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Gambling satisfaction may offer a simple new signal of problem betting, study finds
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readResearchers say a single-question measure of “gambling satisfaction” could help identify harmful gambling behaviour – without the stigma or complexity of traditional screening tools. The big picture: Gambling harms are …
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Swedish research highlights positive impact of technology and regulation as problem gambling drops to 1.3%
4 minutes readStakeholders of the Swedish gambling industry are being urged to align on more evidence-led approaches to problem gambling, as new analysis highlights the complexity of risk profiles shaping player behaviour. …
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New study finds responsible gambling tools have limited impact on betting behaviour
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readResponsible gambling tools such as deposit limits have limited effects on curbing risky behaviour, according to a new study of more than 24,000 online sports bettors in Australia. Tools that …
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The latest data from NHS England estimates that 5% of adults in England display at-risk or problem gambling behaviours, whilst less than 1% of adults are currently classified as problem …
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Case report: treating gambling disorder with rTMS and poker videos
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readKey finding: Pairing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with real-time “symptom provocation” (poker videos) sharply reduced gambling cravings and depression in a 22-year-old man with severe gambling disorder – suggesting …
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A case report on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating gambling disorder
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readResearchers in Italy and Germany reported a six-week course of high-frequency brain stimulation dramatically reduced gambling cravings and symptoms in a patient with severe gambling disorder – suggesting the therapy …
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Australia’s $20m research paper branded ‘AI slop’ as concerns grow over gambling research methods
by A.J. Koehn6 minutes readConcerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling-related research have intensified after politicians and academics raised questions about an evidence review used to support a AU$20m (£10.4m) funding …
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Benchmarking player protection across Africa Across Africa, gambling regulation and player protection are evolving at pace. New laws, emerging regulators, and growing political focus have placed safer gambling firmly on …
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Study finds black market gambling data holds too many weak assumptions
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readEuropean and Nordic authorities require an expanded capacity and greater regulatory coordination to understand the black market on online gambling, an academic review claims. This advice leads the findings of …
