Gambling Research Index

New research / Archive

March 2026

164 studies entered the index this month.

  1. Video Game Lootboxes: A Gateway to Gambling for Children and Adolescents?

    "I refuse to promote the gacha system in this game anymore." This was a comment made by a 13-year-old YouTuber named Michael "@mtashed" Tash with more than 600,000 followers. Many of his followers are children who were likely drawn to his entertaining commentary on popular games such as Destiny, Dark Souls, and Genshin Impact …

  2. Traditional gambling, betting in video games, and financial trading: Associations with gambling severity and associated harm in young adults

    The digitization of gambling has led to the proliferation of gambling-like products in areas such as video games and financial investment platforms. Although these practices share structural mechanisms and risk profiles with gambling, evidence on their relationship with associated harm and their joint role in predicting gambling severity remains limited …

  3. The use of research by societal stakeholders in a formal policy-making process: governing gambling in Norway

    Abstract Governing commercial gambling is a contested and at times controversial public policy arena. Norway has recently re-regulated gambling in an effort to reinvigorate its unique gambling policy model …

  4. The gamblification of digital leisure: The introduction of gambling among new publics

    In recent years, the internet and digitalization have propelled a phenomenon of ‘gamblification’ across various sectors. This event extends beyond traditional areas like sports betting, introducing gambling elements into new domains such as video games and streaming platforms …

  5. The Structure of Deception and ‘Gaming Expectation’ in Nikolai Gogol’s The Gamblers: The Universality of Fraud as Seen through Ikharev’s Tragedy

    This study analyzes Nikolai Gogol’s play The Gamblers (1842) not as a record of nineteenth-century Russian gambling customs, but as a philosophical text exploring the structural falsity of human existence and the universal logic of deception …

  6. The Influence of Obsessive-Compulsive Traits and Gambling Addiction as Predictors of Risky Gambling Behaviours Among Undergraduate Students

    This cross-sectional study examined OC traits and obsessive-compulsive gambling tendencies as predictors of gambling behaviours among 3,712 Nigerian undergraduates …

  7. Tedong Petarung sebagai Distorsi Budaya: Analisis Hukum Adat dan Hukum Pidana terhadap Pergeseran Makna Tedong Silaga di Toraja

    The phenomenon of tedong petarung in Toraja has generated controversy due to its shift from the traditional tedong silaga, which historically formed part of Torajan customary rituals. This practice has evolved into entertainment and competition frequently associated with gambling activities …

  8. Research highlight: "It's changing our lives, not for the better. It's important that we have a say". The role of young people in informing public health and policy decisions about gambling marketing

  9. Prophetic Value-Based Islamic Education Outreach in Strengthening Family and Community Roles for Online Gambling Prevention

    The proliferation of online gambling in the digital era has generated significant social, economic, and psychological consequences, particularly with respect to family resilience and community social stability. These challenges demand community-based preventive efforts that optimise the potential of Islamic religious values as a form of social control …

  10. Preserving the Dollar for the Casino

    This essay re-examines the story of the 1978 proposal for a substitution account, an instrument to solve the dollar overhang and enhance the role of Special Drawing Rights introduced by the International Monetary Fund …

  11. Online Gambling in Indonesia: User Intention Factors Analysis

    The rapid growth of online gambling posed a serious socio-economic threat in Indonesia, with transaction values reaching hundreds of trillions of rupiah. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the intention to engage in online gambling by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with contextual external variables …

  12. Online Gambling In Europe: Prevalence, Risk and Regulatory Challenges In The Digital Era

    Digital transformation and market liberalisation have intensified the growth of online gambling and related risks, underscoring the need for targeted research, regulation, and prevention.This study synthesises evidence on the prevalence, regional differences, and effectiveness of digital regulatory measures.METHODS: This study was designed as a …

  13. News Big Data Analysis of Adolescents’ Gambling Problem Prevention Education and Enforcement/punishment Issues

    본 연구는 청소년 도박문제 예방교육 및 단속·처벌과 관련된 뉴스 빅데이터 자료를 분석하여 주요 이슈와 의미를 탐색하였다. 이를 위해 빅카인즈(Bigkinds)를 활용하여 2022년 1월부터 2024년 12월까지의 뉴스 자료를 수집한 후, 텍스톰(Textom)을 통하여 단어 분석과 토픽 모델링 분석을 하였다. TF-IDF 단어 분석 결과, 청소년의 도박문제 예방교육과 관련하여 센터, 중독, 학교폭력, 학생, 사이버, 학교, 교육청, 범죄, 불법, 마약, 경찰서, 사회, 치유 등이 주요 단어로 도출되었다 …

  14. Liability for Criminal Acts of Promoting Online Gambling Through Electronic Media

    The development of information technology and social media has had a significant impact on the pattern of public interaction, including the emergence of the crime of promoting online gambling through electronic media …

  15. Fenomena Judi Online yang Semakin Meluas dan Dampaknya terhadap Mahasiswa Serta Kesehatan Mental

    Online gambling is a form of addictive behavior that often begins with simple experimentation. Early wins tend to encourage individuals to continue gambling with increasingly larger stakes, driven by the belief that higher bets will lead to greater profits …

  16. Effective Preventive Programs for Gambling Disorders Among Incarcerated Individuals: A Literature Review

    Criminal behaviours and gambling are phenomena that may co-occur. Identifying this relationship, as well as measures aimed at limiting both phenomena is crucial not only for the individual in question but for society as a whole …

  17. Efektifitas Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik dalam Menanggulangi Kejahatan Judi Online

    This study examines the effectiveness of the implementation of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law) in addressing Online gambling crimes in Kupang City. The rapid development of information technology has significantly increased Online gambling activities, creating complex legal and social challenges …

  18. Analisis Bahasa Persuasi yang Disertai Iming – Iming dalam Promosi Judi Online

    Language is a communication tool that has an important role in conveying information, ideas, and influencing others. In promotional activities, persuasive language is often used to attract public interest, including in online gambling activities …

