Online Gambling Research Articles

Financial Literacy Series: Protect Your Family from Online Gambling

The community service initiative in Bandung City sought to alleviate the adverse effects of internet gambling on families, specifically targeting stakeholders at Taman Indria Kindergarten, including educators and parents. The program aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and resources to safeguard families against the widespread dangers of online gambling. The program employed workshops and instructional sessions to promote active participation, allowing attendees to recognize indicators of gambling addiction, improve financial literacy, and obtain assistance options. The study indicated a significant enhancement in participants' comprehension of family protection, with 88% exhibiting heightened awareness after the sessions. The report underscores the significant impacts of online gambling, encompassing financial instability, interpersonal disputes, and adverse effects on children. It underscores a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges, including financial literacy, enhanced controls on gambling platforms, and integrated support services for impacted families. The program's success was apparent in cultivating a cooperative atmosphere among schools, parents, and the community, thereby establishing a safer and healthier environment for children. This effort corresponds with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG #3), fostering well-being and resilience in communities. This project emphasizes the significance of collective action in protecting family welfare and future generations by tackling the root causes of online gambling addiction and empowering families via education and community assistance.

Analysis of the Turkish informative videos for gambling disorder on YouTube

Aims: The low rates of treatment seeking in gambling disorder (GD) and the popularization of online gambling increase the importance of informative videos on digital platforms. We aimed to evaluate the characteristics and quality of Turkish informative videos for GD on YouTube. Methods: A total of 116 videos that met the study criteria were examined by two independent psychiatrists. In addition to quantitative characteristics such as the speakers, video duration, number of the views, likes, and comments, the quality and reliability of the videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and modified DISCERN scale. Results: 46.6% of the videos were in the professional group (featuring a speaker who is a physician, psychologist, or another mental health professional, or voice-over videos uploaded by health/academic channels). According to GQS scores, 58.6% of the videos were of low quality, 24.1% were of medium quality, and 17.2% were of good/excellent quality. Despite higher quality scores for professional videos (GQS scores: 3.24±0.79, 1.90±0.46, respectively), non-professional videos had higher daily average views, likes, and comments. It was found that there was a negative correlation between the GQS scores and the average daily views, likes, and comments, whereas only video duration showed a positive correlation with the modified DISCERN scores. Conclusion: When creating informative videos for GD, including experiences shared by patients, their relatives, or celebrities along with the medical information presented by mental health professionals can ensure high quality and reliability while also providing higher levels of interaction, thereby reaching a wider audience.

Improving Brain and Heart Performance as a Basis for Islamic Household Accounting Practices

This community service program aimed to raise awareness among housewives about their roles in household management, with a particular focus on financial responsibilities. Utilizing a lecture-based methodology that integrates humanist and theocentric perspectives, the program emphasized that women should not bear sole responsibility for managing household finances. The initiative also incorporated brain exercises to enhance memory, serving as a tool for recording and retaining important household information. These exercises were designed to improve cognitive function while also promoting emotional well- being, highlighting that true peace (sakinah) in the home stems not from material wealth but from spiritual fulfillment and trust in God. Additionally, the program addressed the growing concerns surrounding online financial risks, such as digital loans and online gambling, educating participants on how these threats could deplete household assets. Ultimately, the program aimed to equip housewives with the knowledge and tools to manage household finances effectively, while fostering a balanced approach that integrates cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health, thus contributing to a harmonious and financially secure family life.

Striving Towards National Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines: An Empirical Investigation Among a Sample of Swedish Gamblers.

Several countries, including Canada and Australia, have developed public health-based lower-risk gambling limits to differentiate lower-risk from higher-risk gambling. This study aimed to identify a preliminary set of lower-risk gambling limits (gambling frequency, duration, expenditure, expenditure as a proportion of personal net income, and diversity), and investigate if gambling types are linked to additional harms, in a Swedish context. The study involved secondary analyses of two online survey studies using the Gambling Disorder Identification Test (GDIT). Receiver operating curve analyses were conducted in relation to both + 1 and + 2 gambling-related harms in a sample of 705 past-year gamblers. Potential lower-risk limits ranges identified were: gambling frequency of "2-3 times a week" to "4 or more times a week" (8-16 times monthly); gambling duration of 6 to 15h per month; gambling expenditure of 2,000 SEK (approximately $USD190) per month; gambling expenditure as a proportion of personal net income of 5%; and gambling diversity of only one problematic gambling type. Gambling on slots and sports betting were associated with gambling-related harms. The lower-risk limits in the current study were higher than in previous studies, which may be explained by the large proportion of support- or treatment-seeking gamblers with high rates of problem gambling and problematic online gambling in the study sample. An international consensus-based framework on gambling consumption is warranted, with lower-risk limits validated in future empirical studies using larger datasets collected from the Swedish general population.

