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A large number of studies have focused on factors that contribute to problem gambling. However, most of these studies have been cross-sectional surveys that collected data at only one timepoint. In recent years, several large-scale longitudinal studies on gambling and problem gambling have been conducted. This article provides a narrative review of these longitudinal studies.
The researchers identified several patterns of problem gambling from the review. First, the trajectory...
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Children and young people under 25 years old are vulnerable to gambling promotions delivered by social media influencers. The authors reviewed 41 studies that looked at exposure to gambling-related influencer marketing and its impact on gambling attitudes and behaviour in this age group. The studies generally showed that children and young people are frequently exposed to gambling-related content through influencers. This exposure normalizes and encourages gambling. The authors...
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In recent years, the gambling industry has made considerable effort in promoting the notion that gambling revenue can fund charities and ‘good causes.’ In Australia, Returned and Services League (RSL) venues are tasked with providing health and welfare services to veterans. However, the extent to which this occurs, as well as the role of gambling revenue in benefiting veterans, is poorly understood. The present study examined financial contributions that RSL venues...
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Gambling affiliate marketing involves gambling operators paying third parties (e.g., corporations, social media influencers) to refer customers to their products. In this study, the researchers explored stakeholder perspectives on the key features of gambling affiliate marketing and its potential to increase gambling-related harm. In total, 44 people representing 28 Australian organizations (gambling operators, affiliates, regulators, and support providers) were interviewed between...
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The inclusion of lived experience in gambling research is vital in ensuring more equitable, inclusive, and effective outcomes. However, finding the right partners with the right skills can be difficult and time consuming. A new website funded through the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling brings together lived experience experts and researchers to improve research standards. 
The Lived Experience Research Hub (LERH) brings together three services:
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