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Problem gambling

Alternative labels
Compulsive gambling
Subject Hierarchy
Broader terms
Gambling
Current term
Problem gambling
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Report

The effect of gambling marketing and advertising on children, young people and vulnerable adults


The interim results in this report suggest that between 2015-2018, the volume and spend on gambling marketing and advertising is rising across different forms of media, including TV and radio, with lotteries and bookmakers among the top spenders. Sports advertising was particularly dominant online, with exposure compounded further by sponsorship used within broadcasts of live...
Strategy

Strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm 2019/20 to 2021/22


This strategy sets out the Ministry of Health’s approach to and budget for funding and coordinating services to prevent and minimise gambling harm during the three year period starting 1 July 2019.
Journal article

Gambling in two regional Australian Aboriginal communities: a social practice analysis

This paper describes experiences of gambling reported by 50 Aboriginal people interviewed in regional Victoria in 2016 and 2017 as part of studies initiated by two Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Journal article

The use of self-management strategies for problem gambling: a scoping review

This study explored the literature on problem gambling (PG) self-management strategies. Self-management was defined as the capacity to manage symptoms, the intervention, health consequences and altered lifestyle that accompanies a chronic health concern.
Report

Progress on gambling harm reduction 2010 to 2017


Overall, the outcomes presented in this report show progress has been made in reducing gambling harm and inequalities in New Zealand. However, since approximately 2012 the downward movement in harm levels has plateaued.