How gambling affects the brain and who is most vulnerable to addiction
Over the last 20 years or so, researchers have refined their understanding of how common gambling addictions are and who is most vulnerable. Among adults, the estimated proportion of people with a problem ranges from 0.4% to 2%, depending on the study and country. Rates rise for people with other addictions and conditions.
Attitudes, Risk Factors, and Behaviours of Gambling among Adolescents
Gambling is occurring in a rapidly changing landscape, with new trends and technologies affecting gambling behaviour and problem gambling across a range of populations. Gambling activity among adolescents and young people has received considerable research ...
The association between gambling and financial, social and ...
Gambling is associated with higher financial distress and lower financial inclusion and planning, and with negative lifestyle, health, well-being and leisure outcomes.
Pathological Choice: The Neuroscience of Gambling and Gambling
Gambling is pertinent to neuroscience research for at least two reasons. First, gambling is a naturalistic and pervasive example of risky decision making, and thus gambling games can provide a paradigm for the investigation of human choice behavior and "irrationality.".
An overview of gambling disorder: from treatment approaches to risk
Gambling disorder (GD) has been reclassified recently into the "Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders" category of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), a landmark occurrence for a behavioral ...
Gambling: a neglected public health issue
This article examines the harmful effects of gambling on public health and calls for more research and policy interventions to address this issue.
(PDF) Attitudes, Risk Factors, and Behaviours of Gambling Among
Gambling activity among adolescents and young people has received considerable research attention due to a high prevalence of gambling reported among these groups in recent years.
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The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled and pathological. Coverage extends to the wide range of attendant and resultant problems, including alcoholism, suicide, crime, and a number of other mental health concerns.
Gambling disorder in the UK: key research priorities and the urgent
In this Health Policy paper, we outline the status of research and treatment for disordered gambling in the UK (including funding issues) and key research that should be conducted to establish the magnitude of the problem, vulnerability and resilience factors, the underlying neurobiology, long-term consequences, and treatment opportunities.
Public health effects of gambling
Background Gambling for money is a popular leisure time activity in most countries, which has major social and economic impacts not only affecting the gambler, but his/her significant others, and the society. Gambling impact studies can help researchers and policymakers compare the health and social costs and benefits of different gambling policies and can be used when considering which ...
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The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled ...
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In this paper, are reported the results of an exploratory survey on an Italian sample of 2,734 preadolescents, aged between 11 and 14 years, who replied to a self-report structured questionnaire developed ad hoc. Firstly, data analysis highlighted an association between the gambling behavior and individual or ecological factors, as well as a ...
Emerging Gambling Problems and Suggested Interventions: A ...
The goal of the present systematic review is to identify emerging gambling problems and the harm minimization strategies proposed to address them. Our interdisciplinary research team conducted this systematic literature review in 5 nations between which there is significant gambling research exchange. A keyword search of the Scopus and Web of Science databases followed by filtering using ...
Full article: A systematic literature review of studies on attitudes
ABSTRACT Several studies have investigated attitudes toward gambling using the Attitudes Towards Gambling Scale (ATGS), however, their findings have not previously been synthesized or systematically reported. Thus, we conducted a systematic literature review on studies employing the ATGS to summarize the current evidence. Database searches were conducted in January 2022 in Cinahl, Embase ...
Full article: What can be learned about gambling from a learning
One purpose with this article was to high-light insights from the behavior analytic research within the field of gambling that may be of value for the development of treatment programs and that we think deserves to be acknowledged outside a behavior analytic audience.
Gambling as social practice: a complementary approach for reducing harm
Method In this article, we argue the case of recognising gambling as a social practice, the performance of which draws upon multiple elements such as technology and materials, spaces and places, language and discourse, and structures and agency. We call for a practice theory approach to gambling research that joins efforts to move beyond individual gamblers and their behaviour, to also ...
Problem gambling worldwide: An update and systematic review of
Problem gambling has been identified as an emergent public health issue, and there is a need to identify gambling trends and to regularly update worldwide gambling prevalence rates. This paper aims to review recent research on adult gambling and problem ...
Full article: Gambling researchers' use and views of open science
In gambling studies research, no studies to date have empirically investigated knowledge of and use of open science practices. In the present study, we collected survey data about awareness and use of open science practices from 86 gambling studies research stakeholders who had attended a major international gambling studies conference in May 2019.
