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Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory

Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory (EGRL)

Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Matthew Rockloff

Alignment with IHSSR Strategic Plan

The EGRL will contribute to increasing research income and quality publications in gambling studies in alignment with IHSSR goals that contribute to CQUni’s strategic plan. To date, gambling studies have attracted close to $1 million in external funding to the University, and the formation of the EGRL as an active research group in early 2013 will help to capitalise on past successes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the EGRL is to support an understanding of games of chance. Through experiment, simulation and observation, the EGRL will generate new knowledge to help protect, preserve and promote well-being of players while contributing to the sustainability of the gambling industry.

Members & contact details

Name Email Telephone
Matthew Rockloff m.rockloff@cqu.edu.au (07) 4150 7138
Phillip Donaldson p.donaldson@cqu.edu.au (07) 4150 7136
Matthew Browne m.browne@cqu.edu.au (07) 4150 7002
Erika Langham e.langham@cqu.edu.au (07) 4150 7174
En Li  e.li@cqu.edu.au  (07) 4923 2386

Belinda Goodwin

b.goodwin@cqu.edu.au

(07) 5607 0659

Description of EGRL activities:

The laboratory does theoretical and applied research on the psychological mechanisms underlying addictive behaviour including:

• The psychological mechanisms and personality dimensions underlying consumptive, compulsive, and addictive gambling behaviour

• Quantitative and psychometric testing and validation of instruments related to gambling and attitudes to gambling

• Evaluation of the functional and audio-visual characteristics (e.g. jackpots) of electronic gambling machines

• The neurocognitive basis of gambling addiction using behavioural measures and non-invasive physiological measures

 Please feel free to contact one of our members for more information.