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  • Upcoming Webinar: How electronic gambling machines work

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  • Webinar: Resonsible gambling codes of conduct

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    Gender differences in the presentation of observable risk indicators of problem gambling

     

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    Recovery agency and informal recovery pathways from gambling problems

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  • Online support needs for families affected by problem gambling

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The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) provides high quality, evidence-based publications and resources for policy-makers, researchers and professionals in the area of gambling.

Recent publications

Focus on hands at poker machine

Gender differences in the presentation of observable risk indicators of problem gambling

Journal article— May 2017

This study investigated the different ways men and women express problem gambling behaviour in gaming venues.

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Responsible gambling codes of conduct: Lack of harm minimisation intervention in the context of venue self-regulation

Journal article— Apr 2017

This paper focuses on venue adherence to active strategies that support responsible gambling

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Online support needs and experiences of family members affected by problem gambling

Research Report— Apr 2017

This study aims to describe the experiences of family members of gamblers seeking help online. 

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AGRC webinar

Responsible gambling codes of conduct: What purpose do they serve?

Presented by Angela Rintoul and Professor Laurie Brown

This webinar discusses recent research about gambling venues' compliance with industry codes of conduct aimed at promoting responsible gambling.

Gambling news

Guidelines about how to talk with someone about their gambling released by Mental Health First Aid Australia

New migrants, international students at risk of gambling problems in Australia

Migrants at higher risk of problem gambling: report

Opal card can solve pokies crisis - here's how

CQUni study to tackle gambling incentives

Not just child's play: Researchers find kids who play simulated gambling games are more likely to become problem gamblers later in life

Gambling less for life

Gambling less for life

Want to gamble less and do it on your own?

Then the self-help online GamblingLess program may be for you.

Gambling in suburban Australia

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Gambling in suburban Australia: initial findings

Tale of two suburbs - media release

Pokies hitting poor suburbs much harder and entrenching disadvantage, study finds

Gambling support

Are you experiencing issues with gambling?

Find the help which is right for you by visiting our Gambling help page.

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