Gambling harm minimisation
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Policy report
Policy futures: a reform agenda
It is intended that this publication will serve to increase the accessibility of valuable evidence and experiences to policy-makers within Australia. The University of Queensland and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust also hope that it will encourage more partnership approaches toward developing public policy that...
Report
Safer by design: how can collaboration help design safer gambling?
Demos researchers recently held two roundtables with Playtech, one of the largest suppliers of gambling products in the world, bringing together the gambling industry with academics, policy-makers and charity experts. This report provides an overview of these discussions and details the key themes that emerged...
Discussion paper
Discussion paper: lowering bet and credit limits for electronic gaming machines
The ACT government has prepared this discussion paper on how it proposes to lower the bet limit on poker machines or electronic gaming machines (EGMs) from $10 to $5 and to introduce a $100 credit (or load-up) limit for EGMs.
Report
Proximity to gambling venues, gambling behaviours and related harms
The findings in this report suggest that the close proximity of gambling venues to people’s homes increases financial hardship and mental health problems, particularly for socio-economically vulnerable populations. This evidence may be useful for state and local governments with their decisions to approve future gaming...
Report
Gambling in Australia during COVID‑19
The research findings from this study aim to inform the development and implementation of policy and practice responses to prevent and reduce gambling-related harms in Australia.
Report
A mixed methods analysis of gambling harm for women in New Zealand
This report provides an in-depth examination of how New Zealand women are affected by gambling. It also suggests harm prevention, minimisation and treatment efforts tailored to address issues for women.
Evaluation
Evaluation of YourPlay: final report
YourPlay, the Victorian government’s pre-commitment scheme for gaming machines, tries to empower players to make informed decisions about their gambling. This evaluation shows many of the users have experienced benefits from the scheme, but it could be improved with better communications, promotion and data reporting...
Report
Responsible conduct of gambling study
This study contributes to the review and potential improvement of Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) practices in NSW. There has not been a comprehensive examination into the effectiveness of RCG practices and training in NSW. The intention is for this research to build an evidence-base...
Discussion paper
Gambling on games: how video games expose children to gambling
The presence of gambling and gambling technologies in video games is widespread, pernicious and often hidden. This report identifies four different categories of gambling– gaming crossover, each of which poses different risks and may need to be addressed in different ways: immersive and addictive technologies...
Report
National consumer protection framework for online wagering: baseline study - final report
The aim of this study was to establish base levels of online wagering involvement, the prevalence of risky gambling behaviour, and levels of online wagering consumer harm, ahead of the full implementation of the National Framework. The baseline study sets a benchmark to inform future...
Report
Online gambling in New Zealand: Results from the 2018 Health and Lifestyles Survey
This report presents results from the 2018 Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS). It focuses on the profile of online gamblers and the types of online gambling in which they participated.
Report
Modernising harm prevention for gambling in Australia: international lessons for public health policy and improved regulation of gambling
This report provides a summary of key public health lessons that could be considered to improve gambling regulation in Australia.
Journal article
Public health effects of gambling – debate on a conceptual model
This article provides a literature review on the social costs and benefits of gambling, with the purpose of building a population-level model of the effects of gambling.
Discussion paper
Online gambling in New Zealand: public discussion document
The current Gambling Act is from 2003. Back then, internet technology was still developing. Law makers couldn’t have foreseen the way that gambling would develop online. This discussion document has been released to seek public feedback on a new framework for online gambling in New...
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.
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.
Evaluation
Local prevention program evaluation 2014-2017: report summary
This document provides a summary of the Local Prevention Program evaluation findings.
Literature review
Online gaming and gambling in children and adolescents – normalising gambling in cyber places
This review found that gambling and gambling-like products are highly visible, accessible and promoted to young audiences across a range of digital media channels. However, there are gaps in our current understanding of how gaming–gambling crossover activities and promotions influence young people in Australia, and...
Report
Fourth social and economic impact study of gambling in Tasmania (2017)
This independent review of the social and economic impact of gambling in Tasmania examines he policy context and structure of the gambling industry, trends in gambling expenditure and government revenue, the economic footprint of the gambling industry, and reports on interviews with gamblers and affected...
Journal article
What do children observe and learn from televised sports betting advertisements? A qualitative study among Australian children
This article argues that the time has come for the federal government to stand up to the gambling industry and sporting governing bodies and take action against the damaging influence of sports betting ads on Australian television.
Policy
Yarra City Council gambling policy 2017
This policy recognises that the community harm resulting from gambling is widespread, and that local councils have a clear role in creating a safe environment for their residents.
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...
Report
Is it gambling or a game? Simulated gambling games: their use and regulation
Simulated gambling games mimic the characteristics of gambling games but do not provide an opportunity to stake, win or lose real-world money. People who play simulated gambling games are more likely to gamble commercially and report gambling problems. The convergence of gambling and gaming alongside...
Report
Review of electronic gaming machine pre-commitment features: transaction history statements
This report synthesises existing evidence and opinions from regulators, academics, government officials and electronic gaming machines (EGM) venue operators relating to the optimum design of transaction history statement features within an EGM pre-commitment system in order to increase consumer protection and reduce harm.