News tagged with problem gamblers
More casinos does not mean more gamblers
A new study out of the University of Iowa examined how casino growth in the state has influenced gambling by residents. The survey suggests that fewer Iowans gambled overall and also that fewer people have ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 14, 2012 |
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Betting on good luck and 4-leaf clovers: Connection between impulsivity, superstitions
Research led by the University of Cambridge has found a link between impulsivity and flawed reasoning (such as believing in superstitious rituals and luck) in problem gamblers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 29, 2011 |
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Gambling problem exposed as access grows
A new paper by University of Calgary psychologist Dr. David Hodgins says the proliferation of gambling opportunities around the world, particularly online, is increasing the visibility of gambling disorders and giving access ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2011 |
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Gamblers in a spin over frustrating losses
A new study provides evidence that gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near-wins. This frustration stimulates the reward systems in the brain to promote continued gambling, according to Mike Dixon ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 09, 2012 |
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Internet gambling on the rise in Australia
(Medical Xpress) -- Internet gambling is on the rise in Australia according to new research from the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University, with factors such as convenience and ease of access ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 18, 2012 |
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50 years on, UK betting shops lure new breed of punters
Fifty years after legalisation, the UK's betting shops are attracting a new type of customer. This widening appeal may have harmful consequences in terms of problem gambling, argues initial research findings funded by the ...
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May 09, 2011 |
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