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KEY PUBLICATIONS

  1. Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harm and the prevention paradox in Massachusetts. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions 8(3): 162-170. Special Issue on Gambling, edited by M. Potenza. DOI: 10.5152/addicta.2021.21114

  2. Mazar, A., Williams, RJ., Stanek, EJ., Zorn, M., Volberg, RA. (2018). The importance of friends and family to recreational gambling, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling. BMC Public Health 18: 1080. DOI: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5988-2

  3. Abbott, MW, Romild, U, Volberg, RA. (2018). The prevalence, incidence, and gender and age-specific incidence of problem gambling: Results of the Swedish Longitudinal Study (Swelogs). Addiction 113 (4): 699-707.

  4. Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2014). The classification accuracy of four problem gambling assessment instruments in population research. International Gambling Studies 14 (1): 15-28.

  5. Volberg, RA, Munck, IM, Petry, NM. (2011). A quick and simple screening method for pathological and problem gamblers in addiction programs and practices. American Journal on Addictions 20 (3): 220-227.

  6. Volberg, RA & Wray, M. (2007). Legal gambling and problem gambling as mechanisms of social domination: Some considerations for future research. American Behavioral Scientist 51 (1): 56-85.

MOST CITED

  1. Gerstein, DR, Volberg, RA, Harwood, H, Christiansen, EM, et al. (1999). Gambling Impact and Behavior Study: Final Report to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center.

  2. Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA & Stevens, RMG. (2012). The Population Prevalence of Problem Gambling: Methodological Influences, Standardized Rates, Jurisdictional Differences, and Worldwide Trends. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.

  3. Volberg RA. (1994). The Prevalence and Demographics of Pathological Gamblers: Implications for Public Health. American Journal of Public Health 84 (2): 237-241.

  4. Volberg, RA, Gupta, R, Griffiths, MD, Ólasson, DT & Delfabbro, P. (2012). An International Perspective on Youth Gambling Prevalence Studies. In Youth Gambling: The Hidden Addiction, Derevensky, JL, Shek, DTL & Merrick, J (eds). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter. (Pp. 21-56).

  5. Toce-Gerstein, M, Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA. (2003). A Hierarchy of Gambling Disorders in the Community. Addiction 98: 1661-1672.

ARTICLES (2020 – present)

  1. Ukhova, D, Volberg, RA. (2025). Gambling harms in the era of legal gambling expansion – a growing health problem. JAMA Internal Medicine (Invited commentary). https://doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.8189

  2. Wardle, H, Degenhardt, L, Marionneau, V, Reith, G, Livingstone, C, Sparrow, M, Tran, LT, Biggar, B, Bunn, C, Farrell, M, Kesaite, V, Poznyak, V, Quan, J, Rehm, J, Rintoul, A, Sharma, M, Shiffman, J, Siste, K, Ukhova, D, Volberg, RA, Yendork, JS, Saxena, S. (2024). The Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling. The Lancet Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00167-1

  3. Gooding, N, Allami, Y, Delfabbro, P, Williams, RJ, Parke, J, Volberg, RA, Hodgins, DC. (2025). Assessing harm severity: A Rasch analysis of the gambling harm measure. International Gambling Studies 25(2): 323-346. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2025.2486122

  4. Gooding, N, Allami, Y, Delfabbro, P, Williams, RJ, Parke, J, Volberg, RA, Hodgins, DC. (2024). Validation of the gambling harm measure across three independent samples. International Gambling Studies 25(1): 146-167. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2024.2432318

  5. Kraus, L, Bickl, AM, Hellman, M, Kankainen, VE, Loy, JK, Neyer, M, Norman, T, Roland, S, Room, R, Rossow, I, Volberg, RA, Cisneros Örnberg, J. (2024). Voluntary self-exclusion from gambling: Expert opinions on gaps and needs for improvement. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 41(5): 491-508. https://doi.org/10.1177/14550725241264628

  6. Ukhova, D, Marionneau, V, Volberg, RA, Wardle, H. (2024). The expansion of gambling across the Americas poses risks to mental health and wellbeing. The Lancet Regional Health – Americas 37: 100855. Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2024.100855.

  7. Tran, LT, Wardle, H, Colledge-Frisby, S., Taylor, S., Lynch, M., Rehm, J, Volberg, RA, Marionneau, V, Saxena, S, Bunn, C, Farrell, M, Degenhardt, L. (2024). The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Public Health (July 2024). Available at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468266724001269.

  8. Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2024). Proximity to casino gambling venues and risk of problem gambling in Massachusetts. International Journal of Addiction and Mental Health 22: 92-105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00861-7

  9. Gooding, N, Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2024). The Problem Gambling Measure: A revision of the Problem and Pathological Gambling Measure to better predict at-risk and chronic gambling. International Gambling Studies (February 2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2024.2319027

  10. Serrano-Pérez, P, Lugo-Marin, J, Palma-Álvarez, R, Volberg, RA, Jiménez-Murcia, S, Ramos-Quiroga, AR, Grau-López, L. (2022). Spanish validation of the Brief Problem Gambling Screen in patients with substance use disorders. Addicciones (October 2022). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.20882/addicciones/1754

  11. Hodgins, DC, Young, MM, Currie, SR, Abbott, MW, Billi, R, Brunelle, N, Costes, J-M, Dufour, M, Flores-Pajot, M-C, Olason, D, Paradis, C, Romild, U, Salonen, A, Volberg, RA, Nadeau, L. (2022). Lower-risk gambling limits: Linked analyses across eight countries. International Gambling Studies 23(2): 328-344. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2022.2143546

  12. Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harm and the prevention paradox in Massachusetts. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions 8(3): 162-170. Special Issue on Gambling, edited by M. Potenza. DOI: 10.5152/addicta.2021.21114

  13. Kraus, L, Loy, JK, Bickl, AM, Schwarzkopf, L, Volberg, RA, Rolando, S, Kankainen, VE, Hellman M, Rossow, IM, Room, R, Norman, T, Cisneros Örnberg, J. (2022). Self-exclusion from gambling: A toothless tiger? Frontiers in Psychiatry 13: 992309. Published 23 September 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.992309

  14. Volberg, RA. (2021). Banking transactions and gambling harms. Invited commentary. Nature Human Behavior 5: 303-304. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01052-5.

