Articles Written by Duncan
Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) – Data Suppression is the Wrong Response
An article discussing the very strong responses that were being given to the Gambling Survey for Great Britain changes, where figures suggested an increase in gambling addiction – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gambling-survey-great-britain-gsgb-data-suppression-wrong-garvie-ts7cc/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D
Closing a Chapter of My Life
An article discussing the decommissioning of ThePOGG, and how the closing of this chapter of my life may not have had the impact on me that many people seem to anticipate – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/closing-chapter-my-life-duncan-garvie-loxkc/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D
Policy for Applause
An article published in early 2024 discussing regulation that’s based on the need to appear tough on the gambling industry instead of appropriate data evidencing how the policy will reduce gambling harms – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/policy-applause-duncan-garvie-tnmdc/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D
From the Ashes of Failure
An article published at the end of 2023 discussing how failure drives innovation – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-ashes-failure-duncan-garvie-jtjie/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D
Record Industry Contributions, But Gambling Support Charities Fighting For Survival
An article published in the first half of 2023 discussing the challenges that harm minimisation charities were experiencing accessing funding in the UK – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/record-industry-contributions-gambling-support-charities-garvie/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D
UK White Paper – The Urgent Need for an Ombudsman
An article published in 2023 discussing the UK gambling white paper and the need for an Ombudsman in the UK to ensure that gambling harm related claims are managed appropriately – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/uk-white-paper-urgent-need-ombudsman-duncan-garvie/?trackingId=V8XrbaUoQ4mBKGZlNErBlw%3D%3D