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Our research supports work to prevent and reduce gambling harms. We have a key role to play in supporting others to do research, and to grow research capability across the field. We publish our research so it can be accessed for free by anyone. Use the filters below to explore our publications.

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Skins betting & Blockchains: A brief overview

This report by researchers from the University of Sydney examines skins betting and blockchain technology in relation to gambling.

This report by researchers from the University of Sydney examines skins betting and blockchain technology in relation to gambling.

Live-odds in-sports betting advertising and time limited special offers

This rapid scoping report by researchers from the University of Sydney examines live-odds in sports betting advertising and time-limited special offers in gambling.

This rapid scoping report by researchers from the University of Sydney examines live-odds in sports betting advertising and time-limited special offers in gambling.

Tipping point: When public opinion triggers changes to policy

This paper by the University of Sydney examines how public opinion can trigger changes to gambling regulations. It explores factors that lead policymakers to modify gambling-related regulations in response to public pressure.

This paper by the University of Sydney examines how public opinion can trigger changes to gambling regulations. It explores factors that lead policymakers to modify gambling-related regulations in response to public pressure.

Consideration of the impact of immediate calls to action within gambling advertising

This report by Sally Gainsbury and Alex Blaszczynski, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the potential impact of immediate calls to action in gambling advertisements. It reviews relevant research and theory to assess how such calls may influence consumer behaviour.

This report by Sally Gainsbury and Alex Blaszczynski, commissioned by GambleAware, examines the potential impact of immediate calls to action in gambling advertisements. It reviews relevant research and theory to assess how such calls may influence consumer behaviour.

A study on cognitive biases in gambling: Hot hand and gamblers' fallacy

This thesis by Juemin Xu examines cognitive biases in gambling, focusing on the hot hand effect and gambler's fallacy.

This thesis by Juemin Xu examines cognitive biases in gambling, focusing on the hot hand effect and gambler's fallacy.

A scoping investigation of eye-tracking in Electronic Gaming Machine play

This report by researchers from Bangor University examines eye movements of gamblers playing electronic gambling machines (EGMs) in UK betting shops.

This report by researchers from Bangor University examines eye movements of gamblers playing electronic gambling machines (EGMs) in UK betting shops.

Report 1: presenting findings from desk based research (literature review; content analysis of gambling advertising and a frequency analysis of sports sponsorship)

This report by the University of Sterling, commissioned by GambleAware, analyses the content, frequency and nature of gambling marketing and advertising in the UK.

This report by the University of Sterling, commissioned by GambleAware, analyses the content, frequency and nature of gambling marketing and advertising in the UK.

FOB-Ts in British betting shops: Further analysis of machine data to examine the impact of the £50 Regulations

This report from the Universities of Liverpool and Salford analyses the impact of new regulations that required players to register an account or obtain staff authorisation to stake over £50 on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in UK bookmakers.

This report from the Universities of Liverpool and Salford analyses the impact of new regulations that required players to register an account or obtain staff authorisation to stake over £50 on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in UK bookmakers.

Follow-up study of loyalty card customers: Changes in gambling behaviour over time

NatCen Social Research conducted a follow-up study of loyalty card customers for bookmakers, examining changes in gambling behaviour over time.

NatCen Social Research conducted a follow-up study of loyalty card customers for bookmakers, examining changes in gambling behaviour over time.

Secondary Analysis of Machines Data

This report by Featurespace analyses gaming machine data to examine structural characteristics of gambling products, player behaviour patterns, and potential markers of problem gambling in Great Britain.

This report by Featurespace analyses gaming machine data to examine structural characteristics of gambling products, player behaviour patterns, and potential markers of problem gambling in Great Britain.

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