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An Australian national prevalence study of concerned significant others harmed by gambling

Author(s): Hing, Nerilee ; Russell, Alex M. T. ; Browne, Matthew ; Rockloff, Matthew J. ; Tulloch, Catherine ; Rawat, Vijay ; Greer, Nancy ; Dowling, Nicki A. ; Merkouris, Stephanie ; King, Daniel L. ; Stevens, Matthew ; Salonen, Anne H. ; Breen, Helen ; Woo, Linda
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Year Published: 2022

Concerned significant others (CSOs) are people who have been negatively affected by another person’s gambling. This study estimated the national prevalence of...

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Rates of problem gambling and gambling disorder among people experiencing homelessness

Author(s): Deutscher, Karl ; Gutwinski, Stefan ; Bermpohl, Felix ; Bowden-Jones, Henrietta ; Fazel, Seena ; Schreiter, Stefanie
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2022

Previous research has found that people who experience homelessness are more likely to also experience gambling problems. The authors did a systematic review to...

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Affected family members of relatives with gambling disorder during Italy’s COVID-19 lockdown restrictions

Author(s): Donati, Maria Anna ; Capitanucci, Daniela ; Beccari, Carola ; Smaniotto, Roberta ; Quadrelli, Eleonora ; Casini, Alfredo ; Primi, Caterina
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Year Published: 2022

Gambling disorder negatively affects both those who gamble as well as their families and friends. Affected family members (AFMs) include family members,...

Reports

Legalized sports betting in the United States and potential impacts in Massachusetts

Author(s): Volberg, Rachel A. ; Evans, Valerie ; Zorn, Martha ; Williams, Robert J.
Publisher: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Year Published: 2022

This report examines sports betting in the United States. This includes assessing current legislation and operational models. The report provides an overview...

Reports

Effectiveness of face-to-face gambling interventions: Two years later

Author(s): Bellringer, Maria E. ; Palmer du Preez, Katie ; Vandal, Alain C. ; Henry, Nathan ; Mauchline, Laura ; Hodgins, David C. ; Battersby, Malcolm W. ; Landon, Jason
Publisher: Auckland University of Technology, Gambling and Addictions Research Centre
Year Published: 2022

This report outlines the results of a follow-up study assessing two interventions. This study took place 24 months, or two years, after the initial study. The...

Reports

SEIGMA COVID-19 impacts report

Author(s): Peake, Thomas ; Hall, Andrew ; Breest, Kazmiera ; Aron, Ellen
Publisher: University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, Economic and Public Policy Research Group
Year Published: 2022

This report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the casino industry in Massachusetts. The report focuses on equity issues. The report describes...

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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Coping with intimate partner violence: An interview study with women who gamble

Author(s): Hing, Nerilee ; Mainey, Lydia ; O'Mullan, Catherine ; Nuske, Elaine ; Greer, Nancy ; Thomas, Anna ; Breen, Helen
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2022

Many women who gamble are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). They may gamble to cope with the trauma and stress of IPV. Furthermore, gambling venues...

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A review of how investing is “gamblified” and may lead to harm

Author(s): Newall, Philip W. S. ; Weiss-Cohen, Leonardo
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year Published: 2022

Investing in the stock market generally leads to profits for investors in the long run. However, there is a rapid growth of “gamblified” investment products in...

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The impact of gambling disorders on families and partners

Author(s): Irie, Tomonari ; Yokomitsu, Kengo
Journal: Journal of Gambling Issues
Year Published: 2022

Family members and partners of people with gambling disorders can face a lot of difficulties. Difficulties can include health problems and addictive behaviours....

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