  19. A JURIDICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AGAINST ONLINE GAMBLING OFFENSES IN INDONESIA

    This study examines the legal issues surrounding the rapid growth of online gambling in Indonesia due to advances in information technology, as well as the challenges faced in enforcing relevant laws …

  20. АДМИНИСТРАТИВНО-ПРАВОВЫЕ МЕРЫ ПРОТИВОДЕЙСТВИЯ АЗАРТНЫМ ИГРАМ: АНАЛИЗ ПРАВОПРИМЕНИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПРАКТИКИ

    The article examines administrative and legal measures to combat gambling in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the practice of their application …

  21. The Destructive Impact of Online Gambling on the Financial Stability of Households in Tembilahan: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study

    Online Gambling (Judol) has developed into a serious socio-economic threat in Indonesia, especially for low- to middle-income households. The Financial Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center (PPATK) noted that Judol's fund turnover reached IDR 286.84 trillion from 422.1 million transactions throughout 2025 …

  22. Regulatory Perspectives for Gambling in Brazil: are there Lessons that can be Learned from the UK´s Experience?

    Following recent enactment of online gambling regulations in Brazil, this commentary aims to compare the country´s policies with those of the UK, where the Gambling Act has been in force since 2005 …

  23. Perbandingan Hukum Undian Berhadiah dengan Praktik Maisir dalam Perspektif Syariah

    This study aims to analyze the legal basis for prize draws and gambling (maisir) from a sharia perspective and to clarify the boundaries of permissible and prohibited transactions in Islam. The study employed a qualitative approach with library research …

  24. La finance comme un grand casino

  25. Gambling and Household Liquidity Pressure: Descriptive Evidence from Employed Adults in South Africa

    Purpose – Households experiencing short-term liquidity shortfalls use various coping instruments. This study examined whether gambling among employed South African adults is discretionary consumption or a coping response, considering implications for household financial resilience and the sequencing of gambling regulation …

  26. A coastal space of the republican modernization: The “Florya Gazinosu (casino)”

    This study examines the Florya Gazinosu (1938), along the coastline of Florya in Istanbul, through architectural, sociocultural and political lenses. Its location within the emerging coastal resort of Florya reflects the early Republican vision of opening the shoreline to public leisure and modern social life …

  27. The Effect of Financial Literacy Levels on Gambling Behaviour

    This study examines how financial literacy relates to gambling behaviour in a Turkish adult sample. Using a cross sectional, face to face survey (N = 182), we assessed gambling severity (SOGS) and a multidimensional financial literacy scale (FL) …

  28. Navigating Online Gambling in Indonesia: Policy Analysis in Education Sectors

    This article examines the implementation of online gambling policies in Indonesia's education sector, focusing on the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in preventing student involvement in online gambling …

  29. Leisure, Gender, and Gambling Disorder Recovery: A Nevada-Based Qualitative Study

    This study explores the role of leisure in healing from gambling disorder, with a focus on gender differences. We conducted 40 interviews with individuals who finished a problem gambling treatment program in Nevada and who defined their recovery as successful …

  30. Consent banners, dark patterns, and GDPR infringements in online gambling: Evidence from a systematic audit and online experiment

    Online gambling operators collect vast amounts of consumer data to track behaviour and personalise inducements. Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), access to these data requires user consent, obtained via pop-up consent banners. However, such banners tend to exhibit “dark patterns” or designs which nudge users towards accepting data sharing …

  31. Winning For Sale: A Scoping Review Of Pay-To-Win Mechanics and Player Engagement

    Loot boxes (LBs) have become one of the most pervasive, controversial monetization mechanisms in digital games. Their randomized rewards, psychological pull factors, and features that resemble gambling have triggered concern among regulators, industry, and researchers. This scoping review (SR) maps the fragmented state of loot box engagement (LBE) research …

  32. Reference dependence and lottery participation

    Abstract We assume that lottery participants are poor relative to their target income. Reference dependence with loss aversion can render the marginal utility of income non‐monotonic in line with the Friedman–Savage hypothesis. As a result, lottery participation can be rationalized without invoking probability weighting …

  33. Początki gdańskich loterii publicznych na cele dobroczynne w XVIII wieku. Organizacja i zasady

    The Beginnings of Public Lotteries for Charitable Purposes in Eighteenth-Century Gdańsk:Organisation and RulesThis article examines the origins and early development of public lotteries organised for charitable purposes in Gdańsk (Ger.Danzig) during the first half of the eighteenth century.The topic has not previously been the subject of systematic …

  34. Perlindungan Hukum bagi Streamer yang Dijadikan Sarana Promosi Judi Online melalui Fitur Donasi

    The misuse of the donation feature on streaming platforms as a means of promoting online gambling shows a deviation from the original function of the feature, which should be a place for appreciation and voluntary support for streamers …

  35. Penegakan Hukum terhadap Tindak Pidana Judi Online di Indonesia Analisis Kedudukan Hukum antara Pemain dan Bandar

    The development of information technology and the high level of internet penetration in Indonesia have contributed to the increasing prevalence of online gambling, giving rise to legal issues concerning the legal status and criminal law enforcement against online gambling players and operators …

  36. Defining and measuring gambling satisfaction as an indicator of gambling problems: Consumer perspectives, predictors, and scale utility

    Gambling-related harms are negatively related to life satisfaction, likely due to the cross-domain harms it causes and the tendency for some people to gamble to escape difficult emotions. Life satisfaction has been examined across various domains including health, finances, and relationships, yet, how gambling relates to life satisfaction is underexplored …

  37. Association Between Early Onset of Gambling Participation and Substance Use in Preadolescents and Age-17 Frequency and Characteristics of Addictive Behaviors

    This study examined the specific and potential joint contribution of early onset of gambling participation (GP) and substance use (SU) in preadolescence to the frequency and characteristics of both behaviors in late adolescence, while controlling for confounders. Participants ( N = 1,270; 51.2% boys) were part of a Canadian birth cohort …

