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Safer gambling tools, resources, and strategies are intended to reduce gambling harm among players and the broader community, and generally include:1
- Information and education campaigns
- Self-exclusion programs
- Behavioural tracking
- Warning messages
- Staff training and intervention with at-risk gamblers
- Participant pre-commitment
With the closure of casinos and other land-based venues in many jurisdictions,2,3 some established tools and resources may be less available (e.g., responsible gambling staff and resources centres). Online options for casino games, betting, and lottery continue to be available in many jurisdictions. It will be useful to consider best practices and innovative approaches to make tools and resources available to players and affected others while venues are closed.
We have curated recent evidence that may help our stakeholders make informed decisions regarding remote responsible gambling supports during COVID-19.
Key Resources
Exploring how players could use their online gambling data to gamble responsibly (GREO Research Snapshot)
A review of the evidence for educational programs and responsible gambling measures (GREO Research Snapshot)
Short-term use of a responsible gambling tool may not have an impact on gambling behaviour (GREO Research Snapshot)
Online gamblers’ experiences and views regarding Playscan, a responsible gambling tool (GREO Research Snapshot)
Evaluating an online tutorial to teach gamblers and counsellors about the nature of electronic gambling machines (GREO Research Snapshot)
Can a computer algorithm help people to set and change gambling limits? (GREO Research Snapshot)
Do limit-setting tools help reduce online gambling intensity? (GREO Research Snapshot)
The impact of warning messages about loss amounts during online roulette (GREO Research Snapshot)
Safer gambling in the era of COVID-19 (W2 Global Data Solutions webinar)
The role of credit cards in gambling (GREO Evidence review report for the Gambling Commission)
Responsible gambling on regulated and unregulated online gambling websites (GREO Evidence brief)
Awareness and use of consumer protection tools among online gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot)
Understanding the use of consumer protection tools among online gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot)
Is temporary self-exclusion from Internet gambling effective for at-risk gamblers? (GREO Research Snapshot)
Evaluating responsible gambling practices across different online gambling operators (GREO Research Snapshot)
Can behavioural insights be used to reduce risky play in online environments? (Research report for GambleAware by the Behavioural Insights Team)
Want to learn more about prevention and responsible gambling strategies?
Have a specific question about prevention and responsible gambling strategies? Reach out to the GREO team at info@greo.ca.
COVID-19: News and Emerging Research
COVID 19: Events and Learning Opportunities
| References |
| 1Abbott M, Binde P, Clark L, Hodgins D, Johnson MA, Manitowabi D, et al. Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: An international collaboration, third edition. Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO), Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 2018. Available from: doi.org/10.33684/CFHG3.en
2Farouk MA. Stress? Fear of COVID-19? Therapists treating the vulnerable go online to help. Thomson Reuters Foundation News. Available from: news.trust.org/item/20200325104355-g6rxp/ 3Greenhalgh T, Wherton J, Shaw S, Morrison C. Video consultations for COVID-19. BMJ. 2020:368. Available from: www.bmj.com/content/bmj/368/bmj.m998.full.pdf |