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Empowering Oregon’s communities through research that informs smarter policies, strengthens prevention and treatment, and promotes healthy, safer relationships with gambling.

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Our Research Center

The Oregon Gambling Research Center (OGRC) is an initiative of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling (OCPG) that supports innovative research to better understand and address gambling-related issues in Oregon and beyond. Our goal is to generate evidence that informs effective prevention, treatment, and policy solutions that reduce gambling-related harm and promote community well-being.

The Research Center is governed by OCPG’s Board of Directors and led by Research Director, Andi Dassopoulos. Through funding opportunities, collaborative projects, and data analysis, the Center encourages applied, policy-relevant research that responds to the evolving landscape of gambling in Oregon.

Current Research Priorities

Our current funding priorities focus on both emerging and underserved areas of study, including:

  • Player protection and treatment awareness — Evaluating effective messaging and outreach strategies that promote safer gambling behaviors and connect people to help when needed.
  • Youth, sports, and online gambling — Understanding how new forms of gambling are shaping behaviors, risks, and attitudes among young people.
  • Underserved communities — Exploring gambling behaviors and service access among veterans, individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
  • Policy implications and gambling expansion — Assessing how regulatory and policy changes affect gambling participation and related harms.
  • Digital health and innovation — Evaluating how mobile apps, telehealth, and digital tools can enhance prevention, engagement, and recovery outcomes.

Current RFPs

The Oregon Gambling Research Center funds innovative research that advances understanding, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harm. Projects may take place anywhere, as long as their findings offer meaningful insight or benefit to Oregon’s people and programs. Explore our current RFPs below or contact research@oregoncpg.org if you have a project idea that falls outside these specific areas:

Digital Health Tools in Gambling Treatment, Prevention, and Safer Gambling

Funds research on digital and technology-based tools—such as apps, telehealth, or AI—that enhance prevention, treatment, engagement and recovery outcomes for individuals affected by gambling. Download

Gambling Addiction and Harms in the Criminal Justice System

Invites research exploring gambling among justice-involved individuals, including prevalence, risk factors, treatment barriers, and policy implications within correctional and community settings. Download

Oregon Graduate Student Research Mini-Grant

Provides up to $5,000 for Oregon-based graduate students conducting innovative research on gambling behavior, prevention, or treatment to advance public health and reduce gambling-related harm. Download
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Gambling Research in Oregon & Beyond

Looking for something specific? Choose a tab that best fits what you’re seeking: 

  • OCPG Research – Studies funded or commissioned by the Oregon Gambling Research Center.

  • Oregon Research (Non-OCPG) – Gambling-related research conducted in Oregon by other organizations or researchers.

  • Research Beyond Oregon – Relevant gambling research conducted outside of Oregon that may inform policy, prevention, and treatment efforts.

 

Youth Gambling: A Summary of Insights from Youth, Parents, & Caregivers:

Youth Gambling: A Summary of Insights from Youth, Parents, & Caregivers:

Youth gambling is already common in Oregon, with many middle- and high-schoolers participating and exposed through peers, media, and gaming. Parents often underestimate this exposure, while youth see gambling as both fun and risky. Findings highlight growing concern about normalization, links to other risky behaviors, and the need for early education and prevention.
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Oregon Gambling Attitudes, Behaviors, Health and Risk Survey 2025 FULL REPORT

Oregon Gambling Attitudes, Behaviors, Health and Risk Survey 2025 FULL REPORT

This statewide survey offers a comprehensive snapshot of how Oregonians gamble, what they believe about gambling, and how gambling intersects with health, finances, and well-being. Findings highlight emerging trends such as sports betting, uneven risk across populations, and gaps in awareness of help and treatment resources.
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Oregon Adult Gambling Attitudes, Behaviors, and Health BRIEF (2024)

Oregon Adult Gambling Attitudes, Behaviors, and Health BRIEF (2024)

The 2024 Oregon Adult Gambling Attitudes, Behaviors, and Health survey found rising gambling participation since 2020, with 15% of adults at moderate or high risk for problem gambling, nearly four times the United States average. Risk is highest among lower-income, younger, and multi-sport bettors, underscoring the need for prevention and treatment expansion. Download
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Oregon College Student Gambling Survey Report of Findings (2024)

Oregon College Student Gambling Survey Report of Findings (2024)

The 2024 Oregon Student Gambling Survey found that about half of college students gambled in the past year, mainly lottery and casino games. While most reject gambling myths, 13% scored moderate to high risk on the PGSI. Students supported university concern about gambling but reported limited campus outreach or education.
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COVID-19 Impact Survey of Adult Oregonians on Gambling, Gaming, Alcohol Use, and Cannabis Use (2021)

COVID-19 Impact Survey of Adult Oregonians on Gambling, Gaming, Alcohol Use, and Cannabis Use (2021)

The 2021 COVID-19 Impact Survey found that many Oregonians increased alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and online gambling during the pandemic. One in three screened positive for hazardous drinking, and 41% for at least one problem behavior. Individuals reporting high stress or anxiety, younger adults, and Hispanic Oregonians were most at risk for harmful use.
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Oregon Adolescent Preliminary Results Gambling Behavior Study (2016)

Oregon Adolescent Preliminary Results Gambling Behavior Study (2016)

The 2016 Oregon Youth Gambling Behavior Study surveyed 1,503 adolescents ages 12–17 and their parents. Nearly 89% engaged in social gaming, with 22% spending money. Youth with gambling parents were significantly more likely to gamble. Findings highlight early exposure, family influence, and limited gambling-related conversations at home or school.
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