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Open Science Practices: A New Dawn for Behavioral Addiction Research

Charlotte, an early-career researcher at the University of British Columbia, sits at her desk immersed in her latest project on gambling addiction. Facing her screen, she contemplates the open science practices she just learned about at a recent conference. Like many in her field, Charlotte is part of a growing movement determined to make behavioral […]

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Mental health

New Research Reveals 3 Keys to Preventing Teen Gambling

It starts earlier than you think. A splashy ad during a soccer match. A pop-up promising fast cash. A borrowed phone and a few taps later—boom, they’re in. The latest research out of South Korea uncovers an unsettling trend: a growing number of adolescents are gambling not just occasionally, but problematically. And the path to […]

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Mental health

1 in 4 ‘Gambling-Traders’ Show Signs of Gambling Disorder

TL;DR: A new study reveals that some retail investors blur the lines between gambling and trading—especially younger men drawn to cryptocurrency and high-frequency trading. One in four in this “gambling-trader” group shows signs of gambling disorder. Picture this: A 32-year-old man opens a trading app on his phone. Before finishing his coffee, he’s bought and […]

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What Happens When Seniors Start Gambling More Often?

For another project, we’ve been talking to older adults in community senior centers. The prevalence and diversity of gambling got us thinking, which led to this blog. So, the leading question is this: what if the safest place your mom or grandmother feels she can go… is also where she’s most at risk? Older adults […]

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Mental health

The High Stakes of Problem Gambling

A colleague and I were talking about an assessment process, and someone raised a good question. Are all types of gambling equal? That is, are problem gambling rates the same in BINGO halls as they are for sports betting apps. So we went to the literature and found a semi-recent study from Massachusetts that sheds […]

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Mental health

A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support

Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where the harder you try to escape, the more stuck you become. For many people experiencing gambling-related harms, this cycle isn’t just about losing money—it’s also about the crushing weight of stigma. In fact, stigma can be just as harmful as the financial and emotional toll of gambling itself. […]

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Analytics

Gambling Ads in Our Daily Lives: More Harmful Than You Think

In today’s world, gambling ads are everywhere—on TV, social media, and even in our favorite sports. Gambling companies use precise data-driven methods to reach us, and they don’t just stop there. Personalized promotions target those who’ve gambled before, nudging them back into old habits. What does this mean for public health? Research says the impacts […]

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Policy

What the Global Gambling Boom Means for Public Health

The world of gambling has seen explosive growth in recent years, with projections suggesting that the global gambling yield will soar to $531 billion by 2025. This meteoric rise is not just a financial phenomenon but a burgeoning public health issue. As gambling becomes more pervasive, the need to understand its impacts on society has […]

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Society

Understanding the Impact of Gambling Restrictions: Insights from Finland

In a recent, compelling study titled “Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment in land-based gambling: effects on online substitutes and total consumption in longitudinal sales data“, researchers dive deep into the world of gambling, exploring the effects of certain public health policies on gambling behaviors. For public health practitioners, this study sheds light on how gambling […]

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