Technology, Risk and Gambling Seminar Series
This weekly one-hour seminar presents discussions from thought leaders worldwide, speaking on a wide range of topics for those interested in understanding how design and emerging technologies impact gambling, including risky decision making and behaviours.
The international expert speakers bring a range of backgrounds and experiences from fields including academia, industry, policy and community sectors. The series presents new findings and thought-provoking conversation from early and mid-career researchers, offering those who have missed opportunities to give planned conference presentations a way to share new findings. The dynamic discussions are interactive, with plenty of opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage in the discussion with the panellists.
These live streaming seminars feature short, moderated presentations and discussions with our panellists. if you miss the livesteam, all sessions are recorded and made available on our Soundcloud channel.
We are very interested to hear feedback to ensure that this seminar series meets the needs of our intended audience. Please send your feedback and suggestions for speakers and topics to the co-chairs through the link on the right.
International times for the seminar:
- US Pacific Time: Wednesdays @3.30pm
- US Eastern Time: Wednesdays @6.30pm
- London Summer Time: Wednesdays @11.30pm
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: Thursday @8.30am
Past seminars
The impact of digital payment on gambling and potential for payment-based interventions
Presenters -
- Juliette Tobias-Webb, University of Sydney
- Sharon Collard, University of Bristol
Presenters -
- Doug Walker, Professor of Economics, College of Charleston
- Dan Waugh, Partner, Regulus Partners
Presenters -
- Devin Mills, Assistant Professor in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University
- Andrew Kim, PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary
Guest moderator -
Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research, UNLV International Gaming Institute
Presenters -
- Joseph Macey, Ph.D. Student, University of Tampere
- Oliver Scholten, Ph.D. Student in Computer Science, University of York
Presenters -
- Dr Sascha Callaghan, Technology Addiction Team, The University of Sydney
- Simo Dragicevic, CEO, BetBuddy - Playtech
Thursday 4 June, 2020
Presenters -
- Keith Whyte, Executive Director, National Council on Problem Gambling
- Alan Feldman, Distinguished Fellow, UNLV International Gaming Institute
Thursday 11 June, 2020
Presenters -
- Louise Birrell, Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
- Chris Hunt, Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, University of Sydney
Thursday 18 June, 2020
Presenters -
- Spencer Murch
- Maggie Schluter-Dixon
Thursday 24 June 2020
Presenters -
- David Zendle
- Jim Sauer
Thursday July 2, 2020
Guest Moderator -
- Michael Wohl
Presenters -
- Alex Blaszczynski
- Rachel Volberg
- Eric Louderback
Thursday 9 July 2020
Presenters -
- Rob Heirene
- Aisling Ní Chonaire
Thursday 16 July, 2020
Presenters -
- Spencer Murch
- Maggie Schluter
Thursday 23 July, 2020
Presenters -
- Chanel Larche
- Sally Gainsbury
Thursday 30 July, 2020
About the Technology Addiction Team
The Technology Addiction Team is a multidisciplinary team within the University of Sydney that aims to understand and minimize the harms associated with persuasive and predatory technology. The impact of technology on our lives is more apparent by the day, and our understanding of the way in which people interact with technology needs to evolve too.
