Centre for Gambling Research

Our objectives

CGR strives for excellence in the production and dissemination of evidence-based, multi-disciplinary gambling research. CGR seeks to promote and engage in rigorous academic debate and to inform policy and public discourse around gambling, gambling harm and the broader community impacts. We are committed to building collaborative research partnerships between a range of stakeholders and with other research institutions.

Our research

CGR has a broad range of research expertise, including:

Evaluation of gambling policy and programs
Social and economic impacts of gambling in Australian society
Survey design, data collection and analysis
Public health and health promotion
Gambling and gambling impacts on diverse and vulnerable population groups
Qualitative, quantitative and experimental research methodologies

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Current projects

Past projects

Our history

Founded in 2002, CGR is one of the longest-standing gambling research centres in Australia. CGR was established as an innovative partnership between the Australian National University and the Australian Capital Territory Gambling and Racing Commission. Since 2017, CGR sits within the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods.