scholarly journals How Windfall Income Increases Gambling at Poker Machines

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hielke Buddelmeyer ◽  
Kyle Peyton
Keyword(s):  
Poker Machines

scholarly journals How Windfall Income Increases Gambling at Poker Machines

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (289) ◽  
pp. 236-248
Author(s):  
Hielke Buddelmeyer ◽  
Kyle Peyton
Keyword(s):  
Poker Machines

Problem gambling among homeless clinic attenders

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby Machart ◽  
Lucy Cooper ◽  
Naidene Jones ◽  
Amelia Nielssen ◽  
Erin Doughty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Money Management ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Poker Machines

Objective: To examine the relationship between problem gambling and homelessness. Method: A consecutive sample of attenders at psychiatric clinics at three inner-city homeless hostels over 8.5 years. The demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, pathway and pattern of homelessness of those identified to have problem gambling were compared with those who did not report problem gambling. Results: A total of 2388 individuals were seen at the clinics in the 8 years of the study, of whom 289 (12.1%) reported problem gambling, mainly on poker machines. Those with problem gambling were more likely to be male, to have been married, employed for more than a year and to have a diagnosis of mood disorder. They were less likely to have a diagnosis of psychosis. However, the combination of psychosis and problem gambling was associated with the likelihood of having their financial affairs placed under the control of the Public Trustee. Conclusions: The findings suggest that earlier attention to problem gambling might reduce the likelihood of becoming homeless, as well as the need for routine enquiry about gambling behaviour, measures to reduce gambling, including expert counselling, restrictions on the availability of addictive forms of gambling and assisting vulnerable individuals with money management.

The Effects of an Accidental Extinction Procedure on Pokey Players: A Brief Report on the Melbourne Effect

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Linda McDonald ◽  
Stewart McDonald ◽  
Greg Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Primary Alcohol ◽  
Extinction Procedure ◽  
Extinction Period ◽  
Gradual Reduction ◽  
Power Failure ◽  
Poker Machines

Extinction is a well-researched behavioural procedure that is used to reduce in frequency, or eliminate, behaviour that is judged to be inappropriate or excessive. Typically, the procedure is implemented contingent upon the exhibition of the behaviour targeted for change. In the present study, the effects of an accidental extinction procedure on pokey players' behaviour are discussed. Extinction is deemed “accidental” in that the procedure came into effect as the result of a power failure. Results demonstrate a gradual reduction in attempts to operate the poker machines over the extinction period, as well as an increase in the collateral behaviours of beverage (primary alcohol) consumption, cigarette lighting, and social interactions. Implications of this study for further research are discussed.

Community health advocacy to prevent social and health problems associated with gambling - a case study

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Howat ◽  
Bruce Maycock ◽  
Terry Slevin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Political Candidates ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
Effective Advocacy ◽  
Gaming Machines ◽  
Poker Machines

Federal and state elections provide opportunity for health advocacy. Prior to the elections political parties reformulate their policies, many of which are relevant to public health. The adverse effects of gambling have been minimised in Western Australia (WA) compared to other states and territories in Australia due to strict policies that limit the availability of electronic gaming machines (EGMs). In the lead-up to the 2001 state election, aggressive lobbying of politicians was undertaken in an attempt to allow the expansion of poker machines to hotels and licensed clubs throughout the state. The proponents of this were representatives of the hoteliers and licensed clubs who claimed their continued economic viability was dependent on such a move. Opponents consisted of a coalition of community groups and professional associations. This paper is a summary of the approach taken by health advocates that ultimately contributed to written endorsement of the two main political parties to maintain the moratorium on the expansion of poker machines in WA. Focus of the paper is given to one approach involving direct contact with political candidates. This approach holds promise for effective advocacy for other public health issues.

scholarly journals Sex Differences in Pathological Gambling Using Gaming Machines

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 1051-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keis Ohtsuka ◽  
Eric Bruton ◽  
Louisa Deluca ◽  
Victoria Borg
Keyword(s):  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
The United States ◽  
The South ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Gaming Machines ◽  
Poker Machines

With recent introduction of poker machines in Australia, there have been claims of increases in the number of women with gambling-related problems. Research in the United States indicates, however, that men have a higher incidence of pathological gambling. The aims of this study were to ascertain among game machine users in a major city in Australia whether (a) more women than men exhibited symptoms of pathological gambling, (b) women reported higher guilt associated with their gambling, and (c) gamblers' self-assessment on several mood states was predictive of pathological gambling. A modified version of the South Oaks Gambling Screen was administered to 104 users of game machines (44 men, 60 women) sampled from patrons at gaming venues in Melbourne, Australia. Data indicated no significant sex difference in the proportion of pathological gamblers or in gambling-related guilt. Self-assessment of Happiness, Propensity for Boredom, and Loneliness, significantly predicted scores on the South Oaks Gambling Screen, with Unhappiness a significant independent predictor of pathological gambling. This may suggest that gambling acts to fill a need in the lives of unhappy people or that individuals who lack control over their gambling report higher unhappiness. Further research is needed to discover this relationship.

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