Interest in Sports and Sports Betting

There has been a worldwide growth in sports betting activity, in part due to the widespread use of the Internet. The objective of this research is to make a joint analysis of the probabilities of offline and online sports gambling participation, focusing on their association with sport-related variables. To this aim, we estimate a bivariate probit model of online and offline sports betting using the 2022 Spanish Survey of Sporting Habits, a cross-sectional database representative of the Spanish population (sample size: 10,267 observations). In general, interest in sports and sports practice are correlated with sports betting. Moreover, people who play sports and, in particular, those who play football, have a higher probability of betting offline. In the case of online betting, all sport-related variables are statistically significant but sports participation. Another noteworthy result is the positive correlation in the random terms of the probabilities of offline and online sports betting.

Juridical Review of Perpetrators Who Use Artist Photos for Online Gambling Promotion Without Permission if They are Associated with Human Rights in Indonesia

Technological developments have a significant impact on social life, creating new opportunities and challenges. One of the negative impacts is cybercrime which increases risks and vulnerabilities. Effective law enforcement is necessary to protect individual rights and ensure digital security. The research method used in this study involves a juridical-normative approach to analyze the implementation of laws related to the use of artist photos for the promotion of unlicensed online gambling in Indonesia. Implementation of the ITE Law and PDP Law is important in dealing with cybercrime. Law enforcement through the ITE Law and the PDP Law is a crucial instrument in tackling this kind of cybercrime, but there are still challenges in the effectiveness and relevance of the two laws. Continuous efforts are needed to strengthen law enforcement, increase public awareness, and pay greater attention to victim recovery as part of Indonesia's commitment to ensuring the protection of human rights in the digital era. Synergy between law enforcement officials, the private sector and the community is needed for prevention, law enforcement and recovery of victims. Protection of individual rights, including artists who are victims of photo misuse, must be a priority with a holistic and collaborative approach. Indonesia can maintain and strengthen human rights principles in the digital era, while ensuring that perpetrators of cybercrimes that violate the law can be dealt with firmly and fairly.

The perceived risk and return, curiosity, and control analysis of online gambling intention among Gen Z and Millennials using extended UTAUT3

The perceived risk and return, curiosity, and control analysis of online gambling intention among Gen Z and Millennials using extended UTAUT3

Predicting Online Gambling Addiction with the Dark Triad Traits

Gambling poses new risks for individuals due to technological developments and easier and faster access to online games. The increase in participation in online gambling activities such as betting and games of chance further increases the prevalence of gambling and the risk of addiction. Identifying risk groups and factors is critical to prevent these harmful activities with adverse psychosocial and economic consequences. This study aimed to investigate the effect of gender and dark personality traits on online gambling addiction. Data were obtained from 376 Turkish university students (M = 20.40, SD = 1.96). The current study revealed the tendency of men towards online gambling addiction. 93% of participants were above the addiction score threshold. The findings showed a positive association between narcissism and psychopathy and online gambling addiction and no relationship between Machiavellianism and this addiction. Narcissism and psychopathy personality traits were determined to be risk factors for online gambling addiction. Since this study identified that men and students with the personality traits of narcissism and psychopathy are prone to online gambling, interventions with these groups may help prevent the negative consequences of online gambling before they occur.

Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Pelaku yang Mempromosikan Judi Online

Indonesia as a country of law prohibits gambling, including the promotion of online gambling, because it is contrary to religious values, Pancasila morals, and endangers society. Criminal provisions related to gambling are regulated in the Criminal Code and the ITE Law, including sanctions for promotion through electronic media. Online gambling is increasingly rampant along with technological advances, driven by promotions by influencers who violate ethics and the law. An example of a case is two celebrities who were arrested for promoting gambling sites. The law strictly prohibits the distribution of gambling content in any form, as regulated in the ITE Law and other regulations. This study uses a normative juridical method, namely a method that emphasizes research on library materials as the main basis. This approach is carried out by analyzing legal regulations, relevant literature, and expert views or theories related to the problems studied. The results of this Online gambling and its promotion are regulated in the ITE Law which prohibits the distribution of gambling information with a criminal penalty of up to 6 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion, as well as the Criminal Code which punishes online gambling promotion with the same criminal penalty. Law enforcement involves digital forensics to collect evidence and provide a deterrent effect, protecting the public from the negative impacts of online gambling.

Wacana Program Bansos untuk Korban Judi Online dalam Tinjauan Al-Maṣlaḥaḥ Al-Mursalah Perspektif Wahbah Az-Zuḥaili

The Minister of Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Muhadjir Effendy, opened the opportunity for victims of online gambling to be included in Social Welfare Integrated Data (DTKS) so that they could receive social assistance. The victims are family members or close relatives who have been financially harmed by online gambling perpetrators. This programme sparked support and opposition from various circles. The emergence of these differing views is influenced by varying perspectives on assessing the maṣlaḥaḥ (public interest) of the program. Indeed, in the context of Islamic law, maṣlaḥaḥ can be used as a basis for legitimizing something, a method known as al-maṣlaḥaḥ al-mursalah. However, according to Wahbah az-Zuḥaili in Uṣūl al-Fiqh al-Islāmi, the measure of maṣlaḥah is not human logic but the legitimacy of syariat regarding a particular form of maṣlaḥah. According to Wahbah az-Zuḥaili, human reasoning will always differ in assessing maṣlaḥah, as seen in the differing opinions of some scholars regarding the maṣlaḥah of social assistance programs. The aim of this study is to analyze the discourse surrounding the social assistance program for victims of online gambling from the perspective of al-maṣlaḥaḥ al-mursalah, according to Wahbah az-Zuḥaili. To achieve this goal, the research method used was qualitative, with a library research approach. The data collection technique involves reviewing various literature, including classical and contemporary scholars' books, scientific articles, and other relevant sources. The results of this study indicate that this program is in line with the standards of the concept of al-maṣlaḥaḥ al-mursalah, as outlined by Wahbah az-Zuḥaili.

The Phenomenon of Divorce is Caused by Online Gambling in East Jakarta

The phenomenon of divorce due to online gambling in East Jakarta has become a worrying issue, with a significant increase in recent years. This study aims to identify the factors that lead to the rise in online gambling-related divorce rates and develop effective strategies for recovery. The research method involves collecting data through surveys, in-depth interviews with affected families, and analyzing Islamic legal literature regarding online gambling. The results of the study showed that online gambling addiction causes serious damage to family structures, including severe financial problems, mental health disorders, and erosion of trust between family members. The study also found that ease of access and economic incentives are the main reasons people engage in online gambling. The impact of these findings underscores the need for comprehensive interventions, such as public education on gambling risks, emotional and financial support for affected families, and affordable rehabilitation programs. This study concludes that recovery strategies that involve collaboration between governments, health institutions, and local communities are urgently needed to reduce the negative impact of online gambling and help families get back on a healthier track. Proactive and collaborative efforts can effectively address this problem and reduce the divorce rate related to online gambling in East Jakarta.

Optimization of Police Authority as Gatekeepers in the Prevention and Eradication of Gambling Crimes

This study explores the optimization of police authority as gatekeepers in preventing and eradicating gambling crimes in Indonesia. Using a normative legal research method, it examines legal frameworks, administrative challenges, and social dynamics affecting law enforcement efforts. A legislative approach reviews relevant legal provisions, while a conceptual approach analyzes the police's role in crime prevention. Findings reveal that limited resources, insufficient community cooperation, rapid technological advancements in online gambling, and complex legal constraints hinder police effectiveness. Key recommendations include enhancing community partnerships, conducting regular police training, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and leveraging information technology to strengthen law enforcement capacity. These measures aim to improve crime prevention and eradication strategies while fostering public trust and promoting legal compliance. The proposed reforms offer a roadmap for developing more effective policing strategies and creating safer communities through proactive and responsive law enforcement practices.

