Gambling disorder is a public health issue in many countries, and expectations that the gambling industry protects individuals from harm are increasing. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effects of providing personalized feedback on gambling intensity among high consumers of venue-based and online gambling in Norway. A randomized controlled trial design […]
Behavioral feedback, motivational interviewing, Ny artikel, Prevention, Problem gambling, responsible gambling
Pre-commitment tools – allowing users of gambling services to pre-set a limit for how much money they may spend – are relatively common. However, there exist no clear evidence of their effectiveness in preventing gamblers from spending more money than they otherwise planned. The aim of the study was to compare gambling intensity between users […]
Consumer protection, Deposit limit, Natural gambling environment, Online gambling, Pre-commitment, Problem gambling, responsible gambling
Responsible gambling (RG) tools, aiming at helping gamblers to avoid gambling-related harms, are common in online gambling platforms. Gambling industry, policy makers, and researchers have warned that RG tools can potentially disturb recreational gamblers, channeling them to less protective operators. No evidence exists to support these concerns, and they can hinder the development of effective […]
Attitudes, Consumer protection, Just published, Online gambling, Problem gambling, Recreational gamblers, responsible gambling
