Browsing by Author "Wynne, Harold J."

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    A description of problem gamblers in Alberta : a secondary analysis of the Gambling and problem gambling in Alberta study
    (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, 1994) Wynne, Harold J.
    This study makes use of data gathered in a 1994 study of gambling and problem gambling in Alberta by Wynne and colleagues. This study is a secondary data analysis and a more detailed analysis of problem gamblers in Alberta and describes problem gamblers demographically, in terms of their residency, gaming preferences (including video lottery terminals), motivations for gambling, addictions and recovery from gambling.
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    Evaluating VLT responsible gaming features and interventions in Alberta: Phase I - final report
    (Prepared for: Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, 2004-04) Wynne, Harold J.; Stinchfield, Randy
    The purpose of this research project is to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at helping adult Albertans who are experiencing gambling problems related to their play on video lottery terminals (VLTs) that are located in bars and lounges throughout the province. The Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission (AGLC) has implemented these interventions, which include (a) features installed on the VLTs themselves (e.g., money counter, time clock, pop-up time reminders, 1-800 helpline number); (b) signage aids in bars and lounges (e.g., problem gambling posters and pamphlets); and, (c) employee problem gambling awareness training to enable staff to assist problem gamblers.
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    Examining police records to assess gambling impacts : a study of gambling-related crime in the City of Edmonton
    (Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 2003-03) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.; Hartnagel, Tim
    The present study expands on earlier efforts by providing an analysis of the relationship between crime and gambling in a major Canadian metropolitan area, the City of Edmonton. This report contains five major sections: First, we outline the role that gambling plays in Canada and the Province of Alberta; justify the need for the study; and present the background, purpose and goals of the project. Secondly, we survey the literature and review criminological theory pertinent to gambling-related crime. The methods and procedures used to gather and analyze the data are described in section three and, in section four; the results of the study are presented. Finally, in section five we draw conclusions from the findings and identify implications these findings have for government, law enforcement agencies and the community at large.
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    Female problem gamblers in Alberta : a secondary analysis of the Gambling and Problem Gambling in Alberta Study
    (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), 1994) Wynne, Harold J.
    To examine the prevalence of "problem" gambling in the Province, Alberta Lotteries and Gaming commissioned a study entitled Gambling and Problem Gambling in Alberta (Wynne, Smith, and Volberg, 1994). Amongst the findings, this study reports that 84% of the population gamble responsibly; that is, they gamble for entertainment, recreational, or social reasons and have never experienced problems related to their gambling. However, the study also estimates that 4.0% of the adult population in Alberta are currently experiencing gambling problems and that an additional 1.4% of the adult population are currently probable pathological gamblers. Following the release of this study in January, 1994, the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) was entrusted with a mandate from the government to develop preventive, educative, and treatment responsal programs and services to mitigate problem gambling throughout the Province. To assist AAD AC counselling staff in this important work, a secondary analysis of the Alberta study data was conducted relative to problem gambling in the female population and this report includes the findings and implications of this secondary data analysis.
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    Gambling and crime in western Canada : exploring myth and reality
    (Canada West Foundation, 1999-09) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.
    The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between crime and gambling and to provide a preliminary review of the extent to which gambling in western Canada effects law enforcement agencies, provincial gaming regulatory bodies, and the criminal justice system. The investigation centres on three aspects of the gambling and crime nexus: (1) illegal gambling; (2) crimes associated with legal gambling; and (3) crime committed by problem / pathological gamblers.
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    Gambling and problem gambling in Saskatchewan : final report
    (Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 2002-01) Wynne, Harold J.; Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
    The research design is a descriptive telephone survey of a random sample of 1,848 Saskatchewan adults 19 years-of-age and older. A survey questionnaire based on the new Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) guided the telephone interviews, and the survey achieved a 60% response rate, with results for the sample being accurate within ±2.3% nineteen times out of twenty.
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    Measuring gambling and problem gambling in Alberta using the Canadian problem gambling index (CPGI) : final report
    (Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 2002-02) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.
    This study is funded by a research grant provided by the Alberta Gaming Research Institute and is the third study in eight years to survey adult Albertans gambling patterns and behaviours (Wynne, Smith, & Volberg, 1994; Wynne Resources, 1998). The focus of this research project is twofold; that is, to use the newly-minted CPGI to describe the gambling practices of adult Albertans and to gain insight into the extent of problem gambling behaviour in this population. The results are intended to serve as a baseline measure for future Alberta problem gambling prevalence research, and ultimately, it is envisaged that these comparable studies will feed into a database that profiles gambling and problem gambling behavior across Canada. The remainder of this chapter includes a brief update of changes to the Alberta legal gambling landscape since the 1998 study; it proceeds with a discussion of problem gambling as a public health issue, and concludes with an elaboration of the Measuring Problem Gambling in Canada project, which generated the CPGI.
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    A review of the gambling literature in the economic and policy domains
    (Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 2000-10) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.
    The Alberta Gaming Research Institute commissioned this literature review of the economics of gambling and government and industry gambling policy and practice. The review is designed to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To identify scholarly articles in academic journals, texts, and conference proceedings pertaining to (a) the economics of gambling, and (b) public and private sector gambling policy and practice. 2. To compile an electronic database to store the citations and, where available, the annotations of the identified references. 3. To provide a summary report that discusses the identified literature and highlights the contributions of Albertans to this field of endeavor. 4. To begin the process of generating interest and building capacity to conduct gambling-related research within the Alberta Gaming Research Institute. To complement this review of the scholarly literature, Dr. Peter Bowal and his University of Calgary colleague’s conducted a separate review and analysis of legal and government documents in the gambling policy domain. The results of the Bowal review are contained in a separate report.
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    Summary report : gambling and crime in Western Canada : exploring myth and reality
    (Canada West Foundation, 1999-09) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.; Canada West Foundation; Azmier, Jason J.
    This summary report was prepared by CWF Director of Gambling Studies Jason J. Azmier based on the document “Gambling and Crime in Western Canada: Exploring Myth and Reality” by Dr. Garry Smith of the University of Alberta and Dr. Harold Wynne of Wynne Resources.
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    University of Alberta SEIGA research team: Final report to the Alberta Gaming Research Institute on the socio-economic impact of gambling in Alberta
    (Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 2011-05-25) Humphreys, Brad R.; Soebbing, Brian P.; Wynne, Harold J.; Turvey, John; Lee, Yang Seung
    This report describes the results of a two and a half year research project focused on analyzing the socioeconomic impact of gambling in Alberta (SEIGA). This report reflects only research performed by a team of researchers at the University of Alberta. A companion report was produced by another research team at the University of Lethbridge. These two reports are intended to be coordinated, in that each contains complementary information about the socioeconomic impact of gambling; a complete picture of the socioeconomic impact of gambling will only emerge from both.
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    VLT gambling in Alberta : a preliminary analysis : final report
    (Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 2004-01) Smith, Garry J.; Wynne, Harold J.
    This comprehensive research project traces the development of VLT gambling from its inception in the Province of Alberta in 1991 to the present, outlines the social and economic impacts of the activity, provides frequency of play, and expenditure and revenue data including on a community by community basis.