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Evaluating Implementation of a Voluntary Responsible Gambling Code in Queensland, Australia

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Author
Breen, Helen
Buultjens, Jeremy
Hing, Nerilee
Accessioned
2010-06-22T16:33:55Z
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2010-06-22T16:33:55Z
Issued
2005-06-06
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Gambling Literature
Subject
Gambling -- Australia
Compulsive gambling -- Prevention
Type
conference proceedings
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Abstract
This study investigated levels of implementation and perceptions of adequacy of the voluntary Queensland Responsible Gambling Code of Practice with thirty managers and staff in selected casinos, hotels and licensed clubs in three regions in Queensland. This particular paper examines those factors that act as facilitators of, and impediments to, implementation of the Code and reflects on how organization size has influenced implementation of the Code. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, venues with small gaming installations had a lower implementation rate (56%) of the Code’s practices than venues with large gaming installations (85%). Facilitators included: adequate staff training and education; industry association membership; understanding of the philosophy of the Code; appropriate support materials; legislative overlap; prior experience with responsible gambling; regular audits; and links to community support networks. In contrast, impediments included: high staff turnover; managerial apathy; remote location; and being a busy small business manager.
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Copyright © Masood Zangeneh, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
 
Citation
Breen, H., Buultjens, J., & Hing, N. (2005). Evaluating implementation of a voluntary responsible gambling code in Queensland, Australia. eCOMMUNITY: International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, 3(1), 15-25.
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Centre for Gambling Education and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Southern Cross University, Australia
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Centre for Gambling Education and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Southern Cross University, Australia
Publisher
eCOMMUNITY: International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
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http://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/9499
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http://hdl.handle.net/1880/47884
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