Emerging Gambling Problems and Suggested Interventions: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research

Akçayır, Murat; Nicoll, Fiona; Baxter, David

doi:10.1007/s10899-022-10122-w

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“…This article agrees with what was found by Akçayır et al [91], which provided a systematic review of empirical research related to emerging gambling problems and suggested interventions in 2022. The authors identified and analyzed studies that focus on new forms of gambling, such as online gambling and esports betting, and the associated risks and harms, such as addiction and financial problems.…”

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Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Review of the New Forms of Gambling and Psychological Clinical Recommendations

Casu

Belfiore

Caponnetto

2023

Psychiatry International

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This study aims to analyze the main and most recent forms of gambling and related psychopathological disorders, also proposing psychological clinical recommendations. From November 2022 to February 2023, we searched the databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Health & Medical Collection, Elsevier Journal, and Springer for relevant studies performing different searches through different search strings. New forms of gambling are mostly related to new technological tools, such as the Internet, smartphones, social media, or electronic machines. The prevalence of online gambling affects all demographic groups, although 35–44-year-olds appear to have the largest share. Online gambling can lead to addiction, financial hardship, and mental health problems. It has also been statistically significantly associated with high levels of Gambling disorder, high levels of depression and anxiety, poor overall mental health, and alcohol use. Furthermore, it has been noted that online gamblers are more likely to engage in high-risk gambling behaviors and have a higher prevalence of comorbid mental disorders. The review highlights the need for continued research on the impact of new forms of gambling and the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies. Further research is needed to better understand the complex relationship between new forms of gambling and the development of gambling disorders.

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“…Online gambling can lead to negative consequences, such as addiction, financial difficulties, and mental health issues [42,91]. It has also been statistically significantly associated with high levels of GD and related problems, such as high levels of depression and anxiety, poor overall mental health [44], and alcohol use [39].…”

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Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Review of the New Forms of Gambling and Psychological Clinical Recommendations

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Belfiore

Caponnetto

2023

Psychiatry International

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“…Some of the structural characteristics include restricting gambling speed [49], increasing the time interval between the bet and outcome [50], reducing the maximum bet size [45], diminishing the percentage of win, or reducing the frequency of "near-miss" outcomes on electronic gaming machines [51]. Studies have found that damage minimization strategies that take into account cultural, regional, and personal factors are effective [52].…”

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Information is not enough: a critical perspective on responsible gambling policies to gambling disorder prevention

Chóliz,

Cervera-Ortiz,

Luján-Barrera

2024

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Multiple governments and other stakeholders in countries where online gambling has been legalized have implemented responsible gambling policies. Based on theoretical and experimental evidence, this study showed that the information used to implement responsible gambling policies is not sufficient to prevent the emergence of pathological gambling disorder in society. This is because the information provided is necessary, but it is not adequate for modifying gambling habits or preventing addiction. The principal clinical symptoms of gambling disorder are excessive gambling and difficulty in controlling one's gambling. Objective: the objective of this study was to analyze the effect of a dynamic personal message about the consequences of gambling, specifically, the effectiveness of pop-up messages stating the percentage of money lost in a virtual slot machine. Method. In this study, 40 gamblers were observed during online gambling. The independent variable was information about their gambling losses provided via pop-up messages. Results. The main result of the study was that the display of responsible gambling information was associated with no changes in gambling behavior. Discussion. The study presented in this article and the initial theoretical discussion together reveal that the main strategy used to promote responsible gambling, which is to provide truthful information about gambling and its consequences, is not sufficient to prevent excessive gambling and, therefore, gambling addiction in society, or to make people stop gambling, despite their losses. To prevent excessive gambling and, therefore, gambling disorder in society, gambling policies that limit gamblers’ losses must be implemented.

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Protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of PRoGRAM-A (preventing gambling-related harm in adolescents): a secondary school-based social network intervention

Dobbie,

Miller,

Wardle

et al. 2024

Pilot Feasibility Stud

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Background In the UK, recent evidence of young people and gambling indicates a higher prevalence of gambling in comparison to other addictive behaviours. Engaging in gambling-related behaviour at a young age is associated with short and long-term consequences, including financial, emotional, academic, interpersonal, and physical and mental health detriments; otherwise known as gambling-related harms (GRH). Given the unique vulnerability of this younger group, early interventions aimed at delaying or preventing gambling are critical. PRoGRAM-A (Preventing Gambling-Related Harm in Adolescents) is a school-based, social network intervention to protect young people from future GRH, by delaying or preventing gambling experimentation. Methods Pilot cluster RCT with an embedded process evaluation and health economic scoping study. Participants PRoGRAM-A will be delivered in four schools, with two control schools acting as a comparator. All are secondary schools in Scotland. Baseline surveys were conducted with students in S3 (ages 13–14). Follow-up surveys were conducted with the same cohort, six months post-baseline. Intervention PRoGRAM-A trainers will deliver a 2-day, out-of-school training workshop to Peer supporters. Peer supporters will be nominated by peers among their school year group (S3, age 13–14). Workshops will provide peer supporters with information on four gambling-related topics: (1) what is gambling? (2) gambling and gaming, (3) gambling marketing, (4) identifying harm and reducing risk. Peer supporters will disseminate the information (message diffusion) they have learned among their friends and family over a 10-week period. After the 2-day workshop, PRoGRAM-A trainers will conduct × 3 in-school follow-up sessions with peer supporters to offer support, encouragement, and advice to Peer Supporters as well as monitor and explore the extent of their message diffusion. Primary outcome The primary outcome of the pilot cluster RCT (cRCT) will be whether progression to a phase III RCT is justified. Discussion This will be the first pilot cluster RCT (cRCT) of an intervention to prevent gambling-related harms among young people within the UK. If findings indicate feasibility and acceptability, funding will be sought for a phase III RCT of effectiveness. Trial registration Researchregistry8699. Registered 21st February 2023.

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Emerging Gambling Problems and Suggested Interventions: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research

Cited by 4 publications

References 82 publications

Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Review of the New Forms of Gambling and Psychological Clinical Recommendations

Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Review of the New Forms of Gambling and Psychological Clinical Recommendations

Information is not enough: a critical perspective on responsible gambling policies to gambling disorder prevention

Protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of PRoGRAM-A (preventing gambling-related harm in adolescents): a secondary school-based social network intervention

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