Human decision-making has been the focus of countless neuroscience studies, which try to identify the neural circuits and brain regions that support different types of decisions. Some of these research efforts focus on the ...
New analysis reveals just three areas in Western Sydney are at the epicenter of gambling related harm in the region, accounting for one-third of all Sydney's poker machine losses.
Oct 20, 2023
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Sometimes referred to as the "crack cocaine of gambling," electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as slot machines allow bets to be placed as quickly as once every 2.5 seconds, delivering a rapid and immersive gambling experience. ...
Sep 25, 2023
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A new meta-analysis published in the journal Addiction presents important findings that shed light on the effectiveness of psychological treatments for gambling problems. The analysis provides both positive and negative insights, ...
Jun 29, 2023
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When gambling first became legal in Indiana, options were limited to lottery scratch-off tickets and draw games; after that, it was riverboat casinos. Fast forward more than 30 years later, and anyone over 18 can place their ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Turn on the TV and you're four times more likely to see a gambling ad during a sports broadcast than during other programming.
May 19, 2023
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More than a quarter of people in the UK gamble online at least once every four weeks. And 1%–2% of UK adults demonstrate moderate-to-high risk levels of gambling-related harms.
May 15, 2023
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Gambling addiction, also called "pathological gambling" and "gambling disorder (GD)," is known to have severe economic, social, mental, and physical consequences on those affected. One of the major factors contributing to ...
Apr 27, 2023
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New research has shown a lack of support available for family members and friends of people with gambling problems.
Apr 26, 2023
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A new study has highlighted how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms—and online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers pose even greater risks.
Mar 28, 2023
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