  38. Analisis Perjudian Online Berdasarkan Pasal 303 KUHP dan UU NO. 11 Tahun 2008 JO. UU NO 19 Tahun 2016 Tentang ITE: Studi Putusan Nomor 1248/PID.B2021

    Information technology has shifted gambling from conventional, face-to-face activities into online gambling through websites, applications, and digital platforms. This shift complicates enforcement when electronic conduct is still charged under the general provisions of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) …

  39. ORGANIZATIONAL AND TACTICAL FEATURES OF THE INVESTIGATION IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL GAMBLING

    Illegal organization and conduct of gambling activities are usually committed by an organized criminal group or a criminal community. In this regard, the investigation is accompanied by certain unfavorable factors …

  40. NY addictions providers support gambling‐funded loan forgiveness

    Effective July 1, the Department of Education is narrowing the definition of “professional” programs, excluding many health care positions and effectively restricting borrowing limits. Many Master's and professional programs would be put under lower, standard graduate borrowing caps.

  41. Letter to the Editor: Comment on Wang et al., "Gambling disorder and suicide risk: A meta-epidemiology study"

  42. Kumar Bağımlılığında Kabul ve Kararlılık Terapisinin Etkinliği: Derleme

    Gambling addiction is a behavioral dependency that severely disrupts individuals' lives and poses significant treatment difficulties. According to World Health Organization figures, approximately 1.2% of the global adult population suffers from gambling disorder …

  43. In Case You Haven't Heard…

    A lawsuit filed last week accused FanDuel and DraftKings of using data supplied by the NFL to offer a “known addictive product,” ESPN reported. In addition, both sportsbooks were charged with using VIP hosts to encourage two plaintiffs to keep betting, eventually leading to gambling disorders and financial losses …

  44. All In: A Casino-Themed Emergency Medicine Conference Day

  45. The profile of vulnerable groups in the context of the growth of gambling in Kazakhstan: social and demographic risk factors

    The primary objective of the present article is to identify the socio-demographic factors that increase the risk of developing gambling addiction in Kazakhstan and to analyze the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions through the application of both quantitative and qualitative approaches …

  46. State regulation of administrative liability for gambling

    This article examines the lack of independence of Article 444 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, which establishes liability for participation in gambling …

  47. Mental health symptoms among men and women Australian professional football (soccer) players: a survey-based cross-sectional study

    The primary aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health symptoms among men and women Australian professional footballers, drawing comparisons with prevalence rates from 2020 …

  48. ISAAC ROSE BERMAN INTERVIEW, PART 1: THE PROS and CONS of GAMBLING

  49. Gambling in women: A systematic review of interventions and prevention approaches

    Abstract Background Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction with significant psychological, social, and economic consequences. Despite growing female participation and distinct gambling characteristics, research and interventions largely male-centered, overlooking women-specific factors …

  50. Gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic in the province of Quebec (Canada): results from an online cross-sectional survey of people who had gambled within the last 12 months

    This article presents the quantitative phase of a two-phase mixed methods study. The main objective of this article is to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected adult gamblers' gambling behaviours and mental health in Quebec. Design: A cross-sectional online survey was used to collect data. Setting: Quebec (Canada) …

  51. Empathy impairments in patients with gambling disorder

    In spite of well-documented empathy impairments in substance use disorders and significant overlap in neurobiological and cognitive functioning with behavioral addictions such as gambling disorder (GD), little is known about empathy impairments in GD …

  52. A Legal Analysis of State Gambling Laws in India

    One constitutional paradox in the gambling regulations in India is that the state regulatory authority over betting and gambling (Entry 34, State List) is within the spectrum of the fundamental rights guarantee Article 19(1) (g) and an emerging jurisprudential abstraction of games of skill and games of chance …

  53. "Men should watch football games instead of soap operas": Masculine role norm endorsement as a population-level construct associated with harmful gambling

    Men experience an increased risk of harmful gambling. As with other determinants of gambling harms, this can be due to a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors, such as the construct of masculinity, which cuts across these factors …

  54. The Economic Efficiency of Casino Taxation Under Market Power in Inbound Tourism

  55. Qualitative exploration of gambling harm among UK veterans: normalisation, stigma and postservice escalation

    This study explored the lived experiences of UK Armed Forces veterans affected by gambling-related harm. It examined how military culture, institutional practices and life transitions shaped gambling behaviours, barriers to help-seeking and the long-term impact on well-being …

  56. Problem Gambling Severity, Psychosocial Welfare, and Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From a Population Health Survey

    Gambling severity has been linked to various social and health-related harms, including intimate partner violence (IPV) …

  57. PERANCANGAN FILM ANIMASI “ONLINE GAMBLING” TENTANG DAMPAK BURUK JUDI ONLINE

    Judi online terus menjadi salah satu kasus yang relevan di Indonesia selama bertahun-tahun. Judi online telah membuat banyak masalah di kalangan masyarakat mulai dari kemiskinan, kebangkrutan, kekerasan dalam rumah tangga, penindasan, pencurian, pembunuhan, dan lainnya …

  58. PERAN LOTRE SEBAGAI SARANA AMAL BAGI ANAK-ANAK PANTI ASUHAN PROTESTAN DI SEMARANG TAHUN 1887-1935

    This study explores the financial instability faced by the Protestant Orphanage in Semarang and the need for adaptive funding strategies, which makes the use of lotteries an important subject of inquiry …

  59. Online Gambling Never Dies Down: How Effective is the South Sulawesi Regional Police's Cyber SubDirectorate

    This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the South Sulawesi Regional Police Cyber Sub-Directorate in combating online gambling crimes and the factors that influence it …

  60. Negotiating scientific and experiential expertise: Pathological gambling in the making in 1980s West Germany

    This article maps the entangled (re-)birth of pathological gambling as a medical issue in 1980s West Germany, exploring how self-help group members and ‘psy’ scientists negotiated expertise on excessive gambling behaviour …

