UK medical journal: gambling a ‘public health predicament’
The Lancet medical journal calls gambling “an urgent, neglected, understudied, and worsening public health predicament.”
Finns growing weary of Veikkaus online gambling monopoly
New research shows support for preserving Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly slipping, with support lowest among 25-34 age demo.
Spain sees fewer problem gamblers, more cocaine users
Spain reports fewer problem gamblers in its most recent addictions survey, while alcohol and cocaine use is on the rise.
Aussies curbed gambling during COVID, but those who gambled were happier
Australian gambling participation fell during the pandemic and remains below pre-pandemic rates, but those who gambled were happier.
Problem gamblers ignore data, go with gut, suffer consequences
A new study shows problem gamblers ignore relevant data on the likelihood of winning a bet, relying instead on the results of recent bets.
Jason Shiers has a different way of looking at problem gambling
So far, popular ideas have meant cutting off problem gamblers. Jason Shiers wants to fix the root cause.
60% of UK problem gamblers lose ‘problem’ tag following treatment
A new GambleAware report shows that 60% of problem gamblers who make use of National Gambling Treatment Service lose problem gambling designation.
The UKGC wants “lived experience” gamblers to shape future policies
The UK’s gaming regulator is forming a research commission that would include gambling addicts.
NatWest intros 48-hour time-out for lifting gambling transaction block
NatWest the latest UK bank to introduce a 'cooling off' period for self-excluded gamblers looking to reactivate debit card gambling transactions.
Just 4% of UK gamblers increased spending during early pandemic lockdown
New survey shows just 4% of UK gamblers increased their spending during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
