As the Australian government dithers on banning gambling ads, a new global gambling report highlights the immense pain and suffering wrought by the industry.
Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to better-control their behaviour.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
There’s little more than a year left for Crown Resorts to get its house in order and become worthy of keeping its casino licence.
Gaming can be fun and challenging, but also has a dark side that can trigger impulsive responses that are a symptom manifestation of addiction.
The video gaming industry is booming. A Different Lens looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly side of gaming, and the industry's future.
What does the world look like if we fail to properly address the impacts of social media on mental health?
Research has started to show that social media overuse can, much like drug and gambling addictions, lead to poor decision-making.
The tactics used by the Australian gaming machine lobby are disturbingly similar to those of the NRA in the US.
Disadvantage predicts the extent of poker machine losses far more in the Apple Isle than in other Australian states and territories.
Poker machines are doing great harm, but the gaming industry's deep pockets means it's an issue that's unlikely to be solved any time soon.
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