Pan-european gambling journal club
Welcome to the Pan-European Gambling Journal Club (PGJC) website. The PGJC is a virtual academic journal club that brings together researchers from universities across Pan-European institutions to discuss academic literature in the field of gambling studies. We meet every two months on the last Friday of the month, offering regular opportunities for insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking with fellow gambling scientists.
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Upcoming sessions
Check out the topics and papers we will discuss in the upcoming sessions
| Date | Topic | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| 31.01.2025 | Is sports-betting skill-based or not? | Cantinotti, M., Ladouceur, R., & Jacques, C. (2004). Sports betting: Can gamblers beat randomness?. Psychology of addictive behaviors, 18(2), 143. |
| 28.03.2025 | Loss chasing in online gambling | Zhang, K., Rights, J. D., Deng, X., Lesch, T., & Clark, L. (2024). Between-session chasing of losses and wins in an online eCasino. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 13(2), 665-675. |
| 30.05.2025 | Perceived Control and Over Confidence in Gambling | Goodie, A. S. (2005). The role of perceived control and overconfidence in pathological gambling. Journal of gambling studies, 21, 481-502. |
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Organising committee
The Organizing Committee of the Pan-European Gambling Journal Club (PGJC) is composed of dedicated professionals and researchers in the field of gambling studies. Our committee is responsible for coordinating meetings, selecting relevant literature for discussion, and facilitating engaging and productive conversations. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, the committee aims to advance research and knowledge sharing among members.
Meet our committee members
Nilosmita Banerjee - PhD researcher in gambling studies at Universitê libre de Bruxelles and UGent. FNRS FRESH Doctoral Research Fellow. Member of Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling.
Dr. Ruth J. van Holst - Associate Professor and Principal Investigator. Department of Psychiatry. AmsterdamUMC - University of Amsterdam.
Dr. Steve Sharman - Gambling Researcher. UK Research and Innovation Future Leader Fellow at Kings College London. Board member of Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling.
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