Leeds researchers to carry out gambling survey

2007-04-27 17:09:52

Researchers from the University of Leeds are to carry out a gambling survey investigating the habits of regular and occasional online players, it has been revealed.

The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as well as the Responsibility in Gambling Trust (RiGT), and aims to understand more accurately when, where and how people gamble online.

Study organisers have said that the results of the research will be provided to a variety of gambling bodies and industry organisations, as well as governmental departments, for further consideration.

The study follows the recent e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCogra) study, which was billed as the most comprehensive gambling analysis ever undertaken, surveying millions of gamers from around the globe.

The RiGT research will be based on the opinions and habits of UK residents only, and will aim for a specific focus on those who have been unsuccessful in their attempts to win money online.

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