Gambling Harm as a Global Public Health Concern: A Mixed Method Investigation of Trends in Wales

John, Bev; Holloway, Katy; Davies, Nyle; May, Tom; Buhociu, Marian; Cousins, Alecia L.; Thomas, Samantha; Roderique‐Davies, Gareth

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2020.00320

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“…Emerging literature has highlighted gambling as a compounding issue of public health [ 12 , 13 ]. The harmful effects of gambling and associated advertising have been suggested to extend beyond populations of disordered gamblers and are apparent across the entire harm-spectrum; including children and young people [ 3 , 14 , 15 ].…”

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Emergent gambling advertising; a rapid review of marketing content, delivery and structural features

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Background Gambling advertising is well-funded and has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. As the presence and pervasiveness of gambling advertising increases, there is a corresponding need for empirical understanding of the characteristics and trends associated with emergent gambling advertisements and marketing. However, there is limited data on this rapidly evolving phenomenon. Methods A rapid review was undertaken of the empirical research (2015–2020) that focused upon the content, delivery and structural features incorporated within emerging gambling advertising. Results Twenty-five studies were included in the review. The majority of these studies were conducted in either the UK or Australia; two jurisdictions that have unique and particularly liberal gambling environments. The literature suggests that emergent gambling advertising content is targeted, positively framed and in some instances, may overrepresent riskier bets. The sporting and social media spheres are densely populated with such advertisements that involve both direct and indirect marketing strategies. In relation to the online environment, there is evidence to suggest the emergence of more interactive advertisements that prompt user engagement. In addition, financial incentivisation has diversified and is often subject to strict and esoteric conditions. Despite these emergent trends, little provision is devoted to adequately displaying harm reductive or responsible gambling content within gambling advertising. Conclusions Overall, there is a paucity of research and lack of methodological diversity concerning the characteristics of advertising within the literature. The barriers to investigating emerging gambling advertising are discussed alongside future research priorities. It is important for this research area to expand in order to appropriately inform ethical industry marketing and effective harm-reduction strategies. [Pre-registered online via Prospero: CRD42020184349].

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“…In terms of gambling, the researchers take a position that the risks associated with gambling products extend beyond individual behaviours and choices, and are influenced by a range of socio-cultural, environmental, and commercial determinants, including the marketing of gambling products. Critical inquiries are also consistent with public health prevention paradigms which state that the implementation of effective public health interventions should collect and synthesise evidence that: … contextualizes the lived experiences of the individual gambler, within their wider social and cultural community, and alongside the commercial drivers and political contexts [ 27 ]. …”

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Young men’s perceptions about the risks associated with sports betting: a critical qualitative inquiry

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Background Gambling is an inherently risky activity. New technologies have led to the development of new, online forms of gambling such as sports betting, with round the clock availability and accessibility. While young men have been identified as a group that may be particularly vulnerable to the harms associated with these new online products, few studies have qualitatively explored young men’s perceptions of the risks associated with these products. Using concepts associated with the sociology of risk, this paper sought to explore the range of factors that may influence how 18–24 year old young Australian men conceptualise the risks associated with sports betting. Methods Using a critical qualitative inquiry approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen participants in Victoria, Australia, who engaged in sports betting at least monthly. The data interpreted for this study included questions relating to awareness of gambling, the contexts associated with early gambling experiences; the factors that influenced current gambling behaviours, and why they engaged in gambling. A reflexive approach to thematic analysis was used to interpreted themes from the data. Results Four key themes were constructed from the data relating to the factors that influenced risk perceptions. These included: 1) ‘The role of early experiences’, including exposure to gambling advertising in sport, and the gambling behaviours of social networks; 2) ‘The influence of peer rivalry and competition’, in which sports betting was used to form connections within and across peer groups; 3) ‘The normalisation of gambling’, including the embedding of gambling in everyday activities; and 4) ‘The influence of perceptions of knowledge, skill, and control’, including the belief that they could engage in responsible behaviours and stop gambling if they needed to. Conclusion This study indicated that a range of factors may influence how young men conceptualise the risks and benefits associated with sports betting. Current public health strategies for gambling that focus on individual determinants and responsibility paradigms must be broadened to target the social and commercial factors that influence young men’s attitudes towards, and engagement in sports betting.

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“…The sample size will be 1250 gamblers, which was determined based on the existing literature on gambling. [32][33][34][35][36][37] The sampling method will be non-probabilistic, and participants will be recruited online voluntarily using social media.…”

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“…29 These methods are frequently used in research on complex issues such as mental disorders and gambling. [30][31][32] The study design is presented in figure 1.…”

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Gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic in the province of Quebec (Canada): protocol for a mixed-methods study

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has major collateral impacts on mental health. Gambling is among the major public health issues that seems to have been transformed by the pandemic. In the province of Quebec in Canada, gambling is an important leisure activity. About two out of three adults are in Quebec gamble. The objective of this study is to draw a portrait of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on gamblers and to learn more about their experiences during the pandemic in the province of Quebec.Method and analysisThis study has a sequential explanatory mixed-method design in two phases. The first phase is a cross-sectional online survey with Quebec residents who are 18 years of age or older and have gambled at least once in the previous 12 months. The second phase will be a qualitative study. Semistructured interviews will be conducted with gamblers, family members, addiction counsellors and state representatives selected through purposing sampling.Ethics and disseminationThis study is one of the first mixed-methods studies on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on gambling. This study will generate new scientific knowledge on a worrisome public health issue, that is, gambling, and provide a better understanding of the experiences and gambling behaviours of gamblers during the pandemic. This study is funded by the Ministry of Health and Social Services of the Government of Quebec and was approved on 27 October 2020 by the Scientific and Research Ethics Committee of the CIUSSS de l’Estrie-CHUS. This is a 2-year study that will be completed in June 2022.

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Gambling Harm as a Global Public Health Concern: A Mixed Method Investigation of Trends in Wales

Cited by 34 publications

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Emergent gambling advertising; a rapid review of marketing content, delivery and structural features

Emergent gambling advertising; a rapid review of marketing content, delivery and structural features

Young men’s perceptions about the risks associated with sports betting: a critical qualitative inquiry

Gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic in the province of Quebec (Canada): protocol for a mixed-methods study

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