Impact of COVID-19 on Online Gambling
The COVID-19 pandemic may have severe impact on mental health, and concerns have been raised about potentially increased online behavior and possibly increased gambling problems, such as in sports bettors at risk of transfer to even riskier forms of gambling during sports lock-down. Given the need for objective data about gambling behavior ...
Researchers study gambling-harm-minimization tools and their impact on
More information: Ben J. Riley et al, Gambling Harm-Minimisation Tools and Their Impact on Gambling Behaviour: A Review of the Empirical Evidence, International Journal of Environmental Research ...
The gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban
Lobbyists for Australia's gambling sector argue advertising isn't normalising the practice to children and that any ban would force people to bet illegally. Results here and globally say ...
Gaming & Gambling
Tourism and travel have undergone tremendous growth and diversification to become a major force in the international economy. This guide provides access to resources for those just starting to research these industries.
Online Gambling: A Systematic Review of Risk and Protective ...
In recent decades, internet gambling has seen strong growth and diffusion due to intrinsic characteristics that make it particularly attractive to players (accessibility, anonymity, variety of games). This paper aims to present the current state of knowledge of the risk and protective factors of online gambling. A literature search conducted in the PubMed, PsychInfo, and Scopus databases found ...
The Ultimate Online Casino Checklist: Your Overview to Discovering the
With the increase of online betting, the number of online gambling establishments has actually exploded in the last few years. For punters seeking the best gaming experience, having a detailed listing of credible and credible on the internet gambling establishments is important. In this short article, we have assembled a list of the leading online...
Gambling violations prompt Notre Dame men's swim team suspension
Notre Dame has suspended its men's swimming program for at least one year after an external review found numerous violations of NCAA rules prohibiting gambling, the school announced Thursday.
Nevada gaming regulators accuse Resorts World casino of ...
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a disciplinary complaint Thursday alleging that one of the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip welcomed illegal bookmaking, people with a history of gambling-related felony convictions and individuals linked to organized crime. Many of the ...
International Gambling Studies: Vol 24, No 1 (Current issue)
Explore the current issue of International Gambling Studies, Volume 24, Issue 1, 2024
Research shows the ages our metabolism undergoes massive rapid changes
Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s. These metabolic shifts may be causing significant differences in cardiovascular health and immune function.
Resorts World Las Vegas Accused of Catering to Crime Figures
Resorts World Las Vegas was accused of catering to individuals with ties to organized crime in a complaint filed Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Identifying and Treating the Hidden Addiction of Problem Gambling
The recent expansion of legalized gambling, particularly online sports wagering, has greatly increased access to gambling and the potential for developing gambling problems. Few clinicians or treatment facilities currently screen for problem gambling, and clients are reticent to present for treatment due to the stigma associated with being a "problem gambler." It is, therefore, important ...
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Over the last 20 years or so, researchers have refined their understanding of how common gambling addictions are and who is most vulnerable. Among adults, the estimated proportion of people with a problem ranges from 0.4% to 2%, depending on the study and country. Rates rise for people with other addictions and conditions.
Gambling is occurring in a rapidly changing landscape, with new trends and technologies affecting gambling behaviour and problem gambling across a range of populations. Gambling activity among adolescents and young people has received considerable research ...
Gambling is associated with higher financial distress and lower financial inclusion and planning, and with negative lifestyle, health, well-being and leisure outcomes.
Gambling is pertinent to neuroscience research for at least two reasons. First, gambling is a naturalistic and pervasive example of risky decision making, and thus gambling games can provide a paradigm for the investigation of human choice behavior and "irrationality.".
Gambling disorder (GD) has been reclassified recently into the "Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders" category of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), a landmark occurrence for a behavioral ...
This article examines the harmful effects of gambling on public health and calls for more research and policy interventions to address this issue.
Gambling activity among adolescents and young people has received considerable research attention due to a high prevalence of gambling reported among these groups in recent years.
The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled and pathological. Coverage extends to the wide range of attendant and resultant problems, including alcoholism, suicide, crime, and a number of other mental health concerns.
