Publications

Showing 81 publications

• Addressing gambling harm to affected others: a scoping review

  Dowling, N. A., Hawker, C. O., Merkouris, S. S., Rodda, S. N., and Hodgins, D. C.

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — April 2022

  This scoping review of more than 80 studies considers the gambling-related harms experienced by affected others: family members, partners, friends, and colleagues of individuals with gambling problems.

  View details for "Addressing gambling harm to affected others: a scoping review" | Download "Addressing gambling harm to affected others: a scoping review" (PDF — 1.6 MB)

• Gen bet: a plain English summary of research into gambling and young people

  Luke Duffy

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2021

  This summary paper discusses 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.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • young people

  View details for "Gen bet: a plain English summary of research into gambling and young people" | Download "Gen bet: a plain English summary of research into gambling and young people" (PDF — 423.7 KB)

• What is the impact of cashless gaming on gambling behaviour and harm?

  Hare, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2021

  Cashless gaming involves the use of non-cash gaming tokens for land-based gambling. This report reviews literature covering gambling research, consumer behaviour and cognitive psychology, to examine the possible effects of cashless gaming from a gambling harm-minimisation perspective.

  View details for "What is the impact of cashless gaming on gambling behaviour and harm?" | Download "What is the impact of cashless gaming on gambling behaviour and harm?" (PDF — 880.4 KB)

• Examining risk and protective factors for the development of gambling-related harms and problems in Victorian LGBTIQ+ communities

  Rachel Bush, Alex M. T. Russell, Andrea Waling, Petra K. Staiger, and Nicki A. Dowling

  October 2021

  Limited research exists into the behaviour and perspectives of LGBTIQ+ communities in relation to gambling. This project involved two separate studies: a quantitative investigation into the relationship between LGBTIQ+ status and gambling behaviour, and a qualitative pilot investigation into how LGBTIQ+ people characterise their engagement with gambling.

  View details for "Examining risk and protective factors for the development of gambling-related harms and problems in Victorian LGBTIQ+ communities" | Download "Examining risk and protective factors for the development of gambling-related harms and problems in Victorian LGBTIQ+ communities" (PDF — 13.8 MB)

• People with intellectual disability and their lived experiences of gambling

  Dr Hannah Pitt, Prof. Samantha Thomas, Dr Joanne Watson and Prof. Susan Balandin

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2021

  Through one-on-one interviews with people with an intellectual disability, and focus groups with supporters of people with an intellectual disability, this study aims to broaden the understanding of the risks gambling may have on someone with an intellectual disability.

  • comorbidity

  View details for "People with intellectual disability and their lived experiences of gambling" | Download "People with intellectual disability and their lived experiences of gambling" (PDF — 11.1 MB)

• Lived experience of help-seeking in the presence of gambling related harms and coexisting mental health conditions

  Dr Aino Suomi, A/Prof Nicki Dowling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2021

  This project aimed to address two gaps in our understanding. Currently there are no evidence-based frameworks or guidance for engaging individuals with a lived experience of gambling harm in gambling harm prevention activities. Additionally, no studies have examined the help-seeking experiences of individuals who present to services with both gambling-related harms and other mental health conditions.

  • mental health

  View details for "Lived experience of help-seeking in the presence of gambling related harms and coexisting mental health conditions" | Download "Lived experience of help-seeking in the presence of gambling related harms and coexisting mental health conditions" (PDF — 971.9 KB)

• Lucky for some: bingo in Victoria

  Maltzahn, K, Whiteside, M, Thompson, A, Kirirua, J, Cox, J, Lee, H & MacLean, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This report explores how people from disadvantaged communities experience bingo and how harms can be minimised for individuals and communities.

