Research Focus Areas

The DASGR Center applies advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to better understand how people engage with gaming and gambling. Using tools such as predictive modeling, machine learning, and large-scale data analysis, we identify patterns in behavior, risk, and market dynamics—helping inform smarter policy, stronger consumer protections, and more responsible industry practices.

We examine how gaming and gambling intersect with culture, identity, and community life. With a particular focus on communities of color and other historically underrepresented groups, this work explores how social norms, access, and lived experience shape participation, risk, and resilience.

The DASGR Center evaluates the policies and regulatory systems that govern gaming and sports betting, assessing what works, where gaps exist, and how frameworks can evolve. Our research emphasizes ethical considerations, consumer protection, and equitable approaches that balance innovation with public responsibility.

This area focuses on the human side of gaming—how people think, decide, and respond. We study behavioral patterns, risk factors, and the progression of problem gambling, while also evaluating interventions that support informed decision-making and responsible play.

We explore the broader health implications of gambling, including its effects on mental health, stress, and overall well-being. By examining both individual and population-level outcomes, the DASGR Center contributes to strategies that promote prevention, early intervention, and long-term public health.

The DASGR Center analyzes the economic forces shaping the gaming and gambling industries, from market growth and innovation to financial outcomes for individuals and communities. This work considers both opportunity and risk, offering insight into how these markets influence economic development and financial stability.

Our research investigates who has access to gaming opportunities—and who bears the greatest risks. We focus on issues of equity, financial inclusion, and digital access, to understand how systems can be designed to support fair participation and reduce disproportionate harm.

The DASGR Center is committed to building the next generation of researchers and professionals. We develop and assess educational programs that strengthen skills in data analytics, gaming, and emerging technologies, preparing students for meaningful careers in a rapidly evolving field.

We study the technologies shaping the future of gaming, including blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, and digital payment systems. Our work evaluates both the opportunities these innovations create and the risks they introduce, with an emphasis on responsible and transparent implementation.

Grounded in community experience, this research area focuses on how gaming and gambling affect people at the local level. The DASGR Center supports advocacy, education, and policy efforts that promote responsible gaming practices and drive positive, equitable outcomes—especially in communities of color.