Problem gambling
Alternative labels
Compulsive gambling
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Review of illegal offshore wagering
This review was conducted to investigate the size and scope of the illegal offshore wagering problem and advise on ways to strengthen our regulatory enforcement and protect Australians from illegal offshore wagering operators.
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EGM environments that contribute to excess consumption and harm
This research investigated consumers' perspectives on the use of online and venue-based electronic gaming machines (EGMs).
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Supporting people with gambling problems to seek help and recover: guidelines for the public
Funded through a foundation grant for clinical research on gambling, this project aimed to create guidelines to help members of the public assist people with gambling problems. The guidelines cover:
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Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study
A randomised controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of four psychological treatments for problem gambling: cognitive behaviour therapy motivational interviewing behaviour therapy client-centred therapy. The study, one of the largest ever conducted examining treatments for problem gambling, also included a qualitative component examining the experiences of gamblers taking part in the study. Results...
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The stigma of problem gambling: causes, characteristics and consequences
This study aimed to determine the nature and relative intensity of stigma for problem gambling in Victoria, and to analyse how this stigma is perceived and experienced by different groups. It also considered how stigma may impede treatment and interventions among first-time and relapsed help seekers, and how it may influence recovery from problem gambling...