The Gamification of Responsible Gambling: A Critical Discussion of Emergent Techniques for Addressing Gambling-Related Harms

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  • Amina Vance

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https://doi.org/10.29173/cgs175

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2023-10-11

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Vance, A. (2023). The Gamification of Responsible Gambling: A Critical Discussion of Emergent Techniques for Addressing Gambling-Related Harms . Critical Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.29173/cgs175

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