gambling

Sport in the Context of Sports Betting and Gambling from the Perspective of University Students: Case of the Czech Republic

Scientific article

2 April 2024

BACKGROUND: The sports sector with all its aspects has become an inseparable part of modern society and its influence is manifested in both, local and global, aspects of the life in every country. Not only does sport create and promote...

Sport, Sports Betting, and Gambling from the Perspective of University Students: Case of the Czech Republic

Scientific article

7 November 2024

BACKGROUND: Sport in the 21st century represents a multidisciplinary field its an indispensable role in the lives of individuals and society. Sport is associated inter alia with winning, victory, defeat; teamwork and individualism...

Perception of Sport, Sports Betting, and Gambling from the Point of View of University Students – The Case of the Czech Republic

Scientific article

18 September 2023

BACKGROUND: University students are one of the population groups that may be affected by the issue of sports betting and gambling. AIM: The main aim of this paper was to discover the overall perception of university students in the Czech...

New draft guidance on harmful gambling

Guide

5 October 2023

The new draft guideline on harmful gambling recommends health professionals should ask people about gambling if they attend a health check or GP appointment about a mental health condition. These guideline aims to ensure that those needing...

Post-Pandemic Cannabis and Gambling Policy Changes to Attract Tourists May Lead to Future Health Problems and Costs

Scientific article

After the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, on 11 March 2020, governments worldwide imposed a range of national restrictions and physical distancing measures. This included stay-at-home policies, the closure of...

Corporate Political Activity of the Alcohol and Gambling Industry

21 September 2022

online

United Kingdom

About this event

Unhealthy commodity industries use strategies to influence policy decisions in line with their commercial interests. The gambling industry has received comparatively little attention in this space compared to the tobacco and alcohol industries.

Adfam Research Report: Families and friends negatively affected by gambling - Policy & Recommendations

Book

Description: This report sets out Adfam's findings from a range of research activities including four specific gambling-related surveys, peer support training and round-table events. It looks at the effects of gambling on families as well...

Research on gambling and links to suicide

29 November 2021

Online

We are delighted to invite you to a webinar led by Dr Steve Sharman, Research Fellow, The National

A multi-methods yarn about SMART Recovery: First insights from Australian Aboriginal facilitators and group members

Scientific article

28 January 2021

SMART Recovery is a popular mutual support group program. Little is known about its suitability or perceived helpfulness for Indigenous peoples. This study explored the cultural utility of SMART Recovery in an Australian Aboriginal context...

Problem Gambling and Stimulant Use

Video and audio recordings

This webinar provided attendees with information about: What problem gambling is, its symptoms and impacts Link between drug use (including methamphetamine use) and gambling