  61. Legal Sanctions against Soldiers of Kodim 0304/Agam in Online Gambling Crimes

    This study aims to analyze the application of legal sanctions against soldiers of Kodim 0304/Agam involved in online gambling crimes and to examine the legal mechanisms used in handling such cases within the framework of military law enforcement …

  62. Legal Analysis of the Misuse of Live Streaming on the TikTok Platform as a Medium for Promoting Online Gambling

    The rapid development of information and communication technology has significantly changed human behavior, particularly in the realm of social media, with platforms like TikTok gaining massive popularity …

  63. Cultural adaptation of the lower-risk gambling guidelines: Reflections from the Finnish experience

    Abstract The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines (LRGG) represent a milestone in translating empirical evidence on gambling-related harm into public health guidance. As they are implemented internationally, contextual adaptation is essential to ensure relevance and effectiveness …

  64. Apostas On-line, Vulnerabilidade Interseccional e Impactos Socioeconômicos

    O fenômeno das apostas online (Bets) tem se expandido significativamente no Brasil, potencializado por estratégias de marketing agressivas. Este artigo analisa esse cenário a partir de uma perspectiva interseccional, investigando como as categorias de raça, gênero e classe se combinam para agravar a vulnerabilidade do consumidor …

  65. Analysis of Gharar Fahisy and Maysir in the DSN-MUI Fatwa on Crypto Assets: A Critical Review of Maqashid Sharia

    This study examined Fatwa of the Dewan Syariah Nasional of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) Number 140/DSN-MUI/XI/2021 concerning the prohibition of certain types of crypto assets through the lens of maqashid shariah …

  66. (Mis)Comprehension and (Mistaken) Attractiveness of Financial Gambling Inducements among UK Bettors

    Abstract Financial gambling inducements such as ‘free’ bets and welcome bonuses involve complex wagering requirements that many consumers miscomprehend. UK regulations cap these wagering requirements at x10 (i.e., users must wager x10 the bonus before withdrawal) but don’t require worked examples to aid comprehension …

  67. Correction to: Patterns of Gambling Behavior Influenced By Materialism, Financial Well-Being, and Monetary Motivation Among Sports Bettors: A Latent Profile Analysis

  68. Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM - A pilot cluster RCT - Synopsis Report

    Young people's engagement in gambling can be linked to gambling-related harm. There is a lack of independently funded and evidence-based school-based interventions that seek to prevent and reduce the harms associated with gambling …

  69. Problem Gambling among Southeastern Nigerian Male Sample: Understanding the Indirect Effect of Dispositional Greed on its Association with Emotional Regulation

    The growing popularity of various gambling platforms, the dispositional greed to indulging in it, and the emotional attachment associated with it have led to an unusually alarming attractiveness to gambling behaviors in most young males …

  70. Lived experience of gambling-induced financial harm and its impact on family dynamics

    Financial difficulties are among the most serious consequences of excessive gambling, often affecting entire households. Affected others often face these challenges alone. This study explores their experiences and coping strategies through an analysis of 59 discussion threads (643 messages) from a Finnish online community (2008–2023) …

  71. Help on Demand, a Self-Directed Mobile App Intervention for Gambling Problems: Development and Usability Study

    Compared with other mental health problems, self-directed interventions for gambling problems lack in quantity, accessibility, and in some cases, evidence base. Moreover, engagement with these interventions remains modest. Mobile apps may be a viable format to deliver self-directed interventions that enhance user engagement …

  72. Prevalence and correlates of energy drink consumption among Spanish adolescents

    This study aimed to provide up-to-date prevalence of energy drink (ED) consumption, as well as analyze the relationship of mental health symptoms and addictive behaviors (i.e. substance use, gambling, gaming, and social media) based on ED consumption. A total of 1189 students aged 14–18 years (M age = 15.64; SD = 1.08; 52.5%girls) participated in the study …

  73. Can a slot machine’s allocation of pay table variance affect a gambler’s time on device?

    Modified pay tables from a licensed reel slot machine were altered to examine whether two games with equal variance and par could produce meaningful differences in the duration of play, at the level of the individual gambler. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study to examine this possibility …

  74. Assessing the Effectiveness of a Responsible Sports Betting Public Service Announcement (PSA): The Role of Message Processing and Audience Characteristics

    With the expansion of legalized sports betting in North America, sport organizations increasingly rely on public service announcements (PSAs) to promote responsible gambling …

  75. All-cause and cause-specific mortality in gambling disorder: Evidence from a nation-wide matched and sibling cohort study in Taiwan

    Background And Aims: Gambling disorder (GD) has been linked to suicidal ideation and suicide deaths; however, evidence on all-cause and cause-specific mortality-particularly in Asian populations-remains limited …

  76. ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GAME DESIGN PREFERENCE, ESCAPISM AND IMPULSIVITY WITH GAMBLING ADDICTION

    The growing popularity of mobile gaming, particularly gacha games, has raised increasing concern over their potential association with gambling addiction. Gacha games operate on randomized reward systems that resemble gambling mechanisms and encouraging repeated play and monetary spending in pursuit of uncertain outcomes …

  77. The Problematic Behaviour Scale (PBS-5): A brief measure for the population-level screening of non-substance-bound addictive behaviours and Swiss national prevalence rates

    Abstract Background and aims The Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-use Disorders (ACSID-11; Müller et al. 2022) offers a promising instrument to screen addictive disorders in population-wide surveys based on ICD-11 criteria. We evaluated this scale in the Swiss context and propose the shorter Problematic Behaviour Scale (PBS-5) …

  78. Patterns and Correlates of Co-occurring Smoking, Alcohol Use, Gambling, and High Internet Use Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Türkiye

    University life may facilitate multiple addictive behaviors that tend to cluster rather than occur in isolation …

  79. Gambling will cost New York!

    As New York State continues to make it easier for folks to gamble, I offer this warning: problem gambling addiction will increase, and the current addiction care infrastructure is not prepared to meet the increased need …

  80. Gambling problems brought to a head; addiction field is paying attention

    Gambling addiction and the harms of gambling are not new, and states and casinos have recognized the problems for decades. But the recent increase in online sports betting has led to a sense of alarm in the public health field, and all sights are zeroing in on the addiction sector as the place to handle this.

