Responsible gambling research program
Gambling research undertaken in Queensland is designed to provide an evidence base for policy development. Research funded by the Government raises understanding of gambling activity and issues in Queensland and explores prevention, protection and rehabilitation measures.
Population and industry surveys
Research has included Queensland Household Gambling Surveys (most recently conducted in 2008-2009) and the Queensland Gaming Machine Venue Surveys (most recently conducted in 2008).
Queensland Household Gambling Survey
Fact Sheets for the 2008-2009 Survey:
- Gambling Behaviours (PDF 355 K)
- Gambling Group Estimates (PDF 180 K)
- Gambling Groups in Regions (PDF 180 K)
- Gambling Participation (PDF 340 K)
- Low Risk and Moderate Risk Gambling (PDF 150 K)
- Participation of Recreational and at Risk Groups (PDF 240 K)
- Problem Gambling (PDF 145 K)
- Recreational Gambling (PDF 145 K)
- Methodology And Interpretation 2008-09 (PDF 100 K)
Survey Reports:
- Queensland Household Gambling Survey 2008-2009 (PDF 1,270 K)
- Queensland Household Gambling Survey 2006-2007 (PDF 545 K)
- Queensland Household Gambling Survey 2003-2004 (PDF 915 K)
Queensland Gaming Machine Venue Survey:
- Fact Sheet - Club Sector (2008) (PDF 95 K)
- Fact Sheet - Hotel Sector (2008) (PDF 95 K)
- Fact Sheet - Methodology (2008) (PDF 105 K)
- Fact Sheet - Regional Contribution (2008) (PDF 105 K)
- Fact Sheet - Responsible Gambling (2008) (PDF 160 K)
- Fact Sheet - Time Series Data (2003 - 2008) (PDF 100 K)
- Summary Report - Results of the 2007 Gaming Machine Venue Survey (PDF 1,925 K).
The Responsible Gambling Research Grants Program.
The purpose of the grants program is to elevate the quality and quantity of gambling related research in Queensland and contribute to the development of effective gambling policy in Queensland.
Information about applying for a responsible gambling research grant can be found on the grants page. Published reports from the program can be downloaded from the links below.
- Differences in Attitudes Towards Money Between Subgroups of Gamblers (PDF 500 K)
- Gambling participation by temporary residents and local impacts (PDF 3,445 K)
- Early Life Course Determinants of Young Adults Gambling Behaviour (PDF 655 K)
- M-Gambling: A strategic social marketing approach to protect vulnerable consumers (PDF 4,150 K)
- The Virtual Jackpot! The socio-cultural and environmental context of youth gambling (Phase 1) (PDF 1,225 K)
- The Virtual Jackpot! The socio-cultural and environmental context of youth gambling (Phase 2) (PDF 860 K)
- A Responsible Gambling Strategy for Older Queenslanders (PDF 1,920 K)
- Gambling and Problem Gambling Among the Chinese (PDF 1,340 K)
- Responsible Gambling by Employees of Queensland Gaming Venues (PDF 2,520 K)
- Assisting Problem Gamblers in the Gaming Venue (PDF 7,850 K)
- The Impact of Self-Awareness and Physiological Arousal on EGM Gambling Behaviour (PDF 1,060 K)
- Internet-based Delivery of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy vs. Monitoring, Feedback and Support (PDF 2,570 K).
Additional research
- Change In Bank Note Acceptors On Electronic Gaming Machines In Queensland - Outcome Evaluation (PDF 155 K)
- Games People Play - Problem Gambling Among Offenders in Queensland Community Corrections (PDF 720 K)
- Problem Gambling Prevalence Survey of sentenced prisoners accommodated in Queensland corrective services facilities 2002 (PDF 210 K)
- Summary Report Into Card Based Gaming trials (PDF 185 K)
- Report into Card Based Gaming Trial Redcliffe RSL (PDF 5,130 K)
- Report into Card Based Gaming Trial Sandgate RSL. (PDF 6,815 K)