In this Health Policy paper, we outline the status of research and treatment for disordered gambling in the UK (including funding issues) and key research that should be conducted to establish the magnitude of the problem, vulnerability and resilience factors, the underlying neurobiology, long-term consequences, and treatment opportunities.
Background Gambling for money is a popular leisure time activity in most countries, which has major social and economic impacts not only affecting the gambler, but his/her significant others, and the society. Gambling impact studies can help researchers and policymakers compare the health and social costs and benefits of different gambling policies and can be used when considering which ...
The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled ...
In this paper, are reported the results of an exploratory survey on an Italian sample of 2,734 preadolescents, aged between 11 and 14 years, who replied to a self-report structured questionnaire developed ad hoc. Firstly, data analysis highlighted an association between the gambling behavior and individual or ecological factors, as well as a ...
The goal of the present systematic review is to identify emerging gambling problems and the harm minimization strategies proposed to address them. Our interdisciplinary research team conducted this systematic literature review in 5 nations between which there is significant gambling research exchange. A keyword search of the Scopus and Web of Science databases followed by filtering using ...
ABSTRACT Several studies have investigated attitudes toward gambling using the Attitudes Towards Gambling Scale (ATGS), however, their findings have not previously been synthesized or systematically reported. Thus, we conducted a systematic literature review on studies employing the ATGS to summarize the current evidence. Database searches were conducted in January 2022 in Cinahl, Embase ...
One purpose with this article was to high-light insights from the behavior analytic research within the field of gambling that may be of value for the development of treatment programs and that we think deserves to be acknowledged outside a behavior analytic audience.
Method In this article, we argue the case of recognising gambling as a social practice, the performance of which draws upon multiple elements such as technology and materials, spaces and places, language and discourse, and structures and agency. We call for a practice theory approach to gambling research that joins efforts to move beyond individual gamblers and their behaviour, to also ...
Problem gambling has been identified as an emergent public health issue, and there is a need to identify gambling trends and to regularly update worldwide gambling prevalence rates. This paper aims to review recent research on adult gambling and problem ...
In gambling studies research, no studies to date have empirically investigated knowledge of and use of open science practices. In the present study, we collected survey data about awareness and use of open science practices from 86 gambling studies research stakeholders who had attended a major international gambling studies conference in May 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have severe impact on mental health, and concerns have been raised about potentially increased online behavior and possibly increased gambling problems, such as in sports bettors at risk of transfer to even riskier forms of gambling during sports lock-down. Given the need for objective data about gambling behavior ...
More information: Ben J. Riley et al, Gambling Harm-Minimisation Tools and Their Impact on Gambling Behaviour: A Review of the Empirical Evidence, International Journal of Environmental Research ...
Lobbyists for Australia's gambling sector argue advertising isn't normalising the practice to children and that any ban would force people to bet illegally. Results here and globally say ...
Tourism and travel have undergone tremendous growth and diversification to become a major force in the international economy. This guide provides access to resources for those just starting to research these industries.
In recent decades, internet gambling has seen strong growth and diffusion due to intrinsic characteristics that make it particularly attractive to players (accessibility, anonymity, variety of games). This paper aims to present the current state of knowledge of the risk and protective factors of online gambling. A literature search conducted in the PubMed, PsychInfo, and Scopus databases found ...
With the increase of online betting, the number of online gambling establishments has actually exploded in the last few years. For punters seeking the best gaming experience, having a detailed listing of credible and credible on the internet gambling establishments is important. In this short article, we have assembled a list of the leading online...
Notre Dame has suspended its men's swimming program for at least one year after an external review found numerous violations of NCAA rules prohibiting gambling, the school announced Thursday.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a disciplinary complaint Thursday alleging that one of the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip welcomed illegal bookmaking, people with a history of gambling-related felony convictions and individuals linked to organized crime. Many of the ...
Explore the current issue of International Gambling Studies, Volume 24, Issue 1, 2024
Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s. These metabolic shifts may be causing significant differences in cardiovascular health and immune function.
Resorts World Las Vegas was accused of catering to individuals with ties to organized crime in a complaint filed Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The recent expansion of legalized gambling, particularly online sports wagering, has greatly increased access to gambling and the potential for developing gambling problems. Few clinicians or treatment facilities currently screen for problem gambling, and clients are reticent to present for treatment due to the stigma associated with being a "problem gambler." It is, therefore, important ...