National Gambling Study (ANP-2)

AGRI National Project (ANP-2)
Project Approved 2024-25

Dr. Robert J. Williams (Principal Investigator), Dr. Youssef Allami, Dr. Darren Christensen, Dr. David Hodgins, Dr.  Hyounsoo (Andrew) Kim, Dr. Daniel McGrath, Dr. Fiona Nicoll, Dr. Carrie Shaw & Mr. Rhys Stevens.

The present study’s objective is to identify high-level social and economic indices in each province that currently exist which are the direct impacts of legalized gambling and compare each province on these indices to identify the provinces/approaches that produce the best social and economic impacts.

Research Objectives:

1. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Province’s Model for Providing Legalized Gambling. 
2. Examine Provincial and National Changes in Gambling since 2018.
3. Examine Impact of Personalized Feedback on Gambling and Uptake of Gambling Reduction apps.
4. Examine Adolescent (13-17) Gambling in Canada.

Methodological Elements

1.  Updated and Expanded Canadian Gambling Statistics.
2. Statistics Canada Rapid Response Gambling Module (RRGM) (n = 19,500; Jan – Jun 2025)
3. Leger Adult Online Panel Baseline Survey (OP-A-B) (n = 12,900; Mar 2025) and 4 Month Follow-Up Survey (OP-A-F) in Jul 2025
4. Youth Surveys
   1. Leger Youth Online Panel Baseline Survey (n = 3,500; Mar 2025)
   2. Problem Gambling Resource Network (PGRN) Alberta Surveys (n = 7,000)