The added risks of sports betting and alcohol use on the same day

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Author(s): Graupensperger, Scott ; Song, Frank ; Lambuth, Joseph ; Shaygan, Arvin ; Hurtado, Modesta ; Lostutter, Ty W.

Journal: Addiction Research & Theory

Year Published: 2024

Date Added: September 20, 2024

Sports betting is growing fast in popularity. However, it is not yet considered a public health concern. This study examined the link between problem sports betting and hazardous alcohol use among young adults aged 18 to 29 years. The researchers found that problem sports betting was significantly linked with hazardous alcohol use and negative alcohol-related consequences. The association was stronger among young adults who more frequently drank alcohol and bet on sports on the same day.

Citation: Graupensperger, S., Song, F., Lambuth, J., Shaygan, A., Hurtado, M., & Lostutter, T. W. (2024). Sports betting and hazardous alcohol use among young adults: Added risks of betting and drinking on the same day. Addiction Research & Theory. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2024.2369289

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2024.2369289

Keywords: alcohol ; comorbidities ; gambling ; sports betting ; wagering

Topics: Comorbidities ; Gambling and the Brain ; Sports Betting ; Substance Use

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Psychological Factors

Study Design: Descriptive: Survey

Geographic Coverage: United States of America

Study Population: A total of 221 young adults between the ages of 18 to 29 who bet on sports were included in the study. Participants represented 36 different U.S. states. The sample had a mean age of 24.4 years, was 77.7% male, and 68.6% had attained a college degree. About 64.6% identified as white, 16.4% as Asian, 9.1% as Black, 13.2% as Hispanic, and 10.0% other or multiple races.

Sampling Procedure: Participants in the current study were young adults recruited and enrolled into a longitudinal study of sports betting and health-related correlates. Recruitment took place between June and November 2023 using social media advertisements to enroll nationwide across the United States. Only data from the baseline assessment were analyzed in this study.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by a grant from the International Center for Responsible Gambling funded by Bally’s Corporation.