  81. From pool to baba ijebu and sports betting: Analysis of typology and spatial distribution of gambling platforms

    Globally, the gambling industry has undergone significant evolution and expansion. This study investigates the typology of locational characteristics of betting platforms. The study utilised a survey research design, and data were collected through a combination of reconnaissance surveys and detailed preliminary field investigations …

  82. Does the House Always Win? State Regulation, Market Dynamics, and Criminal Infiltration in the Italian Gambling Sector

  83. Work–Life Fragility, Dilemmas, and “Gambling” at the Intersection of Fertility Treatment and Employment

    ABSTRACT Infertility is a working age population issue, meaning that many individuals undergoing fertility treatment are also in paid work—having to navigate conflicts between two often “greedy institutions,” which can both bring precarity …

  84. Preventing online gambling through classical guidance services

    The rapid advancement of technology has generated both beneficial and adverse consequences, with online gambling emerging as a growing concern among students. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of classical guidance services in preventing online gambling behavior …

  85. How Online Trading Intensity and Financial Advisors Influence Investors’ Gambling Preferences

    How does online trading intensity influence investors’ gambling preferences? How do financial advisors shape the relationship between online trading intensity and gambling preference? …

  86. The Development of Poker as a Sport in Japan: Intersections with Culture, Law and Public Administration, and Community

    This study examines the emergence of poker as a competitive mind sport in Japan, a country where strict anti-gambling laws (Penal Code Article 185) prohibit cash wagering …

  87. Legal Awareness of Generation Z Regarding the Ban On Online Gambling in Indonesia: Case Study of Generation Z in the Cilandak Area of South Jakarta

    This study aims to examine the level of legal awareness of Generation Z towards the prohibition of online gambling in Indonesia, with a focus on the Cilandak area, South Jakarta …

  88. Direct gambling marketing, direct harm: A randomised experiment

    Background And Aims: Whether gambling marketing has a causal effect on harm is of regulatory interest. Direct marketing offers (emails, push notifications and text messages) are frequently received by people with active gambling accounts, but they can opt out …

  89. ANALISIS RISIKO HUKUM PENGGUNAAN ROBO-ADVISOR DALAM INVESTASI SAHAM SYARIAH: STUDI ASPEK GHARAR DAN MAYSIR

    The development of financial technology (FinTech) has introduced innovations such as Robo-Advisors, digital platforms providing algorithm-based investment management services …

  90. The Effects of Sports Betting on Casino Gambling in the United States

    ABSTRACT This paper examines the effect of sports betting legalization on casino gambling revenues, focusing on full legalization, defined as having both online and onsite sports betting operational. Our empirical analysis finds that full legalization has an average negative but statistically insignificant effect on casino revenues …

  91. The Digital Betting Trap: A Neuro-Theological Model of Gambling Addiction Among Young Adults in Monrovia

    This study developed the Trauma-Hope-Agency Nexus, a transdisciplinary conceptual model for analyzing Gambling Disorder among young adults in post-conflict Monrovia, Liberia …

  92. Gambling preference and bond pricing: evidence from China

    This paper examines the impact of gambling preference on bond pricing. Gambling preference reflects a firm’s tendency to take speculative or high-risk actions. Our results reveal that bonds issued by firms in regions with stronger gambling culture have higher credit spreads …

  93. The Lines of Argumentation of Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Policies in Finland

    Alcohol, drugs and gambling are subject to governmental control policies and regulation. We have investigated how supporters of regulation/criminality of drug use and liberals advocating more lenient control provide arguments on the governmental control policies and regulation on addiction policies …

  94. The Dilemma of Law Enforcement in Determining Suspects in Online Gambling Site Promotion Cases: A Case Study at the South Sulawesi Regional Police

    This study aims to identify and analyze the obstacles faced by the police in determining suspects in cases involving the promotion of online gambling sites through information technology. This research employs an empirical legal research method, which examines the application of legal norms based on real conditions in the field …

  95. The Dilemma of Law Enforcement in Determining Suspects in Online Gambling Site Promotion Cases: A Case Study at the South Sulawesi Regional Police

    This study aims to identify and analyze the obstacles faced by the police in determining suspects in cases involving the promotion of online gambling sites through information technology. This research employs an empirical legal research method, which examines the application of legal norms based on real conditions in the field …

  96. Positive emotional harm prevention (safer) gambling messages: Results of an online experiment

    The United Kingdom is set to replace gambling industry slogans such as "gamble responsibly" with independently designed messages. One of the seven independently designed Australian messages is a positive emotional message, intended to leverage positive feelings to enact behavioral change …

  97. Not Just Bad Luck: Income-Based Gaps in Lottery Losses

    This research uncovers a hidden dimension of inequality in lottery play: Lower-income consumers not only spend a larger share of their income on lottery tickets—a well-documented regressive pattern—but also earn less per ticket due to systematic differences in how games are designed and played …

  98. Exploring Professionalism in the Gaming Industry: Perspectives from Macao Casino Employees

    With the diverse concepts of professionalism in the changing society, many professions are striving to attain professionalism to meet the patron demands …

  99. Effects of sensory feedback on simulated online slot machine gambling

    A prominent feature of land-based and online slot machines is audiovisual feedback that accompanies winning outcomes. Prior laboratory work suggests that this design feature may influence game experience, facilitate immersion, increase arousal, and promote riskier decision making, but whether this generalizes to realistic gambling products remains unclear …

  100. Criminal Responsibility Of Influencers Who Promote Online Gambling On Social Media

    This research aims to find out and analyse the Criminal Responsibility of Influencers Who Promote Online Gambling on Social MediaThis research is carried out using the Normative research method, also called doctrinal law research, which is often conceptualised as what is written in laws and regulations or laws are conceptualized as rules or norms that are …