Application of the Law to Penal Legal Measures in Investigations of Perpetrators of Online Gambling Crimes (Case Study LP/A-05 /Iii / 2023 / Spkt / Satreskrim / Res Mura / South Sumatera in the Legal Area of the Police

Application of the Law to Penal Legal Measures in Investigations of Perpetrators of Online Gambling Crimes (Case Study LP/A-05 /Iii / 2023 / Spkt / Satreskrim / Res Mura / South Sumatera in the Legal Area of the Police

Gender Dynamics in Video Game Use: usage patterns, parental control, motivations, and effects in spanish adolescents

Introduction: Video game usage among adolescents has become a focal area of study due to its impact on development and social behaviors. Gender differences in gaming engagement and parental control raise questions about tailored intervention needs. Objective: This study aimed to examine video game usage patterns, motivations, parental controls, and problematic use among Spanish adolescents aged 12-20, while exploring gender-specific differences to identify potential areas for targeted interventions. Methodology: A sample of 2567 Spanish adolescents (M=14.89; SD=1.90) participated in a survey-based study assessing gaming habits, parental control, motivations for gaming, and indicators of problematic use. Results: The findings revealed significant gender differences: male adolescents reported higher gaming involvement, spending more time and money on video games, and engaged more in online gambling, which correlated with increased problem gambling rates. In contrast, female adolescents reported experiencing greater parental control and supervision regarding their gaming activities. Discussion: These findings align with previous studies suggesting that male adolescents are more likely to engage heavily in gaming and gambling behaviors, while females are subject to more parental oversight. Such gender-specific patterns suggest different motivations and social dynamics in gaming among adolescents. Conclusions: This study highlights the necessity for gender-responsive strategies to promote healthy gaming habits among adolescents. Interventions should consider these distinct patterns to effectively mitigate potential risks associated with excessive or problematic gaming behaviors, emphasizing a balanced approach tailored to the unique needs of male and female gamers.

Mental Health Conditions and Quality of Life among Online Gambling College Students: A Descriptive Study

The phenomenon of online gambling is widespread among college students in Indonesia. However, little is known about its impact on their mental health and health-related quality of life. This study aimed to examine the mental health and quality of life of college students affected by online gambling. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with online questionnaires distributed to 118 students who had engaged in online gambling within the past 12 months. The Self-Report Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) and the 12-Item Short FormHealth Survey (SF-12) were used for assessment. Results showed that Mental ComponentSummary (MCS-12) scores were lower than Physical Component Summary (PCS-12)scores. Respondents reported issues such as sleep disturbances, difficulty enjoying daily activities, fatigue, decision-making struggles, lack of a sense of purpose, feelings of unhappiness and worthlessness, nervousness, and frequent worry. These findings suggest that online gambling may have a harmful effect on students' mental health and overall quality of life.

The social order of illegal markets in cyberspace: extralegal governance and online gambling in China

How do illegal markets operate in cyberspace? Drawing on interview data, this article examines the organizational structure of China’s illegal online gambling businesses and their use of extralegal governance institutions to marketize services, ensure fair play, enforce compliance, and reduce the risk of prosecution. The article also discusses the impact of China’s intensified efforts to repress illegal markets. It suggests that operators in the illegal online market now prefer to settle gambling debts using ex ante means, such as deposits, rather than ex post mechanisms, such as using interpersonal obligations or violence to enforce debt collection. This research contributes to the literature on extralegal governance, gambling, and illegal markets.

