Welcome

Welcome to the Victorian Gambling Study website. This three-year longitudinal study (which follows the same group of people over time) explores gambling in the state of Victoria, Australia, from a community and public health viewpoint. The study will survey people who gamble and non-gamblers from 2009 to 2012.

While gambling is a legitimate activity, it could become a problem for some people. Findings from this study will help improve our understanding of the factors that might cause someone who gambles heavily to become a problem gambler.

A problem gambler is someone who is having problems because of their gambling, which is likely to be heavy. Therefore, as this study aims to examine changes in gambling behaviour over time, all participants’ continued involvement is vital.

The findings from the study will help with prevention and early intervention options for people who develop a problem with their gambling. The information will also help to improve treatment services for such people in communities across Victoria and Australia. It might help your community.

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