Evidence Centre

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Explainable persuasion information about techniques used to encourage gambling in online gambling platforms

Author(s): Cemiloglu, Deniz ; Arden-Close, Emily ; Hodge, Sarah E. ; Ali, Raian
Journal: Journal of Systems and Software
Year Published: 2023

Explainable persuasion helps share information about the persuasive design techniques used in a system to change or shape attitudes and/or behaviours. This...

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The link between loot boxes and problem gambling in Mainland China, and opinions regarding probability disclosures and pity-timers

Author(s): Xiao, Leon Y. ; Fraser, Tullia C. ; Newall, Philip W. S.
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2022

Studies in Western countries have found that loot boxes are linked with problem gambling. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the largest video game market...

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A comparison of loot box regulations from a public health perspective

Author(s): Xiao, Leon Y. ; Henderson, Laura L. ; Nielsen, Rune K. L. ; Newall, Philip W. S.
Journal: Current Addiction Reports
Year Published: 2022

This article compares different ways that countries have regulated paid loot boxes. It also emphasizes the importance of a public health approach to loot box...

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The relationship between positive play and loyalty to a casino

Author(s): Hollingshead, Samantha J. ; Davis, Christopher G. ; Wohl, Michael J. A.
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2022

The researchers explored whether positive play influences loyalty to a casino. In Study 1, they surveyed 188 people who were members of casino loyalty...

Instructional Resources

Bank customers experiencing gambling related vulnerabilities and harm: Exploring an ethics of care: Toolkit of recommendations for gambling support

Author(s): Gordon, Ross ; Badejo, Foluké ; Cahill, Hayden
Publisher: QUT Centre for Justice
Year Published: 2022

This toolkit provides guidance to financial institutions in supporting customers experiencing gambling harms. It outlines drivers of gambling harms. These can...

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China’s compliance guidelines for blind boxes: Broader relevance for loot boxes and other gambling-like products

Author(s): Xiao, Leon Y.
Journal: Gaming Law Review
Year Published: 2022

Blind boxes are gambling-like products that contain random rewards. They are similar to loot boxes in video games. Guidelines on the marketing of blind boxes...

Reports

Behavioural risk audit of gambling operator platforms

Author(s): The Behavioural Insights Team
Publisher: The Behavioural Insights Team
Year Published: 2022

This report presents the results of a behavioural risk audit of gambling and betting operator sites. The researchers examined ten sites between March and April...

Reports

Digital wellbeing & online gambling: Identifying conceptual and empirical relationships

Author(s): Stark, Sasha
Publisher: Responsible Gambling Council
Year Published: 2022

This report examines digital wellbeing and online gambling. It provides a definition of digital wellbeing. The report defines digital wellbeing as the personal...

Reports

Gambling digital tools across the player spectrum: Promising practices and future opportunities

Author(s): Stark, Sasha
Publisher: Responsible Gambling Council
Year Published: 2022

This report focuses on the needs and opportunities to use digital tools to support people who gamble. It outlines gaps around digital supports. This can include...

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Loot box probability disclosure statements in iPhone games in China

Author(s): Xiao, Leon Y. ; Henderson, Laura L. ; Yang, Yuhan ; Newall, Philip W. S.
Journal: Behavioural Public Policy
Year Published: 2021

Loot boxes provide randomized rewards in video games. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the first and only jurisdiction to require video game companies to...

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