- Gibraltar  -
OPEN RESEARCHER POSITIONS AT THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN RESPONSIBLE GAMING
 
The Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming (CERG) at the University of Gibraltar invites applications for the following positions:  
 
ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER OR RESEARCHER with research interests in gambling behaviour, which may include studying the etiology of problematic gambling and gambling disorder, understanding the mechanisms of gambling-related risks and harm, developing assessment tools to measure individual, familial or societal harm related to gambling, developing and evaluating interventions that might reduce harm related to these behaviours. The position is open to individuals with a PhD and for those whose PhD defence date precedes the starting date of this position (1st August 2022).
 
ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER OR RESEARCHER IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY with research interests in gambling behaviour, which may include studying the etiology of problematic gambling and gambling disorder, understanding the mechanisms of gambling-related risks and harm, developing and evaluating assessment tools to measure individual, familial or societal harm related to gambling, developing and evaluating interventions that might reduce harm related to these behaviours. The position is open to individuals with a PhD and for those whose PhD defence date precedes the starting date of this position (1st August 2022).
 
RESEARCHER IN BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE SPECIALIZED IN DATA ANALYSIS with experience in conducting behavioural research, excellent skills in statistics, knowledge of various state-of-art statistical and data analysis methods, such as time series analysis, meta-analysis or machine learning, and experience in working with big data.  This position is open to individuals with a PhD, but having a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or social sciences could be an advantage.
 
All advertised posts are full-time positions for a fixed term of 1.5 years, with a possibility of renewal. The successful applicant is expected to start as from the 1st of August 2022. There is an opportunity for a delayed start which should be no later than the 1st of October 2022.
 
Further requirements and position descriptions with detailed person specifications are available to download at www.unigib.edu.gi/vacancies/.
 
 
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd July 2022.
 
If you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Dr Zsolt Demetrovics, Chair of the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming, at cerg@unigib.edu.gi
 
 

- United Kingdom -
GAMBLEAWARE RAISES CONCERNS OF GAMBLING PREVALENCE IN ‘MOST DEPRIVED AREAS’
 

his conclusion came as the charity revealed its commissioned Patterns of Play study, carried out by researchers from NatCen and Professor David Forrest and Professor Ian McHale, from the University of Liverpool. 

The data from the research includes 139,152 online gambling accounts provided by seven major operators between July 2018 and June 2019 and includes products such as slots, casino and bingo games. 

“This research adds to the growing body of evidence showing that harms from gambling are falling disproportionately on the most deprived communities,” stated Zoë Osmond, CEO, GambleAware. 

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i-conseils, June 13 2022

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- Norway-

LOTTSTIFT OUTLINES NEW SAFER GAMING MEASURES FOR NORSK TIPPING MONOPOLY
 

Lottstift, Norway’s Gambling Authority has earmarked ‘several areas for improvement’ for national lottery operator Norsk Tipping to make its games safer for players.

Publishing its annual assessment of Norsk Tipping’s performance as the exclusive monopoly operator of Norwegian gambling,  Lottstift has outlined improvement measures to ensure players’ safety using its products.

Whilst making the important caveat that Norsk Tipping ‘mainly offers gambling in a responsible manner, Lottstift has requested that the operator makes key improvements with regard to its Kongkasino product.

The regulator has requested that Norsk Tipping explain why so many game titles are available on the casino app amid concerns that too many games can cause gambling-related harm.

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i-conseils, June 14 2022

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-Spain  -
Spanish Govt. to introduce bill to regulate loot boxes in video games after comparing them to gambling

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The Spanish government, through the Department of Consumer Affairs, announced on Friday that it will present a bill to regulate video game loot boxes,which the Department compared to games of chance,in order to avoid addictions such as compulsive gambling and to preserve the health of players. If approved, it would be thefirst country in Europe with a specific law for this sector.

The announcement was made at the opening of the seminar 'Loot Boxes. New challenges for the video game industry', organized by the Department of Consumer Affairs to discuss these random reward mechanisms with experts and professionals from the sector.

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livecasinodirect, June 7 2022

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- Australia -
Why Gambling Is Such An Integral Part Of Australian Culture

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The 2014/2015 edition of gambling industries report issued by the Australasian Gaming Council concluded that, on average, Australians spend roughly $1,172.14 AUD ($837 USD at the time of writing) per year on gambling. In comparison, an average Irish individual only spends $600 and an American individual spends roughly $400 in the same time period.

In terms of popularity, video poker machines are the go-to sub-genre of choice, which Australians also refer to as “pokies”. In fact, more than half of money spent on gambling in Australia goes to these machines. It’s estimated Australia has more of them than the entire Las Vegas combined. Sports betting, lotteries, and racing follow right behind.
 

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onyamagazine, June 10 2022

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- United States -

IGT: A Call for Alignment on Responsible Gaming

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At the IAGA Summit this month, IGT’s Phil O’Shaughnessy moderates a panel considering numerous issues that arise when each jurisdiction seems to have its own approach to addressing problem gambling; including whether a national US hotline with dedicated resources would be a step in the right direction.

I am honoured to have the opportunity to moderate a panel on responsible gaming at the 2022 IAGA International Gaming Summit.

This year’s event in Boston will enable industry thought leaders to get back together in person and discuss some of the most important topics and issues that our ever-evolving industry faces today. Responsible gaming is integral to the conversation, with the panel entitled ‘A Call for Industry-wide alignment on Responsible Gaming.’

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g3newswire, June 16 2022

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- Japan -
Gambling addiction support groups urge tighter regulation of online casinos

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Groups supporting people who have become addicted to online gambling are calling on the Japanese government to tighten regulations for overseas operators.

The four groups told reporters last week that online casinos allow people to make money quickly and they can be accessed around the clock.

They said that's why people are highly likely to get hooked on such casinos, and more of them are contacting the groups for consultations.

Japan's penal code bans gambling in the country. But Japanese laws and regulations do not cover online casinos because the operators are based in other parts of the world where gambling is legal.
 

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NHK Word Japan, June 12 2022