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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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.
Contact
Email: gambling.research@anu.edu.au
Acting Director
Professor Nicholas Biddle
Email: nicholas.biddle@anu.edu.au
Phone: 0466 841 595
Facebook: @centreforgamblingresearch
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People
Ms Charlotte Boyer
Senior Research Officer (Currently on Maternity leave)
Centre for Gambling Research
Centre for Social Research and Methods146 Ellery Crescent, RSSS Building - Level 3. Acton, ACT 2601
Dr Megan Whitty
Research Fellow
Centre for Gambling Research
Centre for Social Research and Methods146 Ellery Crescent, RSSS Building - Level 3. Acton, ACT 2601
+61 2 6125 7679