Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Registrations for CAGR 2026 are now open. Join us in Helsinki for a fun and friendly conference showcasing the latest gambling research from around the world. Tickets available from as little as €45. Get yours now at cagrconference.org/registration/ 031
Reposted by Amanda RobertsCAGR Conference @cagrconference.bsky.social · 27/02/2026📢 Registration is open! We have now sent out abstract decisions to those who submitted an abstract, and opened the registration for CAGR 2026. CAGR 2026 will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on May 28-29. Instructions and link to the registration on our website 👇 cagrconference.org/registration/cagrconference.orgRegistrationThe registration for the Current Advances in Gambling Research Conference 2026 is now open! To register for the conference, please complete the online registration form HERE. Kindly first read the … 032
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 12/12/2025At the same time, I’m genuinely sad to be leaving the University of Lincoln, which has been my professional home for over 11 years. I’ve grown enormously during my time there and am deeply grateful for the support, collaboration, and friendship of the people I’ve had the privilege to work with. 110
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 12/12/2025I’m very excited to share that I will be starting a new position as Professor of Psychology at @lborouniversity.bsky.social Loughborough University #SSEHS at the beginning of January. It’s an incredible opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to joining such a vibrant and ambitious community. 040
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2025cagrconference.org/call-for-pap.... The 2026 Current Advances in Gambling Research conference will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on 28–29 May 2026.cagrconference.orgCall for abstracts 2026Call closes: January 15, 2026Abstract submission form The 2026 Current Advances in Gambling Research conference will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on 28–29 May 2026. The conference focuses… 000
Reposted by Amanda RobertsPolicy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · 03/09/2025🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk @shwardle.bsky.socialtinyurl.comExploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross‐sectional health survey dataBackground/Aims To conduct an exploratory analysis of the association between the mental health and emotional wellbeing of an individual and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores of thei... 015
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 13/07/2025My amazing team and I presented important work and early findings on projects on gambling related suicide at ICBA including the first psychological autopsy study carried out in Europe in Nantes this week. @annieashton2705.bsky.social @liberoacademica.bsky.social @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social 040
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Thanks to everyone who travelled to Glasgow. It was a brilliant conference, and remember - make the connection; maintain the connection! See everyone in Helsinki! 052
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025If you have a few minutes to spare, why not read our latest interview with Steve Sharman? We talk lived experience, virtual reality in gambling research and the impact that gambling advertising in football has on his ability to enjoy the sport as a fan. afsg.org/2025/05/29/v...afsg.orgValuing Lived Experience in Gambling Research: Steve Sharman in ConversationSteve Sharman is a Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London with interests in gambling, behavioural addictions and decision making. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the AFSG… 052
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Last 20 places available for Glasgow’s Current Advances in Gambling Research Conference, June 16-17th. Register now to avoid disappointment. cagrconference.org/cagr-2025/ @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @arobertslincoln.bsky.social @liberoacademica.bsky.social @greoinsights.bsky.social 043
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 17/05/2025It was a pleasure to act as Opponent at the defence of Hannu Jouhki’s PhD Dissertation “The Easy Way Out: Escapism as a Central Motive for Addictions” at Tampere University in Finland yesterday. A massive thank you to Custos Atte Oksanen for his warm hospitality: research.tuni.fi/emerging-tec...research.tuni.fiHannu Jouhki’s public defense on May 16th, 2025, at 12pm | Emerging Technologies Lab | Tampere UniversitiesEmerging Technologies Lab conducts social psychological research on social media and new modes of interaction. This includes investigations on internet and social media, augmented and mixed reality an... 020
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 04/04/2025The premlinary programme for the Current Advances in Gambling Research Conference is now available! Check it out, full of brilliant content and people.... cagrconference.org/cagr25-preli... @greoinsights.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @arobertslincoln.bsky.social @liberoacademica.bsky.socialcagrconference.orgCAGR25 Preliminary ProgrammeDay 1: Monday 16th June 📅 📍 James McClune Smith Building, Level 6 9:00am – 10:20am Registration and coffee (Level 1) 10:20am Welcome (Level 6) 10:30am – Keynote Charles Livingstone – Title TBC 11:0… 063
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Support services such as healthcare services, third sector organisations and the criminal justice system are well placed to screen for harmful gambling: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comScreening for gambling-related harm: Scholarly commentary addictive behaviorsIt has been surmised that there are approximately 1.6 million adults in England alone who may benefit from some type of support in relation to harmful… 020
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025A few of our members have enquired about discount codes for this year's Current Advances in Gambling Research conference. 📩Check your inboxes now for your exclusive AFSG member code.cagrconference.orgCurrent Advances in Gambling ResearchVisit the post for more. 021
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Next Thursday (27 March), we're hosting a short lunchtime webinar to celebrate the launch of the new Lived Experience Research Hub. Join us from 12GMT, all welcome. Sign up: www.tinyurl.com/3xzfxptm 011
Reposted by Amanda RobertsChapter One @chapter-one.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Today we’re launching Chapter One as a national provider of gambling harm prevention for everyone affected by gambling across the UK with an event in the @ukhouseofcommons.bsky.social Thank you to our speakers for today’s event 054
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Calling all people who submitted abstracts to the Current Advances in Gambling Conference - check your spam/junk folders, I’ve spoken to 3 people this week who missed their acceptance email as it went to spam. @liberoacademica.bsky.social @arobertslincoln.bsky.social @greoinsights.bsky.social 032
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Tackling gambling harm requires a public health approach. NIHR guidelines focus on the individual, while the industry escapes scrutiny. www.bmj.com/content/388/...bmj.comTackling gambling harm requires a public health approachGuidelines focus on the individual, while industry escapes scrutiny Harmful gambling is a global public health issue that is attributable to the rapid expansion of commercial gambling industries,1 wh... 010
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Exciting news! Registration for Current Advances in Gambling Research 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: cagrconference.org Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/current-ad....eventbrite.co.ukCurrent Advances in Gambling Research ConferenceThe Current Advances in Gambling Research (CAGR) conference is for those researching any aspect of gambling. 011
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025A reminder that our major and minor exploratory grants application submission deadline is this Friday (21 Feb). Applicants must have submitted a prior EOI to apply. Full details: afsg.org/funding/ 043
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAnnieAshton2705 @annieashton2705.bsky.social · 16/02/2025The secrecy of special measures that allows operators, like Betfair, to avoid regulatory action is completely inadequate and allows for deaths to occur. I have now launched a judical review claim to challange the GC's decision not to investigate Betfair. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comBetting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with watchdogControversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public 0118
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 02/02/2025www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comUK betting giants under fire for ads targeting at-risk gamblersJudge condemns firm for use of customer’s data after problem gambler was sent 1,300 emails over two years 020
Reposted by Amanda RobertsGambling with Lives @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social · 31/01/2025We run the UK’s only specialist support service for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. Free to use, our service includes bereavement and therapeutic support, community events, and help with investigations and campaigning. www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...gamblingwithlives.orgGambling with Lives | Family and Friends SupportWe are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry. 003
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 29/01/2025www.nice.org.uk/news/article...nice.org.ukNICE recommends healthcare professionals ask people about gambling at health checks and GP appointments 000
Reposted by Amanda RobertsHeather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 24/01/2025One week to go until the call for abstracts for the Current Advances in Gambling Research 2025 @ Glasgow closes. Don’t miss out. Full details here: cagrconference.org/call-for-pap... And if you are thinking of coming, reserve a hotel early- Glasgow is selling out.cagrconference.orgCall for papers – 2025Call closes: 5pm GMT, January 30th 2025 The Current Advances in Gambling Research Conference will be hosted at the University of Glasgow on June 16th and 17th 2025. We’re delighted to ope… 011
Reposted by Amanda RobertsGambling with Lives @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social · 23/01/2025“That should be our aim & desire – no more deaths from gambling harm. Let’s make that a reality.” We agree 100% – thank you @gwynnemp.bsky.social for speaking these powerful words at our Parliamentary event yesterday 011
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Loot boxes, tech law and regulation, and the interconnections between gaming and gambling. This month's Member Spotlight interview with @leonxiaoy.bsky.social has it covered. afsg.org/2025/01/22/l... 032
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Great meeting - thanks to everyone for their ideas and to @arobertslincoln.bsky.social for hosting us all in Lincoln 042
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 19/01/2025The coroners' system in England and Wales is outdated and has failed to properly investigate gambling-related suicides for many families. Reforms are desperately needed. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.com‘Unwilling’ coroners failed us, say families of gambling addicts who took their own livesBereaved relatives claim betting industry is not being held to account, report reveals 021
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025The deadline for EOIs for our minor and major exploratory grants programmes is Fri 10 Jan 23:59 GMT. Up to £30k (minor) and £90k (major) is available to fund research on gambling-related harms. For more details: afsg.org/funding/afsg.orgFundingThe Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling offers grant opportunities to advance the research needed to effectively prevent, reduce, and address gambling harm. The grants are available to support… 021
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 06/12/2024'Why it is important to conduct gambling research that is fair and free from conflicts of interest'. Our letter to @AddictionJrnl is available now. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....onlinelibrary.wiley.comWhy it is important to conduct gambling research that is fair and free from conflicts of interestYou have to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings in order to use the eReader. 012
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAcademic Forum for the Study of Gambling @afsguk.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Our exploratory grant funding programmes are now open! 👉Full information and how to apply: afsg.org/funding/ 011
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 02/12/2024AFSG's Response to the Government's Statutory Levy Announcement afsg.org/2024/12/02/a... via @afsguk.bsky.social 021
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 29/11/2024🚨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: cagrconference.org/call-for-pap... 000
Amanda Roberts @arobertslboro.bsky.social · 27/11/2024 Statutory levy and online slot stake limits to be introduced to tackle gambling harm www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukStatutory levy and online slot stake limits to be introduced to tackle gambling harmGovernment to bring forward statutory levy on gambling operators to generate £100 million for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms 020
Reposted by Amanda RobertsAnnieAshton2705 @annieashton2705.bsky.social · 21/11/2024How much worse does it actually have to get before the Gambling Commission switches that switch and investigates? www.theguardian.com/society/2024...theguardian.comWidow of gambling addict lambasts watchdog’s failure to investigate suicidesExclusive: Annie Ashton, whose husband killed himself, says more people will die because of Gambling Commission inaction 054
Reposted by Amanda RobertsLewis @lewisbigmore.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Safer Gambling Week just continues to push the narrative that the onus is on the gambler for not doing enough to stay safe (and thus becoming addicted). Instead, these operators should be doing something to curtail the sheer amount of ads, vip packages, free bets offerings 053