Researcher/Provider initiated research 2008/09 – Project 1: Formative investigation into the effectiveness of gambling venue exclusion processes in New Zealand - Implementation 2007-2010 - Research & Evaluation

Research & Evaluation - Implementation 2007—2010

Researcher/Provider initiated research 2008/09 – Project 1: Formative investigation into the effectiveness of gambling venue exclusion processes in New Zealand

Research Organisation: Auckland University of Technology
Principal Researcher: Dr Maria Bellringer

Contract Value: $111,946.00
Contract Start date: 25 August 2008
Contract End date: 20 December 2009

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Summary of project/aims
The aims of this project are to:

review the national and international literature on venue exclusion policies and processes
identify the impact of self-exclusion process on problem gambling and patrons control over gambling
identify perceptions of the impact, effectiveness and usefulness of the current self-exclusion programmes in place at The Southern Trust venues and at the Christchurch Casino (e.g. minimum and maximum lengths of ban, contract processes, legal implications of breaching contracts, assessment by a qualified treatment provider prior to an exclusion being lifted)
identify differences between self-excluding and venue excluded patrons in relation to the effectiveness of exclusion processes, breach occurrence and frequency, and venue identification
identify perceived benefits and flaws of the current exclusion processes (from venue and patron perspectives)
identify how venues can more effectively implement and support exclusion processes, including effective mechanisms for informing patrons about the self-exclusion processes
identify methods to support and encourage venue patrons to use the self-exclusion processes.

Researcher/Provider initiated research 2008/09 – Project 2: Secondary Analysis of two Data subsets, Youth and Asian, from the 2006/07 Gaming and Betting Activities Survey

Research Organisation: University of Auckland
Principle Researcher: Fiona Rossen

Contract Value: $30,823.00
Contract Start date: 13 October 2008
Contract End date: 29 May 2009

Summary of project/aims
This project will conduct analysis of the Asian and youth subsets of the 2006/07 Gaming and Betting Activities survey to:

identify correlates for risk and protective factors specific to youth
identify within the youth sample on variables such as ethnicity, gender, NZDep, household composition, type of gambler, number of activities
identify correlates for risk and protective factors specific to Asian peoples
identify relationships within the Asian peoples sample on variables such as gender, NZDep, household composition, type of gambler, number of activities.

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