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A multidimensional concept of loss chasing for predicting gambling harm in online sports betting

Author(s): Edson, Timothy C. ; Louderback, Eric R. ; Tom, Matthew A. ; LaPlante, Debi A.
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2025

Loss chasing happens when people try to win back money that they had previously lost while gambling. Although loss chasing is an important risk factor for...

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Social media use can increase the risk of problem gambling

Author(s): Moravec, Vaclav ; Hynek, Nik ; Gavurova, Beata ; Rigelsky, Martin ; Miovsky, Michal
Journal: INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
Year Published: 2025

Gambling is becoming more widely available. Yet, the relationship between social media use and problem gambling is underexplored. This study examined the...

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Multiple game themes as a potential structural characteristic of online slot machines

Author(s): Newall, Philip W. S. ; Hayes, Ty ; Weiss-Cohen, Leonardo ; James, Richard J. E. ; Byrne, Christopher A. ; Muggleton, Naomi
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2025

Slot machines have features that can encourage harmful gambling. In this study, the researchers looked at how providing multiple themes within a slot product...

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A review of data science and AI models to identify problem gambling from a duty of care perspective

Author(s): Marionneau, Virve K. ; Ristolainen, Kim ; Roukka, Tomi
Journal: Computers in Human Behavior Reports
Year Published: 2025

In many countries, online gambling operators are legally required to provide a duty of care to people who gamble on their website. This involves identifying...

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Understanding Australian gambling website customers’ use and perceived impact of activity statements on gambling behaviour

Author(s): Gainsbury, Sally M. ; Chandrakumar, Dilushi ; Heirene, Robert M.
Journal: Harm Reduction Journal
Year Published: 2025

Providing people with accurate information about their gambling activity (e.g., money spent) could increase awareness of and reduce risky gambling. Australian...

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Problem gambling influences the link between gambling attitudes and gambling frequency

Author(s): Caudwell, Kim M. ; Casanova, Angelica Fernandez ; Flack, Malcolm
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2025

The purpose of this study was to examine whether the relationship between gambling attitudes and gambling frequency depends on the level of problem gambling....

Commentaries

How banks can spot gambling harms and offer support

Author(s): Clifton, Leia
Publisher: Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
Year Published: 2025

This blog post by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute in the United Kingdom lists five warning signs of gambling harm that banks can look out for and...

Reports

Product characteristics and risk – A current state assessment and template roadmap for building a more robust evidence base

Author(s): Dragičević, Simo ; Ramanauskas, Sarah ; Gainsbury, Sally M.
Publisher: The Game Safety Institute
Year Published: 2025

This discussion paper identifies the lack of robust and systematic research on key concerns with current gambling product technology, and outlines what needs to...

Reports

Young people's gambling-related experience during major sports events: A Euro 2024 diary-study

Author(s): Collerton, Eleanor ; Dercsenyi, Balint ; Faluvegi, Andreea ; Li, Cindia ; Persian, Ruth ; Rahim, Nilufer ; Ranganathan, Akila ; Stojanov, Jelka ; Woodhouse, Libby
Publisher: BIT (The Behavourial Insights Team)
Year Published: 2025

This research report explores young people’s attitudes, beliefs, and engagement in gambling-related activities surrounding the UEFA Euro 2024 football...

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Buying loot boxes: Links with problem gambling, problem gaming, impulsive tendency, and mental health symptoms

Author(s): Villalba-García, Cristina ; Griffiths, Mark D. ; Demetrovics, Zsolt ; Czakó, Andrea
Journal: Computers in Human Behavior
Year Published: 2025

It has been suggested that buying loot boxes is similar to gambling. In this study, the researchers looked at the relationships between buying loot boxes,...

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