UNLV International Gaming Institute, the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health partner each year to support graduate students across Nevada whose research advances our understanding of gambling-related harm.
The response to this year's call for applications was especially strong, with submissions highlighting the growing interest in gambling research and the breadth of important work taking place across disciplines.
We are excited to support 10 graduate students whose projects explore topics ranging from prediction markets and sports betting to financial harm, youth gambling, and emerging gambling products:
Andres Carrasco, Lee Business School, UNLV
When Trust Goes Broke: Financial Trust, Role Reversal, and Adult Children of Gambling-Affected Parents
Shawn Christopher, Finance, UNLV
Gambling by another name? Prediction Markets, the Licensing Gap, and Risks to Nevada’s College Students
Tazveen Fariha, Public Health, UNLV
Gambling-Related Social Media Exposure and Gambling Outcomes Among College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at UNLV
Claudia Quynh Luu, Psychology, UNLV
Psychological Mechanisms that Underlie People’s Engagement in Problem Gaming, Gambling, and In-Game Spending
Tom Naar, Psychology, UNLV
A New Era of Sports Wagering: Prediction Markets and App-Based Betting
Chencong Ren, College of Hospitality, UNLV
Does Betting Speed Signal Gambling Problems? A Sportsbook Simulation Study
Reshika Rimal, Biostatistics, UNR
Financial Strain and Gambling Risk Indicators in Nevada: Effect Modification by Emotional Support
Gillian Swinney, Social Work, UNLV
Understanding Gambling Disorder Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
Karin Tidgewell, William Boyd School of Law, UNLV
“The More You Know”: Exploring Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Actions to Educate Youth on
Risks of Underage Betting
Samantha Wells, College of Teaching and Learning, UNLV
Beyond Self-Report: Designing a Game-Based Stealth Assessment of Gambling Severity
For more information about the awards, contact andrea.dassopoulos@unlv.edu