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• Annual report 2017–2018

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2018

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• Social influences on gamblers by risk group: An egocentric social network analysis

  Russell, A, Langham, E, Hing, N, Rawat, V,

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  The research aimed to map the social networks of low- and moderate-risk gamblers, in terms of their gambling and other potentially risky behaviours, such as alcohol consumption. It sought to understand whether the social networks of low-risk and moderate-risk gamblers differ to those of non-gamblers, non-problem gamblers and problem gamblers.

  • comorbidity
  • normalisation

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• Effects of wagering marketing on vulnerable adults

  Hing, N, Russell, A, Rockloff, M, Browne, M, Langham, E, Li, E, Lole, L, Greer, N, Thomas, A, Jenkinson, R, Rawat, V & Thorne, H

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  This study examined the impact of approaches to wagering marketing, including inducements, on vulnerable adults.

  • advertising
  • horse racing
  • sports betting
  • vulnerability

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• Direct messages received from wagering operators

  Hing, N, Russell, A & Rawat, V

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  This research examined the effects of ‘push marketing’ – direct promotional messages such as text messages, emails and phone calls – on wagering operators’ account-holders.

  • advertising
  • horse racing
  • sports betting
  • vulnerability

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• Mobile EGMs Apps – The perfect substitute or the perfect storm?

  Rockloff, M, Greer, N, Armstrong, T, Thorne, H, Langham, E, Browne, M, Moskovsky, N, Goodwin, B & Li, E

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  The project examined the role of free‐to‐play gambling‐themed apps and their relationship to in‐venue gambling. 

  • pokies
  • research & data
  • young people

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• Strategic plan 2018–2021

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  Our strategic plan provides a framework to guide the Foundation's activities with a focus on achieving our vision of a Victoria free from gambling-related harm.

  Download "Strategic plan 2018–2021" (PDF — 333.9 KB)

  

• The development of empirically derived Australian responsible gambling limits

  Dowling, N, Youssef, G, Greenwood, C, Merkouris, S, Suomi, A, Room, R,

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2018

  The project sought to identify a set of empirically based responsible gambling limits.
  

  • research & data

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• Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation submission: Gaming micro-transactions for chance based items

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

  July 2018

  The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to this inquiry by the Environment and Communications References Committee.

  The Foundation’s submission has a bearing on the Committee’s second term of reference, the adequacy of the current consumer protection and regulatory framework for in-game micro transactions for chance-based items, including international comparisons, age requirements and disclosure of odds.

  Any assessment of the adequacy of regulation must include an assessment of the degree to which regulation is needed. In gambling the rationale for much specific regulation, over and above the usual consumer protections, is the extent of harm that can be, and is, caused from gambling. In this submission the Foundation intends to assist the Committee in making an assessment of the risk of harm from loot boxes.

  It is the Foundation’s view that there is a case for stronger regulation than is currently the case.

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• Weighing up the odds: young men, sports and betting

  Jenkinson, R, de Lacy-Vawdon, C, Carroll, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2018

  Research suggests that the gambling environment in Australia is changing. Sports betting participation has grown substantially in recent years and is emerging as a significant contributor to problem gambling, especially among younger adult males.

  • sports betting

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• Gambling and problem gambling in Victoria

  Howe, P, Vargas-Saenz, A, Hulbert, C, Boldero, J

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2018

  Research conducted as part of Round 7 of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's Grants for Gambling Research Program, which explored the changing gambling environment.
  

  • comorbidity
  • vulnerability

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• Research agenda, 2018–2022

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — June 2018

  Through our 2018–2022 research program, the Foundation aims to build the gambling evidence base, as well as research capacity and capability in Victoria and elsewhere, to reduce and prevent gambling harm at a population level.

  Importantly, over the next five years, this will include a focus on outer-metropolitan, rural and regional areas of Victoria through partnerships with universities, local organisations and other entities. We are keen to engage with the needs of, and requests from, these communities.

  • research
  • research & data

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• Implicit associations between gambling and sport

  Li, E, Browne, M, Langham, E, Thorne, H & Rockloff, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  This study aimed to assess the influences of sport-related gambling advertising on adolescents aged 14-17 years and young adults aged 18-24 years within Australia.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • young people

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• Our commitment to work with communities in outer metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria to reduce harm from gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  Our 2018–2021 commitment to working with non-metro communities outlines our approach to raising awareness of gambling harm, improving understanding of the signs that someone may be at risk, and providing targeted assistance in outer metropolitan, regional and rural communities.
  

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• The determinants of gambling normalisation: causes, consequences and public health responses

  Thomas, S, Pitt, H, Bestman, A, Randle, M, McCarthy, S, Daube, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  The report aimed to explore the key dimensions of normalisation within a gambling context and propose a set of strategies to monitor and challenge the normalisation of gambling products and behaviours.
  

  • advertising
  • pokies

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

  Dowling, N, Merkouris, S, Rodda, S, Smith, D, Lavis, T, Lubman, D, Austin, D, Harvey, P, Cunningham, J & Battersby, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  This research aimed to develop and evaluate a high quality online, self-directed program for gambling. The goal was to produce an online cognitive-behavioural program emulating the intensity and depth of a face-to-face cognitive-behavioural intervention from which more brief and targeted interventions could be developed.

  • treatment

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• Financial counselling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — February 2018

  If you are facing financial loss or strain because someone you care about has a gambling problem, we can help. We can provide information or advice on financial matters and give you the support you need.

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• Submission to the Senate Committee inquiry into proposed restrictions to gambling and betting promotions by online content service providers

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2018

  On 12 January 2018, the Foundation made a submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry in relation to the Communications Legislation amendment (Online Content Services and Other Measures) Bill 2017. The Bill will establish a legislative framework for applying gambling promotions restrictions to online content and broadcasting services should negotiations to amend the industry codes fail. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Report summary: Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness

  Lubman, D, Manning, V, Dowling, N, Rodda, S, Lee, S, Garde, E,

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2018

  • comorbidity
  • Mental health
  • treatment

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• Submission to ASTRA's consultation on provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling and betting commercials in its code of practice

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  On 22 December 2017, the Foundation made a submission to the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) on the provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling commercials. The provisions are intended to meet the federal government requirement to restrict gambling advertising during live sport. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Submission to Free TV Australia's consultation on gambling provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling and betting commercials in its code of practice

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  On 15 December 2017, the Foundation made a submission to Free TV Australia on the provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling commercials. The provisions are intended to meet the federal government requirement to restrict gambling advertising during live sport. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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