MNAPG BLOG
MNAPG Partners with SG Global to Provide Training for Casino Staff
MNAPG seeks to train casino staff to watch for problem gambling behaviors. READ MORE
How do gamblers experience stigma? (WAGER)
A study in The WAGER analyzed 389 posts from gambling support forums, identifying five stigma-related themes: beliefs about addiction, self-stigma, anticipating stigma, stigmatizing others, and experiencing discrimination. READ MORE
Gambling participation levels and future gambling-related harm(WAGER)
A recent study found that greater gambling involvement—more types, more frequent play, and higher spending—increases the risk of future harm. Following lower-risk guidelines can help reduce these risks. READ MORE
Immerse yourself: Untangling the motivations behind escapism in gambling and gaming (WAGER)
This review by The WAGER explores how escapism drives gambling and gaming behaviors, often rooted in unmet psychological needs like autonomy and competence, highlighting key addiction risk factors. READ MORE
Betting on family: How context influences vicarious gambling harms (WAGER)
This review by The WAGER discusses how family dynamics and environments can affect the indirect harms experienced due to a relative's gambling behavior. READ MORE
An examination of parental views on adolescent gambling (WAGER)
A study in Australia found that while most parents disapprove of adolescent gambling, many gamble in their child's presence, especially fathers with sons. READ MORE
The Lancet Report Sees Gambling as Growing Public Health Threat
Rapid gambling expansion poses escalating global public health crisis. READ MORE
How Can the Gambling Industry Change?
By adopting a fresh perspective focused on safety and sustainability, the gambling industry can make positive changes. READ MORE