  • bingo

  View details for "Lucky for some: bingo in Victoria" | Download "Lucky for some: bingo in Victoria" (PDF — 1.2 MB)

• Personal insolvencies and the availability of neighbourhood gaming venues

  Badji, S, Black, N, Johnston, D

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This research aimed to measure how changes in the number of electronic gaming machine venues in a local area impacted serious financial harms, as measured by the number of personal insolvencies.

  • pokies

  View details for "Personal insolvencies and the availability of neighbourhood gaming venues" | Download "Personal insolvencies and the availability of neighbourhood gaming venues" (PDF — 2.0 MB)

• Proximity to gambling venues, gambling behaviours and related harms

  Badji, S, Black, N, Johnston, D

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This study investigated whether the proximity of a gambling venue to a person's home or shopping zone influences gambling behaviours and resultant harms, and identified characteristics of individuals who are most likely to be affected by living close to venues.

  • pokies

  View details for "Proximity to gambling venues, gambling behaviours and related harms" | Download "Proximity to gambling venues, gambling behaviours and related harms" (PDF — 1.2 MB)

• Gambling problems among Australian military personnel after deployment: analyses of the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Prospective Health Study

  Dr Cowlishaw, S, Dr Metcalf, O, Dr Little, J, Dr Sbisa, A, Dr Deans, C, Prof. O’Donnell, M, Ms Sadler, N, Dr Van Hooff, M, Dr Lawrence-Wood, E, Ms Crozier, T, Prof. Battersby, M, Prof. McFarlane, A, and Prof. Forbes, D

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This project evaluated the frequency of gambling problems, and resultant mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial implications, in Australian Defence Force (ADF) military personnel.

  • comorbidity

  View details for "Gambling problems among Australian military personnel after deployment: analyses of the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Prospective Health Study" | Download "Gambling problems among Australian military personnel after deployment: analyses of the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Prospective Health Study" (PDF — 787.4 KB)

• Gambling and homelessness among older people: an exploratory study

  Vandenberg, B, O’Brien, K, Livingstone, C, Carter, A

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This exploratory study reviews existing research literature, and undertakes a qualitative empirical investigation of gambling and homelessness among older people (aged 50+ years) in Victoria, Australia.

  View details for "Gambling and homelessness among older people: an exploratory study" | Download "Gambling and homelessness among older people: an exploratory study" (PDF — 921.6 KB)

• Gambling advertising and promotions before, during and after the initial COVID-19 lockdown and sports shutdown in Australia

  Russell, Dr A, Hing, Prof. N

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the gambling industry through the temporary suspension of almost all sports codes world-wide, and the closure of hotels, clubs, casinos and betting shops. This study sought to measure the change in gambling industry advertising and promotion strategies caused by the pandemic, and their impact on consumers.

  • advertising
  • sports betting

  View details for "Gambling advertising and promotions before, during and after the initial COVID-19 lockdown and sports shutdown in Australia" | Download "Gambling advertising and promotions before, during and after the initial COVID-19 lockdown and sports shutdown in Australia" (PDF — 7.4 MB)

• Gambling and video games: are esports betting and skin gambling associated with greater gambling involvement and harm?

  Greer, N, Rockloff, M, Russell, Alex M. T.

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2021

  This research is some of the first to-date that examines esports betting and skin gambling in Australia, and addresses whether video gamers and esports viewers are being exposed to gambling opportunities, and resultant harms.

  View details for "Gambling and video games: are esports betting and skin gambling associated with greater gambling involvement and harm?" | Download "Gambling and video games: are esports betting and skin gambling associated with greater gambling involvement and harm?" (PDF — 2.2 MB)

• Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019

  Rockloff, M, Browne, M, Hing, N, Thorne, H, Russell, A, Greer, N, Tran, K, Brook, K & Sproston, K

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2020

  This report details results from a large general population survey on gambling participation, gambling problems and gambling-related harm in the state of Victoria, Australia conducted between September 2018 and January 2019.

