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Understanding responsible gambling and superstitious gambling behaviours through the common-sense model of self-regulation

Author(s): Wu, Anise M. S. ; Yang, Hong Mian ; Zhou, Hui ; Dang, Le ; Chen, Juliet H.
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Year Published: 2023

Researchers have used the common-sense model of self-regulation (CSM) to address physical illnesses and promote health behaviours. This study applies the CSM to...

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An examination of Positive Play and responsible gambling across four types of gambling

Author(s): Turner, Nigel E. ; Christensen, Darren R. ; Roberts, Amanda
Year Published: 2023

This report discusses findings from an analysis of survey data from 3,820 Canadians who engaged in casino gaming, charitable bingo, online gaming, or lottery...

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Investigating positive play using OLG player survey data: A secondary analysis

Author(s): Turner, Nigel E. ; Christensen, Darren R. ; Roberts, Amanda
Year Published: 2023

This study examined positive play (i.e., gambling in non-problematic ways) in people who gamble in Ontario. The researchers analyzed player survey data from the...

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Applying the Canadian Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines in England

Author(s): Rochester, Eleanor ; Cunningham, John A.
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2023

Problem gambling poses a significant public health challenge in the UK. However, many people who gamble and experience gambling problems never seek treatment....

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Identifying lower-risk gambling limits using datasets from eight countries

Author(s): Hodgins, David C. ; Young, Matthew M. ; Currie, Shawn R. ; Abbott, Max W. ; Billi, Rosa ; Brunelle, Natacha ; Costes, Jean-Michel ; Dufour, Magali ; Flores-Pajot, Marie-Claire ; Olason, Daniel T. ; Paradis, Catherine ; Romild, Ulla ; Salonen, Anne H. ; Volberg, Rachel A. ; Nadeau, Louise
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2022

Although many countries have strategies to minimize gambling harms, there is no international agreement on how much time and money spent on gambling is too...

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Evaluating the use of the Jonsson-Abbott Scale (JAS) among people with low risk of problem gambling

Author(s): Forsström, David ; Kottorp, Anders ; Rozental, Alexander ; Lindner, Philip ; Jansson-Frojmark, Markus ; Carlbring, Per
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Year Published: 2022

It is important to be able to understand individuals’ risk of gambling-related problems and level of negative consequences. The Jonsson-Abbott Scale (JAS) was...

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Developing lower-risk gambling limits using behavioural tracking data

Author(s): Jonsson, Jakob ; Hodgins, David C. ; Lyckberg, Axel ; Currie, Shawn R. ; Young, Matthew M. ; Pallesen, Ståle ; Carlbring, Per
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Year Published: 2022

Lower-risk gambling limits have been developed, mostly using self-reported data. The aim of this study was to develop similar limits using behavioural tracking...

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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...

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A review of current gambling screening tools for identifying low-risk gambling

Author(s): Davies, Nyle ; Roderique-Davies, Gareth ; Drummond, Laura Catherine ; Torrance, Jamie ; Sabolova, Klara ; Thomas, Samantha L. ; John, Bev
Journal: Journal of Public Health
Year Published: 2022

A public health approach to gambling requires reliable tools to identify low-risk gambling for early intervention. In this article, the authors reviewed the...

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Measuring responsible gambling in Massachusetts: Benchmarking with the Positive Play Scale

Author(s): Wood, Richard T. A. ; Tabri, Nassim
Publisher: Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Year Published: 2021

This slide deck contains findings on the extent of 'positive play' behaviours and beliefs among people who gamble in Massachusetts. In September and October...

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