Desmond Lam, Ph.D. - Useful Links

Desmond Lam, Ph.D.
Adelaide, Australia
DesmondL@hotmail.com

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important references about chinese gambling -

Zeng, Z. and Zhang D. (2007), “A Profile of Lottery Players in Guangzhou, China”, International Gambling Studies, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 265 – 280.

"Survey on Hong Kong People's Participation in Gambling Activities (2005)", Social Sciences Research Centre, University of Hong Kong, Home Affairs Bureau.

"Evaluation Study on the Impacts of Gambling Liberalization in Nearby Cities on Hong Kong Peoples’ Participation in Gambling Activities and Development of Counselling and Treatment Services for Problem Gamblers (2008)", Home Affairs Bureau.

Fong, D. K. C. and Bernadete O. (2005), "Gambling Participation and Prevalence Estimates of Pathological Gambling in a Far-East Gambling City: Macao", UNLV Gaming Research and Review Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 15-28.

Vong, F. (2009), "Changes in Residents' Gambling Attitudes and Perceived Impacts at the Fifth Anniversary of Macao's Gaming Deregulation", Journal of Travel Research, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 388-397.

"Survey on Gambling Participation Among Singapore Residents, 2008", Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.

"Survey on the Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Gambling Issues in Singapore 2007", Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.

News -

Urbino - Urbino provides enterprise strategy, executive tools and articles, as well as gaming news and stock quotes.

Gamingfloor - The most comprehensive gaming industry news portal.

event -

International Gaming Awards - The gaming industry's "Oscars".

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia - The premier gaming event in Asia.

International Conference on Gaming Industry and Public Welfare - An annual academic conference on gaming, particularly, in China.

Research Institute -

Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming (ISCG) - An institute at the University of Macau. It was established in August 2003 as a not-for-profit gaming research and development organization.

Macau Gaming Research Association (MGRA) - Established in 2003, the MGRA is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of Macau's gaming industry.

Gaming Teaching and Research Centre - A training and research centre at the Macau Polytechnic Institute.

The China Center for Lottery Studies - An organization at the Peking University. It was established in 2002 to promote research and professional training for China's lottery industry.

National Council of Problem Gambling of Singapore - A problem gambling association set up in 2005 with the mission to reduce the impact of problem gambling in Singapore.

Gaming Control Board -

Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) of Macau - The gaming control and monitoring board in Macau.

Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Singapore - A statutory board that was established in April 2008. Its main role is to administer and enforce the Casino Control Act in Singapore.

Racing and lottery -

Hong Kong Jockey Club - The only authorised operator of horse racing in Hong Kong. It also operates the Mark Six lottery and offers betting on football matches. [Happy Valley Racecourse], [Sha-tin Racecourse]

Singapore Turf Club - Established in 1842 initially under the name of Singapore Sporting Club, it now provides legal wagering of horse racing in Singapore.

Orient Lucky Horse Group - A racecourse operator in Wuhan, China.

Singapore Pools - A legal lottery operator in Singapore. It also offer sports betting for Singapore and international football matches, and motor racing.

China Sports Lottery - A website for sports lottery in China.

China Social Welfare Lottery - A website for social welfare lottery in China.

Taiwan Lottery Co., Ltd (TLC) - Established in July 2006, TLC offers public welfare lottery products to the public in Taiwan.

Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) - Established in June 200, APLA represents 24 lotteries from 10 countries in the Asia Pacific region.