Pengaturan Judi Online dan Penegakan Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik

Along with the advancement of technology, online gambling games that were initially only considered entertainment, turned into a source of income or known as online gambling. On this basis, the government issued Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions to regulate the management of information and electronic transactions in Indonesia. Since its enactment in 2008, Law No. 11 of 2008 has not undergone major changes to keep pace with the rapid advancement of information technology, especially related to online gambling. This research is a normative judicial research supported by a legislative approach, a sociolegal approach and a conceptual approach using primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. This study uses data collection techniques in the form of observation and literature studies. The processing technique of legal materials is carried out in several stages, namely inventory, classification, systematization and verification, after which it will be analyzed qualitatively judicially according to the information obtained from various legal materials. The results of this study show that (1) Regulation of online gambling in Indonesia is regulated in 9 laws and regulations, namely in laws and regulations (2) Law enforcement against online gambling in Indonesia has not been running effectively, seeing that the data on online gambling cases from year to year online gambling cases are increasing. (3) Legal protection for people involved in online gambling, having legal protection rights guaranteed by Law Number 8 of 1981 concerning the Criminal Procedure Law (KUHAP).

Analisis Resepsi Generasi Z terhadap Judi Online pada Kanal YouTube Ferry Irwandi

Generation Z is highly active on social media, a trend amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic due to limited social interaction. Data from the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) reveals that Generation Z constitutes the majority of internet users (34.40%). This shift in communication behavior has brought convenience but also increased cybercrime. UU No 19 Tahun 2016regulates various cybercrime issues including online gambling. Indonesia has the highest number of online gambling users globally, with around 200,000 active users. Influencer Ferry Irwandi highlights the seriousness of this issue on his YouTube channel, which featured three new videos on the topic in September 2023. His observations underline the need for further research into the impact of online gambling on Generation Z. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using Stuart Hall's reception analysis method, focusing on Generation Z. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The findings reveal Generation Z's reception of online gambling content on Ferry Irwandi's channel, identifying two primary perspectives: the Dominant-Hegemonic Reading Position and the Negotiated Reading Position. Generation Z recognizes online gambling as a pervasive, addictive, and destructive activity. They assert that influencers do not significantly contribute to its spread, emphasizing the importance of being selective about media consumption. Generation Z calls for decisive government action to address online gambling issues.

Factors influencing the adoption of pre-commitment devices for online gambling

Deposit limits are a voluntary pre-commitment device that allow gambling customers to pre-select the amount of money they want to be able to deposit into their gambling accounts, representing an external aid to self-control. This study aimed to investigate attitudes towards and use of deposit limits along with perceived barriers and motivators to use among regular online gambling customers using the Theory of Planned Behaviour as a framework. An online survey was completed by 299 participants [84.3% male; M age = 48.85] years recruited through an Australian online wagering operator. Results showed that positive attitudes and perceptions of social norms was related to deposit limit use and that not knowing what limit to set was a significant barrier to use, thus supporting the Theory of Planned Behaviour as a relevant framework. Additional barriers to use included perceptions that individuals could manage their own betting, that deposit limits were for people with gambling problems, not wanting to change or have their gambling constrained, and not knowing what limit to set. Motivators included concerns that individuals might be betting too much and wanting to limit their spend. This specific exploration of barriers and motivators to use deposit limits will enable strategies to be developed to enhance voluntary uptake and meaningful engagement among a broader group of gambling customers.

Are Today's Gamers Tomorrow's Gamblers? The Relationship Between Problem Gaming and Online Problem Gambling, and the Indirect Effect of Purchasing Loot Boxes' Risk.

The present study aims to bridge the gap regarding the potential influence of problem gaming on problem gambling (PG) by examining the potential indirect effect of risky loot box use in this relationship. We also aim to examine these relationships in an understudied cultural context, that is, Eastern European, thus enlarging the current geographical scope of the research on problematic gaming and gambling. The research was conducted on a sample of 703 Romanians (56.5 percent male, 43.5 percent female), aged between 18 and 46 (M = 23.07; SD = 5.24), who play video games frequently. They completed instruments measuring problem gaming, online PG, and purchasing loot boxes risk. Our findings also indicate that risky engagement with loot box mechanism had a significant indirect effect on the association between the two types of problematic behavior (i.e., gaming and gambling). This suggests that excessive involvement in online gaming is linked with an increased propensity for problematic use of loot boxes, and further with a higher risk of PG. Our results indicate that higher involvement in video gaming may be associated with higher levels of risky engagement, which could plausibly lead to a greater likelihood of purchasing them and this more problematic relationship with loot boxes further increases the risk of PG. Our study contributes to advancing knowledge about these constructs while suggesting the negative impact of loot boxes in that their acquisition is related to higher involvement in online gambling.