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Our research supports work to prevent and reduce gambling harms. We have a key role to play in supporting others to do research, and to grow research capability across the field. We publish our research so it can be accessed for free by anyone. Use the filters below to explore our publications.

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Contextualising machine gambling characteristics by location - final report: A spatial investigation of machines in bookmakers using industry data

This report by Geofutures analyses the geographic patterns and characteristics of licensed betting offices (LBOs) with gambling machines in Great Britain.

This report by Geofutures analyses the geographic patterns and characteristics of licensed betting offices (LBOs) with gambling machines in Great Britain.

Gambling advertising: a critical research review

This report by Per Binde from the University of Gothenburg and Responsible Gambling Trust, commissioned by GambleAware, reviews research on gambling advertising, focusing on its impact on problem gambling. It evaluates existing studies and recommends priorities for future research.

This report by Per Binde from the University of Gothenburg and Responsible Gambling Trust, commissioned by GambleAware, reviews research on gambling advertising, focusing on its impact on problem gambling. It evaluates existing studies and recommends priorities for future research.

Operator-based Approaches to Harm Minimisation in Gambling

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how to improve operator-based approaches to minimising gambling-related harm in Great Britain.

This report by the Behavioural Insights Team, commissioned by GambleAware, examines how to improve operator-based approaches to minimising gambling-related harm in Great Britain.

Understanding of Return to Player messages: Findings from user testing

This report by NatCen Social Research examines machine players' understanding of 'return to player' messages on gaming machines, commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Trust.

This report by NatCen Social Research examines machine players' understanding of 'return to player' messages on gaming machines, commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Trust.

Routes in and out of problem internet gambling by gender and by gambling activity: A mixed-method study based on personal accounts of internet gamblers

This thesis by Janette Mary Davis explores gender differences in problem internet gambling and the experiences of various gambling activities.

This thesis by Janette Mary Davis explores gender differences in problem internet gambling and the experiences of various gambling activities.

The role of stake size in loss of control in within-session gambling

The role of stake size in loss of control in within-session gambling (2014)

The role of stake size in loss of control in within-session gambling (2014)

The relationship between the regulatory environment governing commercial gambling and the shape of the market in the supply and game parameters of gaming machines

This University of Cardiff paper for the Responsible Gambling Trust examines how the regulatory environment for commercial gambling in Great Britain has shaped the market for gaming machines.

This University of Cardiff paper for the Responsible Gambling Trust examines how the regulatory environment for commercial gambling in Great Britain has shaped the market for gaming machines.

Scoping the use of industry data on Category B gaming machines

This report by NatCen examines what types of data gambling operators collect on category B gaming machines in Great Britain and how this data could potentially be used for research purposes.

This report by NatCen examines what types of data gambling operators collect on category B gaming machines in Great Britain and how this data could potentially be used for research purposes.

Problem and pathological gambling: a conceptual review

This report by Paul Delfabbro from the University of Adelaide reviews problem and pathological gambling, examining definitions, theories, measurement issues, and the stability of gambling problems over time.

This report by Paul Delfabbro from the University of Adelaide reviews problem and pathological gambling, examining definitions, theories, measurement issues, and the stability of gambling problems over time.

A critical examination of the link between gaming machines and gambling-related harm

This paper from the University of Sydney for the Journal of Gambling Business and Economics critically examines the evidence linking electronic gaming machines (EGMs) to gambling-related harm.

This paper from the University of Sydney for the Journal of Gambling Business and Economics critically examines the evidence linking electronic gaming machines (EGMs) to gambling-related harm.

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