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Structural Characteristics of Electronic Gaming Machines and Satisfaction of Play Among Recreational and Problem Gamblers

Alex Blaszczynski Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Louise Sharpe Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Michael Walker Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Kirsten Shannon Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Maree-Jo Coughlan Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Pages 187-198 | Published online: 22 Jan 2013

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