  101. Criminal Responsibility Of Influencers Who Promote Online Gambling On Social Media

    This research aims to find out and analyse the Criminal Responsibility of Influencers Who Promote Online Gambling on Social MediaThis research is carried out using the Normative research method, also called doctrinal law research, which is often conceptualised as what is written in laws and regulations or laws are conceptualized as rules or norms that are …

  102. Consistent Law Enforcement Creates An Anti-Gambling Legal Culture

    One of the challenges of the current Indonesian State is the crime of gambling. Offline and online gambling does not have a positive impact on individuals, society and the country at all. Precisely the negative impact that arises, among others, first, the impact on individuals and families, namely gambling makes poor …

  103. The System of Licences and Permits for Organization of Online Gambling: Penalties for Violations of National Legislation Establishing a System of Licences and Permits for the Operation of Games of Chance

    The ruling, in Case C-49/16, addresses the question of whether legislation that does not create a monopoly in the gambling market and which guarantees market players a theoretical opportunity to enter the Hungarian gambling market, but the application of which still prevents market players from offering their services, can be compatible with the Treaty on …

  104. STUDI LITERATUR MENGENAI PENGARUH JUDI ONLINE TERHADAP MORALITAS PELAJAR DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

    The development of digital technology has opened up opportunities for students to access various risky content, including online gambling, which can have serious impacts on morals and character development …

  105. Masalah Penegakan Hukum Bandar Judi Online : Perspektif KUHP Baru Dan Hukum Islam

    The rise of online gambling practices (judol) in Indonesia poses a serious challenge for law enforcement, as existing normative instruments have not fully anticipated the digital tranformation and transnational nature of such crimes …

  106. Heavy-tail-aware representation learning and dynamic Bayesian state modelling to derive an operational proxy definition of problem gambling risk from routine online gambling data

    Abstract Background: Problem gambling causes harm, but operational identification often relies on heuristic thresholds or sparse manual reviews. Routine online gambling logs are heavy-tailed and temporally structured, complicating risk definition and early detection …

  107. Who Do Tipsters Work For? Tipster Exposure and Adolescent Gambling

  108. Treatment of gambling addiction and comorbidity with other mental disorders

    Įvadas. Patologinis lošimas yra sudėtingas priklausomybės spektro sutrikimas, pasižymintis elgesio kontrolės, impulsyvumo ir emocijų reguliacijos sutrikimais. Pagal DSM-5 ir TLK-11 klasifikacijas, lošimo sutrikimas priskiriamas prie priklausomybių, nes jo neurobiologiniai mechanizmai panašūs į psichoaktyvių medžiagų vartojimo sutrikimus …

  109. Socioeconomic outcomes following outpatient treatment for alcohol, cannabis, and gambling disorder in Greenland: Changes in income, employment, and welfare utilization

    To investigate changes in income, employment, and welfare utilization among individuals receiving addiction treatment in Greenland. Methods: We conducted a nationwide register based study using longitudinal data from the Allorfik treatment database linked with national socioeconomic registers …

  110. Gambling disorder in the context of couple relationships: a systematic review

    In recent years, Gambling Disorder (GD) has gained increasing attention in psychological and neuroscientific research due to its significant behavioral, social, and economic consequences …

  111. "They make it seem harmless": a qualitative investigation into women's perceptions about novel gambling promotions and public relations strategies

    The gambling industry uses a range of marketing strategies to increase the appeal and normalisation of their products. While there has been significant focus on how the gambling industry targets young men, there is evidence that the industry is increasingly using innovative marketing strategies to appeal to women …

  112. Upcycling used lottery tickets: Extraction, characterization, and life cycle assessment of cellulose nanofibers using a cradle-to-gate approach

  113. Gambling and hidden practices in forensic psychiatry: a qualitative study of ambivalence, autonomy, and negotiated care

    This is the first qualitative study to examine how gambling becomes entangled with everyday life, relations, and recovery within medium-secure forensic psychiatric care in Denmark …

  114. Gambling and Substance Use: Early Evidence From Sports Betting Laws

    Previous research documents a strong association between gambling and substance use, suggesting that these seemingly distinct behaviors may share similar environmental, neurobiological, and genetic causes. However, there is a dearth of credible empirical evidence on whether gambling has a causal impact on substance use or vice versa …

  115. From Al-Azlam to Digital Gambling: Ibn Kathir’s Interpretation of Qur’an 5:90 and Pseudo-Random Number Generators

    This study aims to analyze the transformation of gambling practices from conventional forms to digital gambling. The focus is on comparing the practices of Al-Azlam in QS. Al-Maidah verse 90 with the Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) mechanism …

  116. A latent class analysis of public opinions about gambling policy goals: a population-based survey in Finland

    BACKGROUND & AIMS: The significance of a reciprocal link between public opinion and policy making is widely acknowledged in literature. The aim of this study is to explore public opinion on gambling policy by identifying distinct latent classes of attitudes towards policy goals …

  117. The Association between Gambling Motives and Problem Gambling Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Abstract Purpose of review This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the strength of associations between gambling motives and problem gambling severity. Recent findings Despite previous reviews highlighting the importance of gambling motives, none have synthesized evidence across all validated measures and sample types …

  118. TRADING ATHLETES: THE UNREGULATED MARKET of INDIAN FANTASY PLAYER STOCKS

    Gaming Law Review, Volume 30, Issue 8-9, Page 239-250, October-November 2026. This article examines the regulatory challenges posed by Fantasy Player Stock Trading (FPST) platforms in India, which uniquely blend gaming and financial market mechanics. Unlike traditional fantasy sports, FPST platforms utilize sophisticated trading ...

