Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019

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Author(s): Rockloff, Matthew J. ; Browne, Matthew ; Hing, Nerilee ; Thorne, Hannah B. ; Russell, Alex M. T. ; Greer, Nancy ; Tran, Katherine ; Brook, Kate ; Sproston, Kerry

Publisher: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Year Published: 2020

Date Added: March 31, 2022

Resource Type: Research report

This report outlines results from a general population survey. The survey examined gambling, gambling problems, and gambling-related harm in Victoria, Australia. The survey took place between September 2018 and January 2019. It investigates gambling through a public health approach. Key findings from the study include:

There is a small decline in gambling participation
Many people experiencing gambling harms would not be considered problem gamblers
Online gambling in growing
Risky gambling behaviours, excessive alcohol use, and smoking are linked

Data from the study can inform policy decisions, prevention, and treatment.

Citation: Rockloff, M., Browne, M., Hing, N., Thorne, H., Russell, A., Greer, N., Tran, K., Brook, K., & Sproston, K. (2020). Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019. Melbourne, AU: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. Available from: https://responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au/resources/publications/victorian-population-gambling-and-health-study-20182019-759/

Keywords: alcohol use ; community ; comorbidities ; gambling ; gambling participation ; gambling problems ; gambling-related harm ; health ; population survey ; public health ; smoking ; stigma ; substance use ; treatment

Topics: Comorbidities ; Gambling and the Brain ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Public Health ; Stigmatization ; Substance Use ; Venue and Community

Conceptual Framework Factors: Social - Stigmatization ; Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Environment - Socio-Political Environment ; Resources - Risk Assessment ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Social - Social Demographics ; Gambling Environment ; Environment - Public Policy ; Social Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions ; Social - Neighbourhood

Geographic Coverage: Australia, Victoria

Source Type: Not-for-Profit