  15. Molander, O, Volberg, RA, Månsson, V, Sundqvist, K, Wennberg, P, Berman, AH. (2021). Development of the Gambling Disorder Identification Test (GDIT): Results from an international Delphi and consensus process. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research 30: e1865. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mpr.1865

  16. Browne, M, Volberg, RA, Rockloff, M, Salonen, AH. (2020). The prevention paradox applies to some but not all gambling harms: Results from a Finnish population-representative survey. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 9 (2): 371-382. Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00018

  17. Mazar, A, Zorn, M, Becker, N, Volberg, RA. (2020). Gambling formats, involvement and problem gambling: Which types of gambling are more risky? BMC Public Health 20: 711. Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08822-2

  18. Hilbrecht, M, Baxter, D, Abbott, M, Binde, P, Clark, L, Hodgins, D, Manitowabi, D, Quilty, L, Spångberg, J, Volberg, R, Walker, D, & Williams, R. (2020). The Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: A revised framework for understanding gambling harm. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 9 (2): 190-205. Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00024

RESEARCH REPORTS (2020 – present)

  1. Glynn, J, Nower, L, Volberg, RA. (2025). Potential impacts of iGaming on public health in Massachusetts. Report to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Toronto: PRET Solutions, Inc.

  2. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Dezyani, P, Williams, RJ. (2025). Current Trends in Gambling, Sports Betting and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts, 2022-2024. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

  3. Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Terrafen, C. (2025). Gambling and Problem Gambling in North Dakota: 2024. Report to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.

  4. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Black, S. (2024). Problem Gambling Services in New York State: Review, Assessment, and Recommendations. Report commissioned by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS). December 2024.

  5. Evans, V, Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ. (2024). AirSage Location Data: Technical Report. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  6. Baxter, C, Young, MM, Volberg, RA, Tuico, K, Kokkalou, C. (2023). Youth gambling prevalence in the Republic of Cyprus: Results of a 2024 national quantitative survey. National Betting Authority Cyprus.

  7. SEIGMA Research Team. (2024). Social and Economic Impacts of Casino Introduction to Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  8. Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Evans, V, Williams, RJ. (2024). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts: Results of Three Online Panel Surveys. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  9. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ. (2024). Impacts of Advertising on Gambling Behavior in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  10. Gemini Research. (2024). Socioeconomic Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Connecticut. Report commissioned by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Northampton, MA: Gemini Research, Inc.

  11. Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Evans, V. (2023). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts: Results of a Follow-up Population Survey. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  12. Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Volberg, RA. (2023). Can the behavioral biases in opt-in online panels be eliminated or reduced through corrective weighting? Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  13. Evans, V, Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2023). Patron Survey Alternatives: Technical Report. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  14. Baxter, C, Young, MM, Volberg, RA, Kokkalou, C. (2023). Gambling and problem gambling in the Republic of Cyprus: Results of a 2022 national quantitative survey. National Betting Authority Cyprus. Available at https://nba.gov.cy/wo-content/uploads/Gambling-and-PG-in-Cyprus-2022-Report.pdf

  15. Salame, L, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Peake, T, Evans, V, Volberg, RA. (2023). Patron and License Plate Survey Report: Encore Boston Harbor 2022. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  16. Volberg, RA. (2022). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Washington State: 2021 Washington State Adult Problem Gambling Prevalence Study Results. Report to the Washington State Health Care Authority. Available at https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/problem-gambling-task-force-pgtf

  17. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams RJ (2022). Legalized sports betting in the United States and potential impacts in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  18. Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2022). Review of U.K. gambling harms questions. London: UK Gambling Commission.

  19. Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harms and the Prevention Paradox in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  20. Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Evans, V. (2021). MAGIC: A six-year longitudinal study of gambling and problem gambling in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  21. Braid, K, Glynn, J, Volberg, RA. (2020). British Columbia Online Problem Gambling Prevalence Study. Vancouver: Ipsos & Strategic Science. Available at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/gambling/gambling-in-bc/reports/bc_online_problem_gambling_prevalence_report_2020.pdf

  22. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Williams, RJ. (2020). Impact of MGM Springfield on Gambling Attitudes, Participation, and Problem Gambling. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  23. Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Evans, V, Volberg, RA. (2020). MA Gambling Impact Cohort (MAGIC): Transitions across four waves. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  24. Salame, L, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Peake, T, Stanek, EJ, Mazar, A, Volberg, RA. (2020). Patron and License Plate Survey report: MGM Springfield, 2019. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  25. Evans, V, Zorn, M, Volberg, RA. (2020). Treatment desire among people experiencing gambling problems in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  26. Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ. (2020). Gambling harms in Massachusetts: Evidence from the BGPS and BOPS. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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