Research Funding in the Field of Gambling: Recent Evolution and Future Directions

Funding for research in the field of gambling has become increasingly scarce. Many previously available sources of funding have declined or disappeared completely, and the national granting councils do not typically focus on gambling research. There is also growing recognition that research funding from sources that may have a vested interest in the outcome can be problematic. Gambling offerings are expanding and innovating at an increasing rate, bringing with it a heightened advertising environment. This, alongside the mental health and financial impacts of the pandemic, means that the need for research on gambling and gambling-related harms is arguably greater than ever before. This session will explore current challenges for gambling research funding and outline considerations, including risk assessment and transparency, to support a robust research field that generates independent programs of study and high-quality insights. It will build on a case study of Greo’s own funding challenges resulting in the transition from a far-reaching research organization with local government funding to an independent global knowledge mobilization organization that continues to commission research, with an expanded focus on primary research, evidence synthesis, evaluation, and stakeholder convening

North American Think Tank (NATT) 2017 on Gambling Research, Policy and Practice

The Alberta Gambling Research Institute (AGRI) and the Gambling & Addictions Research Centre, AUT, co-hosted the North American Regional Meeting of the International Think Tank on Gambling Research, Policy and Practice. The Think Tank took take place April 9-10, 2017, at The Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta, Canada.YesAlberta Gambling Research Institute; Gambling & Addictions Research Centre, AU

‘No evidence of harm’ implies no evidence of safety: Framing the lack of causal evidence in gambling advertising research

From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications RouterHistory: received 2023-09-20, accepted 2023-09-22, epub 2023-11-12, issued 2023-11-12, published 2023-11-12Article version: VoRPublication status: Publishe