Gambling addiction: Why elite sportspeople are especially vulnerable
UL's Dr Kieran Murray discusses his research into the prevalence of gambling addiction amongst sportspeople - and the impact that this can have
Find out more in this insightful long-read from BBC Sport:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/65601190
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Global News BC: UBC research draws new links between video game ‘loot boxes’ and gambling https://globalnews.ca/news/9535007/loot-boxes-gambling-research/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #UniversityOfBritishColumbia #Gamblingaddiction #videogameresearch #gamblingresearch #LootBoxAddiction #lootboxgambling #VideoGames #Lootboxes #Gambling #Canada #UBC
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Young men, mostly in their 20s, are seeking treatment for app-related sports gambling problems, changing the typical patient profile from older casino gamblers.
The apps trick our brains in various subtle ways - and some people's brains are more susceptible than others.
Treating app based gambling can be hard as avoiding triggers, like smartphone use, is unrealistic 🧵 (4/5)
https://theconversation.com/sports-betting-apps-notifications-and-leaderboards-encourage-more-and-more-wagers-a-psychologist-who-treats-gambling-addictions-explains-why-some-people-get-hooked-198358 #addiction #psychology #GamblingAddiction
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A New Jersey study based on comprehensive data on bets placed in the state shows that those who bet on sports have higher rates of drug, alcohol, and #mentalhealth issues.
Also: the younger someone starts gambling, the more likely they are to develop serious gambling problems. 🧵(2/5)
https://theconversation.com/data-from-new-jersey-is-a-warning-sign-for-young-sports-bettors-197865 #gambling #GamblingAddiction #NewJersey
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End gambling advertising and sponsorship in football. - Sign the Petition! https://chng.it/zJbJQgzK via @UKChange
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I just published this week's episode of _Cult Smashers of the 21st Century!_
In this installment Sally finally gets a coder to 'spill the beans' on FaceText nefarious plot to destroy democracy!
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https://billhulet.substack.com/p/cult-smashers-of-the-21st-century-0a7
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