family and friends comprise up to one third of clients to gambling help and support services. The findings in this report suggest that family members experience a significant range of gambling-related harms and access help for a variety of reasons.
Discussion paper
Gambling in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia
This paper reviews the research examining gambling in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, with a focus on Australia. Participation, problems, beliefs and attitudes of different CALD communities are examined to provide a brief overview of the research to date.