New analysis by @GlaGamRes reveals that almost one in three adults aged over 65 gamble beyond the lottery.
The research - undertaken on behalf of @pensionbee – shows that retirement may increase vulnerability to gambling harms.
More ➡️ https://t.co/Qyr6yngJoh
📢 Attention: All decisions on abstract submissions were sent out last week! If you haven't received yours yet but submitted an abstract, please check your spam folder before reaching out to us. We look forward to your participation at #CAGR25!
🌟 Exciting news! Registration for CAGR 2025 is officially open on Eventbrite! 🎉 Don't miss out on joining us for what promises to be our biggest conference yet! Find all the details here: https://t.co/u9guO1srlF
Less than a week left to get your abstracts submitted for CAGR25!
We're really keen to receive abstracts showcasing innovative research led by lived experience and advocacy groups. Get in touch with any questions.
All info here: https://t.co/ALBzdtAJcc
For anyone even thinking of attending, I'd reserve a hotel room now. Several large events are on at the same time - so best to reserve early and cancel later if you decide against it (why would you do that? It's going to be a cracker!) Some info about hotels below.
REMINDER: The call for abstracts for #CAGR2025 hosted by @GlaGamRes at @UofGlasgow is open.
✈️If you're thinking of coming to CAGR 2025 in Glasgow, important info on hotel availability and visas available on our website https://t.co/qA7i6CxEUD
"WHO acknowledges the need for Member States to closely monitor and effectively regulate gambling operations, products and activities"
From the WHO Factsheet on Gambling: https://t.co/unNtzv74Fs
@GlaGamRes@UofGSocSci@TheLancetPH
If you are a researcher based in a Low- or Middle-Income Country and want to present work at CAGR, a limited number of bursaries are available to support attendance. To facilitate visa support, the closing date is 20th December at 12pm GMT. Apply now: https://t.co/1yVEPgNzjK
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We’re particularly keen to see submissions on the following themes:
· Gambling harms, their impact and their mitigation
· Commercial, political and legal determinants of gambling
· Global growth of commercial gambling and cross-comparative policy
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🚨The call for abstracts for #CAGR2025 hosted by @GlaGamRes at @UofGlasgow is now officially open🚨
The deadline for submission is 5pm GMT, January 30th 2025. Follow the link for full information and to apply: https://t.co/ALBzdtAbmE
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Are you a gambling researcher based in a low- or middle-income country? Would you like to present your research at CAGR 2025, hosted by @GlaGamRes@UofGlasgow? Apply now for a full bursary! Deadline 20th Dec, 12pm GMT. Full details and link to form: https://t.co/yfTwiNKejN
“Public health should always be prioritised over profit”
Our @GlaGamRes experts have contributed to the @TheLancetPH Public Health Commission on gambling – which finds that gambling harms are far more substantial than previously understood (🧵1/2).
Gambling harms are far more substantial than previously understood, finds a new @TheLancetPH Public Health Commission.
UofG experts @shwardle, @gerdareith & @chris_bunn joined the call for stronger regulatory controls.
More: https://t.co/pPJTlglA38
It was an honour to work on this, with a fantastic international team. But the hard work starts now - we need global cooperation to translate recommendations into actions
@UofGSocSci@GlaGamRes@NDARCNEWS@TheLancetPH
Dr Blair Biggar writes on how language shapes perceptions of gambling harms. A workshop developed guidelines for respectful reporting, using person-centred language & avoiding stigmatisation.
Read more on the #SocSciHub: https://t.co/Dwy0Nqpxmd
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We are thrilled to officially announce that #CAGR2025 will be held in Glasgow on 16 and 17 June 2025.
Our first confirmed keynote speaker is the illustrious @CLjeSuppose from Monash University, Australia
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