  119. Professionals’ experiences as a guide to combating online gambling

    This study aims to develop interdisciplinary strategies to combat the phenomenon of online gambling, which has become widespread following digitalization. Utilizing a qualitative research method, interviews were conducted with 15 participants experienced in the field of gambling addiction …

  120. Du Territoire Physique au Territoire Numérique: Une Lecture Socio-Spatiale et Technologique du Pari Sportif à Yamoussoukro

    The advent of digital technologies has profoundly redefined the way gambling works, propelling sports betting into an era of unprecedented democratization and accessibility …

  121. Women-Led Crypto and Sports Betting Groups: New Gender Roles in Digital Hustle Culture

    This study investigates the evolving roles of women within cryptocurrency trading and sports betting communities in Nigeria’s expanding digital hustle culture. The research examines how women led groups in these high-risk digital economies redefine gender roles, build alternative support networks, and negotiate financial autonomy …

  122. This is 'offside': Gambling advertising during Czech football broadcasts

    Abstract Background and Aims Gambling advertising during sports broadcasts has received increasing academic attention, although research has primarily focused on the United Kingdom context. This study addresses this geographical limitation by conducting a comprehensive content analysis of gambling advertising during football broadcasts in the Czech Republic …

  123. Perilous Wagers. Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in Twenty-first Century Tokyo

    The travels of my review copy of Perilous Wagers were precarious being found by a caretaker apparently dumped near a large bin, with the delivery label barely visible after rain. Once delivered, th...

  124. Motivations for gambling and problem gambling: A systematic review and methodological critique

    Over the past 20 years, motivational models of gambling have emerged that highlight the influence of different gambling motives on problem gambling …

  125. SPORTS BETTING: JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL CHALLENGES IN INDIA

    This paper explores the jurisprudential evolution of gaming and sports betting laws in India, analyzing the ongoing conflict between archaic colonial statutes and the dynamic realities of the digital economy …

  126. Las cortes no deben ser los casinos de las partes

    A partir del fallo «Álvarez, Lucas Eduardo y Telechea, Ayelén Daiana» del Tribunal de Casación Penal de la provincia de Buenos Aires, se busca extraer consecuencias prácticas. Por una cuestión didáctica, se condensan en diez puntos …

  127. Translation and Adaptation of the Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire (OGD-Q) into Brazilian Portuguese

    Online gambling has grown increasingly popular over the past decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Online gamblers tend to face more issues than those who gamble in traditional settings, leading to a higher risk of developing pathological gambling …

  128. Non-Substance Addictive Behaviors Among People with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review

    Non-substance addictive behaviors in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) constitute a relevant field of study, particularly given that this population has been historically underserved …

  129. Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat Tentang Risiko Pinjaman Online Dan Judi Online

    The development of digital technology has given rise to new problems in the form of misuse of digital financial services. Some examples include illegal online lending (pinjol) and online gambling. Teenagers, who frequently use digital technology, are highly vulnerable to unregulated illegal pinjol and judol practices not supervised by the OJK …

  130. Human-in-the-loop AI for policy communication: improving responsible gambling emails while mitigating illusion of control and emotional reactance

    The digital gambling ecosystem requires combining informational accuracy with emotional management in public policy communication for Responsible Gambling (RG) …

  131. Exploring Comorbid Addictive Symptoms in Gambling Disorder: The Role of Emotion Regulation, Alexithymia, and Social Support

    Gambling disorder (GD) often co-occurs with other addictive behaviors, but the psychological mechanisms underlying this comorbidity remain poorly understood, particularly in clinical samples …

  132. Cognitive Overload and Emotional Arousal: Why Gambling Content Marketing Appeals to Children and Resists Established Educational Interventions

    ABSTRACT Increased social media gambling advertising raises concerns about its strong appeal to children and its role in gambling‐related harm …

  133. Targeting emotional vulnerability and impulsivity in gambling disorder: a proof-of-concept study on internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for comorbid pathway subtypes

    Gambling disorder represents a growing global public health challenge, particularly among populations with high symptom severity and psychiatric comorbidity …

  134. KAJIAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM JUDI ONLINE DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM DI INDONESIA

    The development of information technology, especially internet media technology, not only meets the needs of society for efficiency and convenience for those who want something practical, but also gives rise to new forms of crime. This crime is committed by utilizing technology such as computers and internet media as its mode of operation …

  135. 'Out of sight, out of mind' - results of a focus group study on gamblers' use and evaluation of player protection measures in Germany

    The growing prevalence of gambling-related problems underscores the importance of effective player protection measures and highlights gambling addiction prevention as a critical public health challenge. However, the perspective of gamblers has so far rarely been taken into account in the development of player protection measures in Germany …

  136. The perception and impact of gambling among college students in Slovakia

    Gambling behavior among college students is a complex phenomenon influenced by social environment, self-regulation skills, and the availability of online platforms.This article examines how students perceive the presence of gambling in their environment, assess their control over gambling, and associate the availability of online gambling with financial …

  137. Socio-Economic Determinants of Gambling Behavior in Pakistan: A Qualitative Exploration of Income, Unemployment, and Financial Stress

    Gambling behavior has become a complex social and psychological phenomenon that affects individuals from different socio-economic classes despite legal restrictions and social disapproval in Pakistan …

  138. Gambling disorder as a risk factor for suicidal ideation in medical students

    Although suicide rates among physicians have decreased, medical students remain at high risk for suicidal ideation. While poor mental health, including depression, burnout, and stress, are well-documented contributing factors, the role of behavioral addictions, particularly gambling disorder, remains underexplored …

  139. Assessment of Cognitive Emotion Regulation in Gambling Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    Background/Objectives: Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction characterized by persistent and repetitive gambling behaviors that cause significant psychological distress and functional impairment. Increasing evidence indicates that difficulties in emotion regulation are a key factor in the development and persistence of GD …

  140. An uneven playing field: a mixed methods, multiphase feasibility study of a programme to reduce gambling among at-risk men in a professional football club setting

    Sports betting is a growth area for the gambling industry, with football fans a key target of advertising. Men are particularly at risk from gambling harm …

  141. Suppressing appetites, doping virtue?

    Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists promote weight loss, suppressing appetite among other effects. Recent evidence suggests they may similarly placate desire when it comes to alcoholism and even problem gambling …

