Organised Crime, Gambling and Criminal Law
In 2019-2020, the Transnational Organised Crime programme investigated the connection between gambling and crime, considering both their shared financial goals and the historical association between them, as evidenced by numerous reports, cases, and media portrayals. The study aims to explore and critically analyse the nexus between gambling, organized crime, and criminal law.
The research assesses the criminology and criminal law pertaining to illegal gambling, crimes committed to finance gambling, and the prevention of legal gambling forms being exploited by criminals. This includes illegal gambling types, money laundering in gambling establishments, and the intersection of gambling and organized crime, as well as emerging forms like online and sports betting.
Additionally participants explored the psychology of gambling, examining gamblers' motivations, problem gambling, personal, social, and financial repercussions, and strategies to prevent gambling-related issues and support those affected. Finally, the research reviews various regulatory frameworks worldwide, assessing how policymakers balance the profitability of gambling venues with the risks of criminal infiltration and problem gambling prevention.
Participants
Roman Ackerl | Levels, characteristics, and manifestations of illegal gambling in Austria |
Tania Belkalem | Evidence and laws relating to money laundering through the gambling industry in Austria |
Elinor Josephine Edem | Problem gambling as a factor determining guilt and sentencing |
Margarethe Heller | Illegal sports betting (incl. bookmaking) |
Thomas Wilkinson | Offences relating to illegal gambling in Australian criminal law (States and Territories) |
Thilini Joseph | Evidence and laws relating to money laundering through the gambling industry in Australia |
Johannes Kramml | Regulation of the casino industry in Austria |
Anna Kretowicz | Crime committed to finance problem gambling |
Gioia Künzler | Corruption and gambling |
Phylicia Lim | Causes of problem gambling (gambling disorder) |
Brigitte McLeod | Junkets in Australian Casinos: The 2019 Crown Casino Scandal |
Krystal O’Donnell | Profile of gamblers in Australia |
Arnaud Schmidely | Evidence and laws relating to money laundering through the gambling industry in Switzerland |
Eleanor Taylor | International standards relating to money laundering through casinos (esp. the FATF Recommendations) |
Michael Weber | Offences relating to illegal gambling in Swiss criminal law |
Nadja Weinberger | Regulation of poker machines in Vienna, Austria |
Maximilian Weninger | Illegal prize fighting involving persons (incl. historical perspectives) |