Richard Forrester - 🐦 escapee · @RichForrest2
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University of Limerick · @UL
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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:
bbc.com/sport/65601190

#StudyatUL #research #sport #sports #gamblingaddiction #gambling #learning #education #university

Last updated 1 year ago

BC Info Bot · @bcinfo
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The Conversation U.S. · @TheConversationUS
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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)

theconversation.com/sports-bet

#addiction #psychology #gamblingaddiction

Last updated 2 years ago

The Conversation U.S. · @TheConversationUS
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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 issues.

Also: the younger someone starts gambling, the more likely they are to develop serious gambling problems. 🧵(2/5)

theconversation.com/data-from-

#mentalhealth #gambling #gamblingaddiction #newjersey

Last updated 2 years ago

Jules · @julesbl
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End gambling advertising and sponsorship in football. - Sign the Petition! chng.it/zJbJQgzK via @UKChange

#gamblingaddiction #petition

Last updated 2 years ago

Cloudwalking Owl · @CloudwalkingOwl
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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!



billhulet.substack.com/p/cult-

#cultsmashers #gamblingaddiction #SocialMedia

Last updated 2 years ago