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• Hidden harm: Low-risk and moderate-risk gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2017

  This background paper explores the characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, and gambling behaviour of people engaging in low- and moderate-risk gambling, which accounts for 85 per cent of gambling harm in Victoria.

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• Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness

  Lubman, D, Manning, V, Dowling, N, Rodda, S, Lee, S, Garde, E, Merkouris, S & Volberg, R

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2017

  Gambling problems and mental illness frequently occur together. Approximately three-quarters of people seeking treatment for a gambling problem also have a mental illness, most commonly a mood disorder such as depression.

  • comorbidity
  • treatment

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• Support for Aboriginal people affected by gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2017

  Let's start talking. Harm from gambling is common in both the wider community and the Aboriginal community and can include financial problems, arguments with family, involvement with police and emotional distress. Find out where and how to get help.

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• Gen Bet: Has gambling gatecrashed our teens?

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2017

  This discussion paper considers how the gambling environment, marketing and the attitudes of family and friends influence the way young people feel and behave when it comes to gambling. It draws on a range of Australian and international research.

  • sports betting
  • young people

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• Impact of gambling warning messages on advertising perceptions

  Johns, R, J, Dale, N, Lubna Alam, S & Keating, B

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2017

  The research suggests that positively framed warning messages may be more effective for moderate risk gamblers, while negatively framed approaches may have more resonance among problem gamblers.

  • advertising

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• Longitudinal protective factors for problem gambling and related harms: Building resilience among young adult gamblers

  Scholes-Balog, K & Dowling, N

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2017

  The research looked at the relationship between problem gambling and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the risk and protective factors for problem gambling among young people aged 17-24 over a two year period.

  • young people

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• Annual report 2015–2016

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

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• Responsible gambling: past, present and future

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

  This background paper explores different definitions of the phrase 'responsible gambling' and discussions about how it is used. It examines research into responsible gambling promotion and considers how new research into gambling harm may influence our understanding of the term.

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• Behavioural indicators of responsible gambling consumption

  Hing, N, Russell, A & Hronis, A

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

  Led by Professor Nerilee Hing from Central Queensland University, this study identifies 61 responsible consumption of gambling behaviours, placed within seven categories, and provides a clear definition of responsible gambling.

  • vulnerability

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• Venue Best Practice Guide

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

  July 2016

  This guide highlights some of the excellent practices identified by the Venue Support Program in gaming venues across the state. These practices demonstrate a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement within venues.

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• Lessons for the development of initiatives to tackle the stigma associated with problem gambling

  Thomas, S., Bestman, A., Pitt, H., David, J., & Thomas, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2016

  This research examined the effectiveness of anti-stigma initiatives in the areas of mental health, HIV/AIDS and gambling to understand the different appeal strategies used and to inform future anti-stigma initiatives for problem gambling.

  • stigma

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• Child and parent recall of gambling sponsorship in Australian sport

  Thomas, SL, Pitt, H, Bestman, A, Randle, M, Daube, M, Pettigrew, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2016

  This study explored child and parent recall of sports betting and gambling brand sponsorship of Australian Football League, National Rugby League and soccer teams.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • young people

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• Fact sheet 3: How gambling harm affects health and wellbeing

  April 2016

  The researchers asked participants to assess the impacts of gambling harm on health and wellbeing with reference to other health conditions.

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• Fact sheet 2: The seven dimensions of gambling harm

  April 2016

  To measure gambling harm, the researchers focused on its outcomes and manifestations. They identified seven dimensions of harm experienced by people who gamble and those close to them.

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• Fact sheet 4: Distribution of harm

  April 2016

  This fact sheet explores the distribution of harm at a population level by aggregating the effects of harm among individuals.

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• Fact sheet 1: A conceptual framework of gambling harm

  April 2016

  This project consulted with experts and the community to develop a framework for measuring and assessing the impact of gambling harm in Victoria. The framework can help researchers, policymakers, health professionals and the community better understand and minimise the negative consequences of gambling.

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• Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: a public health perspective

  Browne, M, Langham, E, Rawat, V, Greer, N, Li, E, Rose, J, Rockloff, M, Donaldson, P, Thorne, H, Goodwin, B, Bryden, G & Best, T

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — April 2016

  The aim of this project was to systematically investigate gambling-related harm in Victoria and assess the aggregate 'burden of harm' with reference to different levels of problem gambling, and other comparable conditions. 

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part three

  February 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the third of a series of technical reports. The focus of this paper is on the interplay between social determinants, trauma and life events, social capital, and the level of gambling problems (PGSI score) in gamblers. Non-gamblers were excluded from the analysis. The purpose was to investigate a range of possible determinants (for example – trauma in life and upbringing, stressful life events, social capital and sociodemographics) to indicate which showed the strongest association with levels of gambling problems.

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part four

  January 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the fourth of a series of technical reports. The focus of this paper is on the interplay between social determinants, co-morbidities and the level of gambling problems (PGSI score) in gamblers. Non-gamblers were excluded from the analysis. The purpose was to investigate a range of possible determinants (for example - physical, mental health conditions, smoking, alcohol, socio-demographics) to indicate which showed the strongest association with levels of gambling problems.

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part one

  January 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the first of a series of technical reports.

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