A new study by University of California San Diego researchers reveals an increase in internet searches for ‘gambling addiction’ and terms such as ‘helpline’ since the repeal of PASPA by …
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A qualitative analysis of people who died by suicide and had gambling documented in their coronial file
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readGambling was recorded in 23 Irish coroners’ files, representing 0.6% of all suicides during the six-year period. Males were overrepresented and less than half were in employment at the time …
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2022 Public Health England study to promote a “comprehensive public health approach”
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readPolicies and interventions to reduce harmful gambling: an international Delphi consensus and implementation rating study Public Health England (since disbanded, now the Office of Health Improvement & Disparities) convened a …
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Swedish operators report RG figures with steep climb in self-exclusions at Betsson
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readSwedish operators ATG, Betsson, Kindred and Svenska Spel have released their H2 2024 responsible gambling figures. One of the most notable differences in the figures is Betsson’s self-exclusion statistic – …
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GambleAware study highlights electronic gaming machines as most significant predictor of gambling problems
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readResearch also claims smartphone gambling more problematic than gambling on laptops GambleAware, the UK charity and commissioner of gambling harms prevention and treatment services, has published a new report from …
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Caltech neuroscientists highlight slow-learning processes in problem gamblers
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readNeuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have isolated slow-learning processes as a possible contributor to problem gambling. Learning occurs across multiple timescales, with fast learning crucial for adapting …
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Scottish psychotherapist highlights gateway from video games to problem gambling
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readScotland’s Daily Record brought up the thorny topic of links between video games and gambling games this week (January 5th), when a senior psychotherapist was quoted as saying that young …
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The total consumption model applied to gambling: an analysis of gambling accounts records in Norway
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe total consumption model (TCM) posits a positive association between total consumption and rate of excessive consumption or related problems in a population. In this study the authors examined whether …
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Betknowmore UK: research critical in shaping future and eliminating barriers
by SBC News6 minutes readPlayItForward is committed to creating partnerships with charities who support those affected by gambling harms, making sure that service users’ needs are prioritised. However, this is not possible without concrete …
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Irish University advocates cutting gambling advertising
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readNew research published by Maynooth University and Ulster University has found that young people who live on both sides of the border in Ireland are exposed to extremely high levels …
