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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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Gambling and social media

This report by Demos for the Responsible Gambling Trust examines the relationship between gambling and social media in the UK.

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This report by Demos for the Responsible Gambling Trust examines the relationship between gambling and social media in the UK.

Children and Gambling: Attitudes, Behaviour, Harm Prevention and Regulatory Responses

This thesis by Malgorzata Anna Carran explores children's attitudes, behaviours, and regulatory responses to gambling.

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This thesis by Malgorzata Anna Carran explores children's attitudes, behaviours, and regulatory responses to gambling.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

Barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers

This thesis by Jane Louise Rigbye, with the support of the Responsible Gambling Trust, investigates barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers in the UK.

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This thesis by Jane Louise Rigbye, with the support of the Responsible Gambling Trust, investigates barriers to treatment access for young problem gamblers in the UK.

Wheels and tiles: Maintaining social connections through mah-jong and roulette gambling in Manchester

This thesis by Zhihong Liu examines gambling practices amongst Chinese migrants in Manchester, focusing on mah-jong and casino gambling.

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This thesis by Zhihong Liu examines gambling practices amongst Chinese migrants in Manchester, focusing on mah-jong and casino gambling.

The psychosocial impact of online problem gambling

This thesis by Abby McCormack, in collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Fund, examines the psychosocial impacts of online problem gambling, focusing on the factors that make it potentially addictive.

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This thesis by Abby McCormack, in collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Fund, examines the psychosocial impacts of online problem gambling, focusing on the factors that make it potentially addictive.

Learning under uncertainty: A model-based approach for understanding gambling behaviour

This thesis by Erica Yu examines gambling behaviour through a model-based approach, aiming to understand both the strengths and weaknesses in gamblers' decision making.

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This thesis by Erica Yu examines gambling behaviour through a model-based approach, aiming to understand both the strengths and weaknesses in gamblers' decision making.

The neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking: A focus on impulsive behaviour

This thesis by Neal Hinvest examines the neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking, focusing on impulsive behaviour in both healthy individuals and those with substance abuse or gambling issues.

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This thesis by Neal Hinvest examines the neuropsychology of self-control and risk-taking, focusing on impulsive behaviour in both healthy individuals and those with substance abuse or gambling issues.

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