Publications
Publications
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Experiences of venue-based EGM gamblers during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions: Did they return to venues to gamble or substitute alternate activities?
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2024
View details for "Experiences of venue-based EGM gamblers during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions: Did they return to venues to gamble or substitute alternate activities?" | Download "Experiences of venue-based EGM gamblers during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions: Did they return to venues to gamble or substitute alternate activities?" (PDF — 5.7 MB)Experiences of venue-based EGM gamblers during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions: Did they return to venues to gamble or substitute alternate activities?
Hare, S and Robinson, N (2023)
This study explores the experiences during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria, Australia, of people who previously used electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at land-based venues. It focuses on whether they substituted alternative activities for gambling and if they returned to venues after restrictions were lifted. It also considers the psychological and financial effects of COVID, perceptions of the effects of EGM venue closures, experiences of coping with gambling urges, and how these influenced decisions to return to EGM venues.
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Electronic gaming machine environment study – Wave 2 summary
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2024
View details for "Electronic gaming machine environment study – Wave 2 summary" | Download "Electronic gaming machine environment study – Wave 2 summary" (PDF — 1.3 MB)This study provides a snapshot of the Victorian gambling venue environment and the attitudes and behaviours of customers and staff. Data was collected via surveys of pokies users and gambling venue staff. Findings from this study will inform the ongoing review and improvement of harm minimisation policies and approaches in Victorian gaming venues.
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Exploring the relationship between alcohol use and gambling participation and their impacts on associated harms
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Melbourne — May 2024
View details for "Exploring the relationship between alcohol use and gambling participation and their impacts on associated harms" | Download "Exploring the relationship between alcohol use and gambling participation and their impacts on associated harms" (PDF — 1.2 MB)This short report explores the relationship between alcohol use and gambling participation and their associated harms in Victoria. It describes the groups most commonly participating in drinking and gambling, studies the relationship between alcohol use, gambling participation and harm, and looks into this relationship in different demographic and socio-economic populations.