Prevalence of problem gambling: A meta-analysis of recent empirical research (2016–2022)

E Gabellini, F Lucchini, ME Gattoni - Journal of Gambling Studies, 2023‏ - Springer
Gambling is widely considered a socially acceptable form of recreation. However, for a small
minority of individuals, it can become both addictive and problematic with severe adverse …

The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LT Tran, H Wardle, S Colledge-Frisby… - The Lancet Public …, 2024‏ - thelancet.com
Background Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …

Problem gambling worldwide: An update and systematic review of empirical research (2000–2015)

F Calado, MD Griffiths - Journal of behavioral addictions, 2016‏ - akjournals.com
Background and aims Problem gambling has been identified as an emergent public health
issue, and there is a need to identify gambling trends and to regularly update worldwide …

An update on gender differences in the characteristics associated with problem gambling: A systematic review

SS Merkouris, AC Thomas, KA Shandley… - Current addiction …, 2016‏ - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Identifying and understanding gender differences associated
with the development, maintenance and consequences of problem gambling has important …

[PDF][PDF] Gambling activity in Australia

A Armstrong, M Carroll - Findings from wave, 2017‏ - asset.auscasinos.org
Background Gambling is a common activity in Australia. Most adults participate at least once
a year. The most recent gambling surveys put the national annual participation rate at …

Are any samples representative or unbiased? Reply to Pickering and Blaszczynski

AMT Russell, M Browne, N Hing… - International …, 2022‏ - Taylor & Francis
Pickering and Blaszczynski's paper (2021) claims that the problem gambling rate is inflated
in paid online convenience and crowdsourced samples. However, there is a methodological …

Beyond 'single customer view': Player tracking's potential role in understanding and reducing gambling‐related harm

P Newall, TB Swanton - Addiction, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Background Usage of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and on‐line gambling is strongly
associated with gambling‐related harm. Player‐tracking systems can monitor a gambler's …

The conceptual framework of harmful gambling: a revised framework for understanding gambling harm

M Hilbrecht, D Baxter, M Abbott, P Binde… - Journal of behavioral …, 2020‏ - akjournals.com
Abstract Background and aims The Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling moves
beyond a symptoms-based view of harm and addresses a broad set of factors related to the …

What is the harm? Applying a public health methodology to measure the impact of gambling problems and harm on quality of life

M Browne, V Rawat, N Greer, E Langham, M Rockloff… - 2017‏ - acquire.cqu.edu.au
While the PGSI is indeed an established index of problem-gambling symptoms, it
nevertheless does not quantify the degree of harm experienced by individuals at different …

Screening for problem gambling within mental health services: a comparison of the classification accuracy of brief instruments

NA Dowling, SS Merkouris, V Manning, R Volberg… - …, 2018‏ - Wiley Online Library
Background and aims Despite the over‐representation of people with gambling problems in
mental health populations, there is limited information available to guide the selection of …