The Future of Responsible Gambling

Session Title

Session 1-1-B: Responsible Gambling Messaging and Discourse

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation

Location

Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV

Start Date

23-5-2023 10:15 AM

End Date

23-5-2023 11:45 AM

Disciplines

Public Health

Abstract

To date, the approach to Responsible Gambling initiatives has been largely reactive. Much of responsible gambling strategy has been developed as a response to problem gambling and gambling related harms. As a result, there is a strong stigma attached to responsible gambling strategies and initiatives, with relatively low consumer uptake. A more nuanced approach to the concept of responsible gambling would be of benefit, to allow for interventions which meet the needs of a particular person, with a particular level of risk, at a particular time. Stepped care models of interventions, as taken from mental health and public health literature, can guide responsible gambling strategies to be able to be preventative and proactive, as well as protective of those already experiencing gambling harms. This presentation will explore current barriers to making progress with responsible gambling initiatives, and propose a stepped care model of intervention for the future.

Implications: It is important to consider what has been effective in responsible gambling strategy, what is not working, and how we can make effective changes, which are nuanced and specific, rather than a “one size fits all” approach.

Keywords

Responsible Gambling, Public Health, Gambling, Stepped Care

Author Bios

Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist, working in both academia and clinical practice. She is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia has special interest in addictions, specifically behavioural addictions and gambling.

Competing Interests

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May 23rd, 10:15 AM May 23rd, 11:45 AM

The Future of Responsible Gambling

Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV

To date, the approach to Responsible Gambling initiatives has been largely reactive. Much of responsible gambling strategy has been developed as a response to problem gambling and gambling related harms. As a result, there is a strong stigma attached to responsible gambling strategies and initiatives, with relatively low consumer uptake. A more nuanced approach to the concept of responsible gambling would be of benefit, to allow for interventions which meet the needs of a particular person, with a particular level of risk, at a particular time. Stepped care models of interventions, as taken from mental health and public health literature, can guide responsible gambling strategies to be able to be preventative and proactive, as well as protective of those already experiencing gambling harms. This presentation will explore current barriers to making progress with responsible gambling initiatives, and propose a stepped care model of intervention for the future.

Implications: It is important to consider what has been effective in responsible gambling strategy, what is not working, and how we can make effective changes, which are nuanced and specific, rather than a “one size fits all” approach.