We released the fall 2018 edition of our newsletter earlier this week. The newsletter features the newly released issue no. 39 of the Journal of Gambling Issues where the latest research on older adults and gambling is discussed, along with highlights from our Provinicial Forum, an agency spotlight on Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre, announcements, research updates, upcoming trainings and webinars, and what's in the news. In case you missed it, you can find the latest newsletter content on...

Australia’s National Research Organization for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) recently published a qualitative study entitled, “ The relationship between gambling and intimate partner violence against women ” (2020). Addressing a gap in the problem gambling literature, this report expands the definition of intimate partner violence (IPV) beyond physical assault, to include aspects of coercive control and economic abuse. Some of the key findings include: Gambling does not directly or solely cause...

As February comes to a close with us celebrating and honoring Black History Month , we are only mindful at GGTU to ensure we send out a tribute to the Jean Tweed article, spearheaded by Angela Allen. This well written guide needs to be shared within our community since it shines a light on their wonderful research and helps us better understand and support African Caribbean Black (ACB) women with gambling concerns. After a thorough literature review and survey being conducted, the results...

The purpose of this study is to provide an updated profile of gamblers and problem gamblers in Canada and to identify characteristics most strongly associated with problem gambling. Predictors of gambling and problem gambling in Canada - PMC (nih.gov)