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This study looked at the connection between problem gambling behaviours and betting on micro events in sports. Placing this type of bet is strongly linked to problem gambling behaviours such as making impulsive bets and placing a larger number of bets than other gamblers. Gamblers completed a survey on their demographics and gambling behaviours, and researchers looked for patterns that connected those behaviours to microbetting. They found that microbetting is far more popular...
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This article presents best practices for the prevention of gambling problems among older adults. The best practices are organized into nine areas, including: 1) entertainment options; 2) education content; 3) onsite support; 4) development and implementation; 5) information delivery and location; 6) format for information delivery; 7) style or language; 8) target audience; and 9) gambling policy and staff training. The best practices are offered to enhance current practices and...
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People with gambling disorder have cognitive distortions, which are beliefs and assumptions that are exaggerated or untrue. Many people with gambling disorder also have depression. This study examined if cognitive distortions might explain the link between depression and gambling disorder. Among individuals who were seeking treatment for gambling disorder, those with more severe depression symptoms had greater cognitive distortions and more severe gambling problems. When controlling...
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This study examined the prevalence of gambling behaviours and problems in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and cisgender youth. The researchers analyzed data from 80,929 students in grades 9 and 11. The results revealed that 2.7% youth identified as TGD. Involvement in most gambling behaviours was higher among TGD youth. TGD youth were also more likely to be at risk for problem gambling. When the researchers compared using gender identity and birth sex, TGD youth who...
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This study examined the risk factors of suicide among adults who had sought help from a problem gambling help-line. Female gender, greater financial problems, and greater family conflict increased the risk of thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts among people with gambling disorder. The relationship between financial problems and suicidal thoughts/attempts was influenced by family conflict. That is, greater financial problems resulted in more family conflict among people with...
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