Gambling spaces: a sociological analysis of the production of space, of risk and of the prevention of problem gambling

Järvinen-Tassopoulos, Johanna

doi:10.4000/sdj.2552

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“…Accessibility is increased by some grocery stores and petrol stations in Finland being open 24/7, including their offer of gambling. In addition to maximised exposure to EGMs, many Finnish supermarkets offer cash withdrawals from the cashier, making it easier to continue to gamble ( Järvinen-Tassopoulos, 2020 ). This availability and accessibility of EGM gambling in Finnish non-casino locations resembles that in international casinos, where ATMs are available inside.…”

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“…This announcement can also be interpreted partly as a concession to the citizens’ initiative. Later, Veikkaus announced that it would raise the number of EGMs to be removed to 8,000 (40 per cent) ( Järvinen-Tassopoulos, 2020 ). After these reductions, there are approximately 13,100 EGMs in mainland Finland, of which 10,500 are in non-casino locations and 2,600 are in gambling arcades (mini casinos in practice) or at the Casino Helsinki.…”

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Gambling harms caused by electronic gambling machines should be prevented with state control

Järvinen-Tassopoulos

Marionneau

Nikkinen

2021

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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Unlike in other Nordic countries, most of the electronic gambling machines (EGMs) are placed outside the Casino Helsinki and the gambling arcades in Finland. The placement of EGMs in non-casino locations, such as supermarkets, kiosks, and petrol stations, is matter of serious concern. We argue that availability and accessibility of EGMs has led to normalisation and banalisation of gambling in Finland. Exposure to EGMs also put at risk vulnerable populations and problem gamblers, who already suffer from the negative consequences of gambling harms. Gambling companies’ self-regulation initiatives and corporate social responsibility programmes are not enough to prevent and limit EGM related gambling harms. We suggest that Finland should follow Norway’s example and limit the availability of EGMs and transfer them from non-casino locations to gambling arcades. Finnish EGM policy should be a question of public policy guided by public health concerns.

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Gambling harms caused by electronic gambling machines should be prevented with state control

Järvinen-Tassopoulos

Marionneau

Nikkinen

2021

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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“…Selin ym. 2018;Järvinen-Tassopoulos 2020). Osa vastaajista kokikin rahapeliautomaattien sulkemisen vaikuttavan myös liiketilojen pelaaviin asiakasryhmiin.…”

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“…2017;Sulkunen ym. 2019;Järvinen-Tassopoulos 2020). Tutkimustulokset esimerkiksi Norjasta ovat osoittaneet, että rahapelihaittoja on mahdollista vähentää merkittävästi rahapeliautomaattien poistamisella (Lund 2009;Rossow & Hansen 2016).…”

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