  The study is the third of its kind in Victoria. Previous studies were conducted in 2014 and 2008. The latest study differs from earlier surveys in that it includes new elements that better align the investigation with a public health approach through the consideration of gambling harm in the broader community.

  The study involved a mobile phone and landline survey of 10,638 randomly selected Victorians adults.

  • community
  • comorbidity
  • stigma
  • treatment

  View details for "Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019" | Download "Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019" (PDF — 3.1 MB)

  

• Australian young women's gambling behaviours: A socio-cultural investigation of gambling attitudes, beliefs, and consumption intentions

  Thomas, S, Pitt, H, Randle, M, McCarthy, S, Daube, M, Bestman, A & de Moel, C

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — April 2020

  The aim of the study was to explore the range of key determinants that may shape the gambling beliefs and behaviours of older adolescent (18–24 years old) and young adult (25–34 years old) women.

  • women

  View details for "Australian young women's gambling behaviours: A socio-cultural investigation of gambling attitudes, beliefs, and consumption intentions" | Download "Australian young women's gambling behaviours: A socio-cultural investigation of gambling attitudes, beliefs, and consumption intentions" (PDF — 760.5 KB)

• Factors that shape the gambling attitudes and behaviours of older adults in Victoria

  Thomas, S, Pitt, H, Randle, M, Balandin, S, Cowlishaw, S, McCarthy, S, Bestman, A & Daube, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Melbourne — March 2020

  This study examined the gambling behaviours and attitudes of older adults in Victoria

  • pokies

  View details for "Factors that shape the gambling attitudes and behaviours of older adults in Victoria" | Download "Factors that shape the gambling attitudes and behaviours of older adults in Victoria" (PDF — 477.2 KB)

• Transitioning into and out of low- and moderate-risk gambling: predictors and profiles

  Merkouris, S, Dowling, N, Rodda, S & Youssef, G

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2020

  This study investigated the characteristics of people who transition into, and out of, low- and moderate-risk gambling.

  • comorbidity
  • mental health

  View details for "Transitioning into and out of low- and moderate-risk gambling: predictors and profiles" | Download "Transitioning into and out of low- and moderate-risk gambling: predictors and profiles" (PDF — 1.3 MB)

• The prevalence and correlates of gambling in secondary school students in Victoria, Australia, 2017

  Freund, M, Noble, N, Hill, D, White, V, Evans, T, Oldmeadow, C & Sanson-Fisher, R

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2019

  This study explores attitudes, behaviour and exposure to gambling among secondary school students in Victoria.

  • advertising
  • pokies
  • sports betting
  • vulnerability
  • young people

  View details for "The prevalence and correlates of gambling in secondary school students in Victoria, Australia, 2017" | Download "The prevalence and correlates of gambling in secondary school students in Victoria, Australia, 2017" (PDF — 982.1 KB)

• Extent of, and children and young people’s exposure to, gambling advertising in sport and non-sport TV

  O’Brien, K & Iqbal, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2019

  This is the first study in Australia, and internationally, to examine the extent of gambling advertising on sport TV and non-sport TV, and the extent to which young people in different age groups are exposed to it.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • vulnerability
  • young people

  View details for "Extent of, and children and young people’s exposure to, gambling advertising in sport and non-sport TV" | Download "Extent of, and children and young people’s exposure to, gambling advertising in sport and non-sport TV" (PDF — 2.4 MB)

• A brief intervention to support gamblers to stick to their limits in EGM venues: an exploratory study

  Rodda, SN, Bagot, KL, Manning, V & Lubman, DI

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — June 2019

  This study explored strategies people use to stick to spending limits when gambling on pokies, and tested the feasibility and effectiveness of an ‘action and coping planning’ intervention offered in venues to help people stick to limits.

  • pokies

  View details for "A brief intervention to support gamblers to stick to their limits in EGM venues: an exploratory study" | Download "A brief intervention to support gamblers to stick to their limits in EGM venues: an exploratory study" (PDF — 926.8 KB)