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Incidents ・ 29 May 2023

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Gamers who buy 'loot boxes' two times more likely to gamble: Research

According to new research published today in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Research & Theory, gamers who purchase'loot boxes' are up to two times more inclined to bet. According to the findings based on more than 1600 adults in Canada, they are also more likely to have a gambling problem than players who do not acquire these'virtual' treasure…

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Gambling Addiction: Calls to Gambling Crisis Hotlines Soar

As mobile betting apps turn people's phones into pocket-sized casinos, gamblers are also putting their phones to use for a more traditional purpose. To reach out for help. An I-Team analysis of call data in New Jersey shows an steep spike in outreach to 800-GAMBLER, the state's hotline to deal with compulsive gambling and addiction. According to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 December 2022

Medical Xpress

Purchasing loot boxes in video games associated with problem gambling risk, says study

Gamers who buy "loot boxes" are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research published today in the journal Addiction Research & Theory. They are also more likely to have a gambling problem compared with the gamers who don't purchase these virtual treasure chests, according to the findings based on more than 1600 adults in Canada. The…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 December 2022

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Study: Problem Gambling Rate Among Active US Military Members 3.5 Times Higher Than in General Population

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Bowling Green State University found that active US military personnel have problem gambling rates 3.5 times higher than the general population. Commissioned by the Kindbridge Research Institute (which drew donations from Playtech and DraftKings), the study and its…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 October 2022

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Cryptocurrency users with gambling affinity are more involved mentally and financially than non-gambling users

Cryptocurrency users who also gamble tend to be more mentally involved compared to their non-gambling counterparts, according to new research published in Computers in Human Behavior. The new study provides insight into some of the psychological patterns that characterize heavy cryptocurrency users. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to…

Crypto ・ 21 October 2022

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Middle-aged, single, Buddhist males more likely to be problem gamblers

Gender, financial and family status, and Buddhist affiliation have a role when it comes to the likelihood of one being a problem gambler in Macau, a recent research carried out by Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) scholars found. In the study titled "Profiling of Gamblers and Problem Gamblers Among Casino Patrons in Macau SAR", scholars To Wai…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 August 2022

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GambleAware raises concerns of gambling prevalence in UK's 'most deprived areas’

GambleAware has revealed that participation and spend on gaming products are disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain. This conclusion came as the charity revealed its commissioned Patterns of Play study, carried out by researchers from NatCen and Professor David Forrest and Professor Ian McHale, from…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 June 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Australian parental gambling affecting 200,000 kids nationwide

Nearly 200000 Australian children under the age of 15 live in families where their parents engage in risky gambling, including nearly 60000 who are exposed to the most severe problem gambling. That's the finding of a landmark study by researchers at the Australian National University, which found nearly 4 per cent of Australian children have…

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Study Says ‘Play Breaks’ Help Gamblers Spend Less

A new study by the Journal of Gambling Studies may have the key to mitigating gambling harm and helping excessive gamblers find the means to counterweigh their excessive gaming behavior in the long term. While the study did not target problem gamblers per se, it focused on those who tend to gamble the most and who are, by definition, most…

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7 Surprising Stats about Gambling Industry

Casino gambling is one of the most popular hobbies that people from all around the world have. Gamblers are people of all walks of life. The fact that there are so many gamblers from all around the world, as well as the fact that there are thousands of casino games means that the online gambling industry is thriving like never before. The casino…

Industry ・ 18 March 2022

SBC News

UKGC: Online gambling increasingly popular among women of all ages

Female consumers are becoming increasingly engaged with various forms of online gambling, but the National Lottery remains the most popular product. According to a recent study by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), 42% of women gambled in the previous four weeks, with the most widely used verticals being the National Lottery, scratchcards and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 March 2022

SBC News

Winning Post: Gambling Review... History Repeating Itself?

Can the UK government avoid the pitfalls of previous generational reviews of the gambling sector, and provide stakeholders with evidence-based reforms as required. The government's pledge is maintained against a final backdrop, that sees Regulus Partners report on frantic lobbying by clandestine groups trying to influence final outcomes… There were…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 February 2022

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Study Finds UK Veterans Are 11 Times More Likely to Be Addicted to Gambling

A new study BMJ Military Health has found UK Armed Forces veterans are 11 times more likely than the general public to be addicted to gambling. Given the findings, the study's authors have concluded that "gambling is a growing public health issue." The study was conducted by researchers from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Swansea,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 20 October 2021

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Psychology of Online Casinos vs Land Based, Analysis of 41 Studies Conducted by Leanbackplayer.com

Leanbackplayer has released a summary of new findings on the psychology of gambling and how it affects the brain: https/ The research looked at 41 studies from 17 different journals over the past 5 years and compiled findings from each. The research was performed by Will Titterington and Quincy Miller, veteran gaming industry professionals. The…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 June 2021

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From Harlem To Harare, Online Gambling Surged During The COVID-19 Pandemic

In the "it's not happening in Harlem " category, Consumer Affairs reports that COVID-19 lockdowns over the last year have significantly impacted consumers' behavior. Recent studies have found that more time at home during the pandemic has led to both positive and negative outcomes; some consumers have experienced personal growth during this time,…

Covid ・ 26 May 2021

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Consumers have used online gambling more during the pandemic

The pandemic has impacted consumer behavior in many ways. Some of these changes have been positive. But, there have also been negative effects, like higher levels of substance abuse. Despite some consumers saying they experience personal growth during this time, others have found it has led to an increase in existing problematic behavioral…

Covid ・ 20 May 2021

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Do Online Problem Gambling Surveys Suffer From Selection Bias Effects?

Problem gambling is over-reported, contends a recent survey. What's more, online gamblers who have risky behavior are more likely to take Internet surveys, recent research found. This flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Most problem gambling advocates say that rates are underestimated due to inherent problems with self-reporting. One thing,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 May 2021

Iosco News

Psychology of Online Casinos vs Land Based, Analysis of 41 Studies

DETROIT, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leanbackplayer has released a summary of new findings on the psychology of gambling and how it affects the brain: https/ The research looked at 41 studies from 17 different journals over the past 5 years and compiled findings from each. The research was performed by Will Titterington and Quincy Miller,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 May 2021

Daily Mail Online

The deadly truth about betting: Gambling addicts are more likely to die early, research shows

The scale of Britain's gambling epidemic was laid bare today in a shocking study that linked problem betting with early death. The Oxford University research found that more than half a million Britons are spending £900 a month on their habit - and 200000 are paying out more than £1800. The study also showed the devastating impact on the health of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 February 2021

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Macau on course for new low level of problem gambling

Macau is on track this year for the lowest level of notified problem gambling in the past decade, according to statistics from the city's Social Welfare Bureau. In the six months to June 30, there were 25 individuals recorded with problems: all of them were Macau ID holders. Last year, there were 77 cases in total: 90.9 percent of them were…

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