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Trial for a repository for industry approaches to customer interaction in relation to safer gambling

Author(s): Greo ; Hilbrecht, Margo ; Baxter, David G. ; Sohail, Maha
Publisher: GREO
Year Published: 2020

"Customer interaction" refers to the ways in which gambling operators identify and interact with people who are believed to be at risk of or experiencing...

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SPGeTTI: A Smartphone-based Problem Gambling Evaluation and Technology Testing Initiative

Author(s): Humphrey, Gayl ; Newcombe, D. ; Whittaker, R. ; Parag, V. ; Bullen, C.
Publisher: University of Auckland
Year Published: 2019

This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a smart phone app to support people with a gambling problem to promote abstinence or avoid relapse, in particular...

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Online gamblers’ experiences and views regarding Playscan, a responsible gambling tool

Author(s): Forsström, David ; Jansson-Frojmark, Markus ; Hesser, Hugo ; Carlbring, Per
Journal: Internet Interventions
Year Published: 2017

Responsible gambling (RG) tools have been used as intervention to reduce excessive gambling and associated harms. RG includes features such as limit setting,...

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Assessing the techniques and needs for responsible gambling professional training and education

Author(s): Philander, Kahlil S. ; Stark, Sasha ; Keshabyan, Anna ; Robinson, Janine
Publisher: GP Consulting
Year Published: 2018

This report intends to provide guidance for future responsible gambling education programs. The researchers note that responsible gambling is a newer and...

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Evaluation of Gamgard: A tool to identify gaming risks to vulnerable players under ‘normal’ playing conditions

Author(s): Cousins, J. Bradley
Publisher: Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, University of Ottawa
Year Published: 2018

This report is a third-party evaluation of Gamgard, an online rating tool designed to assist in risk assessment of game characteristics, designs, and features...

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Evaluation of the removal of ATMs from gaming venues in Victoria, Australia

Author(s): Thomas, Anna C. ; Pfeifer, Jeffrey ; Moore, Susan ; Meyer, Denny ; Yap, Ligia ; Armstrong, Andrew R.
Publisher: Department of Justice, Victoria
Year Published: 2013

From 1 July 2012, ATMs were prohibited in gaming venues in Victoria. The Victorian Government funded an evaluation of the effectiveness of this prohibition on...

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Evaluating and enhancing GameSense: A qualitative approach with employees

Author(s): Abarbanel, Brett L. ; Soligo, Marta ; Dassopoulos, Andrea ; Bernhard, Bo J. ; Hoffman, Shekinah ; Roberts, Jennifer
Publisher: UNLV International Gaming Institute
Year Published: 2018

This report evaluates the GameSense program. It examines employees impression and experience with the program. The authors organized focus groups at casinos...

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User behaviour of a responsible gambling tool

Author(s): Forsström, David ; Hesser, Hugo ; Carlbring, Per
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2016

There are different tools that promote responsible gambling. They aim to decrease and prevent problem gambling and its negative consequences. Online tools track...

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Development and evaluation of an online gambling self-directed program: Effective integration into existing services

Author(s): Dowling, Nicki A. ; Merkouris, Stephanie ; Rodda, Simone N. ; Smith, David ; Lavis, Tiffany ; Lubman, Dan I. ; Austin, David ; Harvey, Peter ; Cunningham, John A. ; Battersby, Malcolm W.
Publisher: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Year Published: 2018

This report outlines the development of an online cognitive-behavioural therapy program. The aim of the project was to create an online cognitive-behavioural...

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Casino employees’ attitudes on and experiences with responsible gambling training

Author(s): Quilty, Lena C. ; Robinson, Janine ; Blaszczynski, Alex
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2015

Casino employees receive responsible gambling training, which teaches them how to recognize and respond to at-risk or distressed players. This training is a...

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