University of Bristol academics Raffaello Rossi and Agnes Nairn have released their second research paper on social media and gambling. This research paper focused on content marketing ie. content on …
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Guest comment: GambleAware complaint sparks backlash against Good Law Project
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readDan Waugh of Regulus Partners has spotted a change in the public policy discourse on gambling. The Good Law Project’s complaint to the Charity Commission has sparked something of a …
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Young people’s views about the use of celebrities and social media influencers in gambling marketing, 2024
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThis study of 12–17 year olds in Australia investigated young people’s exposure to celebrity and social media influencer marketing for gambling and the influence they perceived this marketing had on …
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Massachusetts set to halve problem gambling fund
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s proposed budget would cut casino gambling revenues earmarked for a public health fund in half, according to the Boston Globe. The Executive Office for Administration and …
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Paper concludes psychedelics could help with gambling disorder
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe first academic paper on the use of psychedelics to assist gambling addicts has been published by academics from Universities in Gibraltar, Budapest and Amsterdam. The paper studies the use …
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Dr Mary Donohue: navigating the crossroads – prohibition or progress?
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAhead of an expert panel session this Friday, Digital Wellness Centre CEO Dr Mary Donohue offers up this thought-provoking blog. The online industry, she warns, faces a challenge in showcasing its proactive strides towards safeguarding player …
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Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association names George Rover executive director
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThe Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association has appointed former regulator George Rover as Executive Director. Rover’s storied career includes a stint with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, when online casino sites were launched …
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The Lived Experience of Gambling-Related Harm in Natural Language 2024
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readMost disordered and lower-risk gamblers will never seek formal treatment due to the stigma and shame surrounding gambling. Online self-help forums are a popular alternative way for gamblers to anonymously …
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Residential Rehabilitation Services for Gambling Disorder with Complex and Co-morbid Presentation: Evaluation Report 2023
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThis evaluation explores the pilot implementation of the Residential Rehabilitation Service forGambling Disorder with Complex and Co-morbid Presentation. It provides early evidence aboutestablishing and delivering this new service, and of …
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Expert lawyers say Gambling Commission remains vague on definition of “frictionless” checks The UK Gambling Commission announced its next steps for the introduction of financial risk checks, yesterday (February 23), …