A systematic review of regulations, behaviours, and psychosocial problems related to sports betting around the world

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Author(s): Etuk, Repairer ; Xu, Tiange ; Abarbanel, Brett L. ; Potenza, Marc N. ; Kraus, Shane W.

Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions

Year Published: 2022

Date Added: December 16, 2022

This systematic review examined cross-cultural differences in regulations, behaviours, and psychosocial problems related to sports betting. A total of 65 articles were included in the review. The authors found that research on marketing and promotion of sports betting is more common in Australia and the United Kingdom. Sports betting is becoming normalized. Psychosocial problems do not differ by country. Sports betting is linked with higher levels of problem gambling. Eastern countries, such as China and South Korea, tend to have more legal restrictions on sports betting than other countries (e.g., Australia and United States).

Citation: Etuk, R., Xu, T., Abarbanel, B., Potenza, M. N., & Kraus, S. W. (2022). Sports betting around the world: A systematic review. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 11(3), 689-715. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2022.00064

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2022.00064

Keywords: fantasy sports ; marketing ; sports ; sports betting ; sports gambling

Topics: Fantasy Sports ; Gambling Exposure ; Information for Operators ; Sports Betting

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Cultural - Gambling Cultures ; Exposure - Marketing and Messaging ; Psychological Factors ; Gambling Environment ; Environment - Public Policy ; Gambling Exposure

Study Design: Systematic Review

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This study was supported by a grant for pre-doctoral students that was provided by the International Center for Responsible Gaming. Additional support was provided by the Kindbridge Research Institute and the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.