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A review of the effectiveness of consumer protection tools for minimizing gambling harm

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Author(s): Riley, Ben J. ; Oakes, Jane E. ; Lawn, Sharon

Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Year Published: 2024

Date Added: October 26, 2024

The purpose of this review was to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of gambling harm-minimization tools. Another aim was to identify gaps in current knowledge and areas for future research. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding how consumer protection tools work to develop more effective strategies to prevent and minimize gambling harm. The low uptake of these tools highlights a need to rethink how they should be communicated and marketed. It is important to ensure that these tools are seen as beneficial to all people who gamble, and not just for those who are already experiencing harm.


Citation: Riley, B. J., Oakes, J., & Lawn, S. (2024). Gambling harm-minimisation tools and their impact on gambling behaviour: A review of the empirical evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(8), 998. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21080998

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21080998

Keywords: consumer protection ; harm minimization ; play management tools

Topics: Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Prevention

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Environment - Culture of Social Responsibility ; Environment - Responsible Gambling ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Gambling Environment ; Gambling Resources

Study Design: Systematic Review

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This research was commissioned by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation in Victoria, Australia.

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