"I always walked out with an empty purse." Older adults' engagement with electronic gambling machines in Victoria, Australia.

Hannah PittSamantha L ThomasSean CowlishawMelanie RandleSusan Balandin

Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2021)

Older adults often engaged in EGM gambling because of its availability in community-based venues. Older adults' perception that they are implementing responsible gambling practices may be increasing their susceptibility to harm. SO WHAT?: There is a need to reduce the availability and accessibility of EGMs in community settings and develop public education programs that are tailored to the needs of older adults.

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