  142. Problematic Online Gaming and Gambling Among First-Year University Students: Identification of Profiles and Psychological Vulnerabilities

    Background And Aims: Problematic engagement in online gaming and gambling has been linked to a range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral risk factors, yet the mechanisms underlying the severity of these behaviors remain underexplored within high-risk populations such as first-year university students …

  143. Patterns of Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors among Adolescents. A Latent Class Analysis Study on the 2021/22 Health Behaviors in School Children Survey Data

    Unlabelled: Research on adolescent gambling often examines this behavior in isolation, overlooking evidence of comorbidity between alcohol/drug use disorders and problem gambling …

  144. Literasi Digital dan Sosialisasi Hukum Pencegahan Game Online Menjadi Judi Online

    This community service program aims to increase digital literacy and legal understanding of the Jujun Village community to prevent the misuse of online games into online gambling through socialization, educational lectures, and legal training …

  145. Harmonious and obsessive gambling passion: a comparative analysis of non-problem to problem gamblers

    Volume 34, Issue 5, October 2026, Page 612-625 .

  146. Effects of Lottery Games on Students' University Education in Arusha Region, Tanzania

    This study investigated the effects of lottery games on students' university education in Arusha region.Objectives were to: examine the extent to which lottery games affect university students' education and find out possible measures to minimize the effects of lottery games on University Students' education.Entertainment Utility Theory and convergent …

  147. CHARLES E. PRATT and HIS PANAMA GAMBLING CONCESSION (1902–1904)

    In 1902, Charles E. Pratt, an American expatriate, purchased the right to be the sole provider of legal gambling games in Panama. Although Pratt expected to make a fortune once the United States began building the Panama Canal, circumstances conspired against him …

  148. Problem gambling among working youth in Southeast Türkiye: predictors and psychological consequences

    In low-socioeconomic contexts like South-eastern Türkiye, where child labor rates exceed national averages due to economic pressures, working youth face amplified risks of gambling as a maladaptive coping mechanism …

  149. Trait self-responsibility modulates neural responses to near-miss loss: an ERP study

    Near-miss loss is outcome that is objectively loss but physically proximal to a win, often triggering higher physiological arousal and motivation than regular loss (full loss). This study investigated how trait self-responsibility modulates the behavioral and neural processing of near and full gambling outcomes …

  150. Edukasi Pencegahan Aktivitas Judi Online

    Nowadays, online gambling in Indonesia has become a national emergency, claiming millions of victims (especially the poor) and generating hundreds of trillions in revenue, leading to fatal dependency, poverty, and even criminal activity …

  151. Early Disengagement from Gambling Treatment: Insights from Clients and Practitioners

    Early disengagement may undermine the effectiveness of evidence-based gambling treatment, yet limited research has examined why clients disengage and how services can better support retention …

  152. Comparative Analysis of SARIMA, Prophet, and a Diagnostic Decomposition-Correction Hybrid for Long-Horizon Lottery Sales Forecasting

    Accurate forecasting of lottery sales is crucial for strategic planning in volatile consumer markets driven by trend shifts, multi-scale seasonality, and calendar effects. This study proposes a Diagnostic Decomposition-Correction Hybrid (DDC-Hybrid) framework integrating Prophet and SARIMA through a residual diagnostics and correction pipeline …

  153. Dampak Judi dan Pinjaman Online Ilegal

    This study examines the increasingly alarming phenomenon of online gambling and illegal online loans (pinjol) in today's digital society. Ease of access, aggressive promotion, low digital literacy, and social pressure are the main factors driving individuals to engage in these risky practices …

  154. Australia's proposed gambling reforms may be good for industry, but not for public health

    Gambling industry harms are a major global public health concern (Van Schalkwyk et al. 2021, Thomas et al. 2023a, Cowlishaw et al. 2025). They contribute to financial hardship, family violence, relationship breakdown, and, in severe cases, suicide (Marionneau et al. 2023) …

  155. The Influence of Gambling Advertising on Consumers' Gambling Purchasing Decisions

    This study investigates the influence of gambling advertisements on consumers’ betting decisions within the Maltese context …

  156. Polysubstance and Single Substance Use Among Adults: Is Gambling a Differentiating Factor?

    The use of multiple substances including binge drinking and other substances - often referred to as polysubstance use - is generally associated with worse treatment outcomes. There has been limited research on the relationship between gambling behaviors and polysubstance use …

  157. Implementation of Legal Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking as Online Gambling Admins in Law Enforcement Practices in Indonesia

    This study examines the application of legal protection for victims of human trafficking who are exploited as online gambling admins in law enforcement practices in Indonesia …

  158. Help-seeking for gambling problems following expansion of Ontario's online gambling market and legalization of single-event sports betting

    Online gambling and sports betting have recently been legalized and expanded in North America …

  159. Gambling with offsets

  160. Gambling Treatment Services Across Canada: A Preliminary Scan of Provincial Models and a Call to Action

    ABSTRACT Objective: Gambling disorder is a significant public health concern in Canada, yet access to treatment varies considerably across provinces …

  161. From Murphy to Monopolies: Rethinking State Online Sports Betting Regulation

    Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. NCAA invalidated the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, states have assumed exclusive authority over the regulation of sports betting …

  162. Comparative Clinical and Psychometric Parameters of Pathological Gambling and Internet Addictions in Young Patients with Mental Disorders

  163. Banking on Paper: Lottery Insurance and the London Art Market, 1694–1826

    ABSTRACT: This article provides the first independent examination of lottery insurance in Britain from 1694 to 1826. While state lottery tickets could be purchased from licensed offices, other lottery-related bets known as insurance would be placed with bookkeepers, legal and illegal, operating across London …

  164. Balancing Profitability and Growth in the Gambling Market of Ukraine

    Abstract Subject and purpose of work The subject of this study is the relationship between profitability and revenue growth in the gambling industry, viewed through the theoretical framework of Williamson’s compromise model …