FIEDOR, David. Gambling and its accessibility: case study of Olomouc (Czech Republic). Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis, Facultas Rerum Naturalium, Geographica. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2016, vol. 47, No 1, p. 5-20. ISSN 1212-2157.
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Original name Gambling and its accessibility: case study of Olomouc (Czech Republic)
Name in Czech Hazard a jeho dostupnost: případová studie Olomouce (Česká republika)
Authors FIEDOR, David (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
Edition Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis, Facultas Rerum Naturalium, Geographica, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2016, 1212-2157.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study Earth magnetism, geodesy, geography
Country of publisher Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14310/16:00093085
Organization unit Faculty of Science
Keywords (in Czech) hazard; přístupnost; dostupnost; Olomouc; Česká republika; případová studie
Keywords in English gambling; accessibility; availability; Olomouc; Czech Republic; case study
Tags AKR, rivok
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Changed by Changed by: Mgr. David Fiedor, Ph.D., učo 269830. Changed: 27/1/2017 18:01.
Abstract
The issue of gambling, which the article discusses, is – in terms of scientific approach – a rather neglected topic in the Czech Republic, although in recent years gambling has enjoyed signifi cant media coverage. This geographical contribution to the study of gambling at a local level lies mainly in the exploration of its spatial distribution and the related accessibility. Many studies have shown the impact of the accessibility of gambling on the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling. This article aims to analyse the spatial concentration of gambling venues in Olomouc and explain the localization of its centres. For this purpose, we used the kernel density function in the ArcGIS programme. We have defi ned two kernels, one in the historical centre of Olomouc and the other near the main railway station. Both the gambling centres are easily accessible locations and it is also possible to connect them with a higher number of crimes committed. In conclusion, we also analysed Masarykova Street, which is the street with far and away the highest number of gambling venues in the city. We paid attention to the link between the presence of gambling venues and associated service facilities such as ATMs and pawnbrokers.
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MUNI/A/1315/2015, interní kód MUName: Integrovaný výzkum environmentálních změn v krajinné sféře Země
Investor: Masaryk University, Category A
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