(Un)Lucky Designs?: What Game Jams Can Contribute to Critical Gambling Studies

Authors

  • Pauline Hoebanx Concordia University
  • Martin French Concordia University
  • Hanine El Mir Concordia University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cgs202

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Published

2024-10-05

How to Cite

Hoebanx, P., French, M., & El Mir, H. (2024). (Un)Lucky Designs?: What Game Jams Can Contribute to Critical Gambling Studies. Critical Gambling Studies, 5(1), 76–83. https://doi.org/10.29173/cgs202

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