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

Author: A. Blaszczynski Published: December 2013
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Summary

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.

Topics covered

  • association between EGMs and problem gambling
  • methodological issues in studying EGM-related harm
  • comparison of harms from EGMs and other forms of gambling

Key findings

The paper found while EGMs are clearly associated with gambling-related harm, the evidence that they are more harmful than other forms of gambling is inconclusive.
Overall, more research is needed on the interactions between gambling products, accessibility, cultural factors and individual differences in vulnerability to gambling problems.

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