Professor of Psychology & Behaviour Analysis; Swansea to Reykjavik via Cork, like; gambling, avoidance, anxiety research; Munster/Ireland rugby, long suffering Everton FC fan; running nut; plant-based goodness.
Simon Dymond
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Cambodia unveils a statue of famous landmine-sniffing rat Magawa
Latest GREAT paper: (Mis)comprehension and (mistaken) attractiveness of financial gambling inducements among UK bettors link.springer.com/article/10.1...
NHS gambling helpline and specialist treatment service to be launched in Wales www.gov.wales/gambling-hel... This is long-called-for, much needed service. The first such NHS service outside of England.
GREAT Centre now part of UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre - Read the press release: www.ukri.org/news/uks-lar... And find out more about GREAT: greatcentre.org
New in Addiction Research & Theory: Relapse in disordered gambling: a systematic review from a biopsychosocial perspective www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Led by the uber-productive, Jamie Torrance
But what's the mechanism?
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CAGR 2026 Conference programme has been published!
Register to the conference now and join us in Helsinki this May ☀️
Explore the full schedule and presentation details on the CAGR website: cagrconference.org/conference-p...
CAGR 2026 brought together gambling researchers from around the world at the University of Helsinki for three days of inspiring discussions and diverse perspectives on the field.
Huge thanks to all speakers, poster presenters, participants, and organisers! 🎉
Relapse is common among individuals undergoing treatment for gambling disorder (GD). Understanding the biological, psychological, and social (biopsychosocial (BPS)) factors that influence relapse i...
Another victory for the Don’t Take Your Top Off While Running brigade
Simon Dymond
The centre, a UKRI investment funded through the government's Gambling Levy, will direct world-leading research on how to tackle and prevent gambling harms.
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon
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The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .
Journal of Gambling Studies - Financial gambling inducements such as ‘free’ bets and welcome bonuses involve complex wagering requirements that many consumers miscomprehend. UK...
