Net revenue from government-run lotteries, video lottery terminals (VLTs), casinos and slot machines not in casinos rose steadily from $2.73 billion in 1992, before levelling off and remaining at around $13.7 billion since 2007 ($13.75 billion in 2009). Net revenue from pari-mutuel betting (horse racing) dropped from $532 million to $355 million over the same period (1992 to 2009). Net revenue from casinos continued to represent one-third of the gambling industry (34%) in 2009, while revenue and representation were up for lotteries (26%) and down slightly for both slot machines outside casinos (mainly at racetracks) (21%) and VLTs (19%).

The Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre is pleased to announce applications for Level II Research awards are now being accepted. This fiscal year, the Centre will be holding two Level II solicitations and plans to award five awards per solicitation. The solicitation schedule is as follows:

2010-2011 Round 2 Solicitation

September 15th - Solicitation announced

October 15th - Application deadline

December 1st - Funding notifications to applicants

The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders showcases new research on gambling disorders at the annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, November 14th-16th, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The poster session, scheduled for Sunday, November 14th, is an opportunity for investigators to report their empirical research and converse with conference attendees about their findings. Young investigators are especially encouraged to submit abstracts. An award for the outstanding poster will be presented at the conference.

Deadline for submissions is September 10th, 2010.

The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG), recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of gambling studies annually with the NCRG Scientific Achievement Awards. Nominations may include research investigators at any stage in their career, whose research has made significant contributions to the knowledge base about gambling disorders; educators who have successfully mentored young investigators in the field or have excelled at promoting public awareness and education about gambling disorders and responsible gaming; and a recent publication in a scientific, peer-reviewed journal that represents a seminal work in the field.

Deadline for submissions is September 17th, 2010.

Nadine Kauffman
Manager, Information Services
Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org

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