The department funds research regularly, through a range of programs and using different methodological approaches. All research aligns with the department’s Gambling harm prevention research priorities 2025-2028.
Population studies
Victorian population gambling and health study 2023
The Victorian population gambling and health study 2023 report presents findings from the most recent survey exploring participation in gambling in Victoria, the prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling and the experience of gambling harm.
Study of gambling and health in Victoria 2018-19
The study of gambling and health in Victoria 2018-19 report presents findings from the 2018–19 survey exploring participation in gambling in Victoria and the prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling. The 2018-19 study was also the first to employ a measure of gambling harm.
Study of gambling and health in Victoria 2014
The study of gambling and health in Victoria 2014 report presents findings from a 2014 survey exploring participation in gambling in Victoria and the prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling.
Victorian gambling study
This three-year longitudinal study explores gambling in Victoria from a public health perspective.
Grants for Gambling Research Program
Each year the grants for gambling research program explores different topics related to gambling. Researchers from a variety of disciplines are invited to apply for grants to undertake independent, investigator-initiated projects.
Strategic research
The department funds research that addresses issues of strategic relevance to the Victorian Government’s response to gambling harm including:
- Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: a public health perspective
- The social cost of gambling to Victoria
- Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness
All published research
Please access a full listing of the published research papers.