Fair Game: Producing Gambling Research The Goldsmiths Report R. Cassidy, C. Loussouarn, A. Pisac.

Fair Game: Producing Gambling Research The Goldsmiths Report R. Cassidy, C. Loussouarn, A. Pisac You should work on the political economy of the industry, because it is completely fascinating. Have you read Polanyi? If you dont get how the economy reproduces itself you have no idea of how to make an intervention. The gambling industry is impenetrable. It reproduces seamlessly, and the problem gambling stuff is a big part of that. Industry What do our interviewees say about problem gambling? What do our interviewees say about evidence? What do our interviewees say about gambling studies? What do our interviewees say about money? What do our interviewees say about access? What have we learned? A n exclusive focus on the idea of problem gambling serves the interests of the industry and the state. G ambling research is heavily dependent on industry funding. T here is a lack of transparency about the influence of industry on research. F unding programs prioritise banal and uncritical questions. T he industry has the most accurate and informative data but rarely shares this with researchers. What should be done? G overnments should not represent themselves as neutral referees between operators and their opponents. R esearch should not focus exclusively on 'problem gambling. G ambling studies should have a professional code of ethics. R esearch should be funded by a levy that is administered by research councils. A ccess should be part of licensing and not based on ad hoc agreements between individuals. Fair Game: Producing Gambling Research The Goldsmiths Report R. Cassidy, C. Loussouarn, A. Pisac