Gambling and its accessibility: case study of Olomouc (Czech
Republic)

J 2016

Gambling and its accessibility: case study of Olomouc (Czech Republic)

FIEDOR, David

Basic information

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

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

Earth magnetism, geodesy, geography

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

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

Abstract

V originále

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.

Links

MUNI/A/1315/2015, interní kód MU

Name: Integrovaný výzkum environmentálních změn v krajinné sféře Země

Investor: Masaryk University, Category A

Citovat

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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FIEDOR, David. Gambling and its accessibility: case study of Olomouc (Czech Republic). \textit{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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