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Researcher Interviews Innovation Alberta's Cheryl Croucher interviewed the following researchers affiliated with the Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Click on names to see the full interview transcripts and to listen to audio interviews. Dr. Dan Mason (September 26, 2006), Associate Professor, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta and Researcher, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: The next time you toss a baseball or watch some kids play soccer, ask yourself where the money comes from to support these team sports. Dr. Dan Mason is looking at the impact gaming revenues have on the survival of sports associations in Alberta. Dr. Jan McMillen (May 30, 2006), Australian National University, Canberra. Synopsis: When it comes to the social and economic impacts of gambling, Alberta can learn a lot from Australia. Dr. Jan McMillen is using GIS mapping and mathematical algorithms to help identify solutions to her country’s gambling problems. Dr. Robert Williams (May 23, 2006), Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge and Researcher, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: The growth of gambling as a global industry has people everywhere arguing over whether the benefits outweigh the social and economic costs to communities. Determining the answers to those questions is fertile ground for gambling researchers. Recently a number of international experts met in Banff at a conference hosted by The Alberta Gaming Research Institute to share their experiences. Mark Anielski (May 23, 2006), President, Anielski Management Inc, Edmonton. Synopsis: Just as politicians point to the annual GDP as an indicator of economic wellbeing, perhaps they should also be using another index, one that measures our overall social wellbeing. That was the message presented by economist Mark Anielski to participants at the recent conference hosted by the Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Dr. Eric Single (May 23, 2006), Professor of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto and Scientific Advisor Emeritus with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Synopsis: Gambling scientists are wrestling with the issue of methodology. How can researchers develop studies that allow for better interpretation of their results? This was the topic of great discussion at a recent conference sponsored by the Alberta Gaming Research Institute in Banff. And according to keynote speaker Dr. Eric Single, gambling researchers may benefit from the lessons learned by those working in the area of substance abuse. Dr. Gordon Walker (March 14, 2006), Associate Professor, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta and Researcher, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: Next time you buy a lottery ticket or visit a casino, ask yourself how this might fit into your overall concept of leisure activities. That’s exactly what Dr. Gordon Walker is looking at for the Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Rhys Stevens (December 20, 2005), Librarian, Alberta Gaming Research Institute, Lethbridge. Synopsis: The Alberta Gaming Research Institute has one of the world’s most extensive libraries on gambling. Rhys Stevens is the institute’s librarian. Dr. Robert Williams (December 20, 2005), Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge and Researcher, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: Gambling researcher Dr. Rob Williams talks about some of the latest surveys about casinos in First Nations communities. Dr. David Hodgins (November 29, 2005), Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, and Researcher, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: For some people, gambling can become an addiction that destroys their lives. New research by Dr David Hodgins of the Alberta Gaming Research Institute shows that it’s an addiction that can be harder to overcome than even alcohol or drugs. Dr. Garry Smith (October 11, 2005), Gambling Research Specialist, Alberta Gaming Research Institute. Synopsis: Our views on gambling have undergone a remarkable transformation over the last three decades. Gambling researcher Dr. Garry Smith introduces some ways in which science can inform public policy.
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