Impact Of Gambling Research Articles

Harming the innocent: estimating the number of children affected by parental problem gambling

Abstract Background The impact of parental problem gambling on children and adolescents encompasses negative outcomes in psychological, financial, behavioral, physical health, and family relationship domains. For Germany, estimates on the number of co-affected minors are lacking. Methods Within the population-representative Germany-wide “Glücksspielsurvey 2023” (i.e., “Gambling Survey 2023”), we assessed parenthood in survey participants with gambling disorder (GD; according to DSM-5) as well as the number of minors (age <18 years) living a) together with a person with gambling disorder (shared household) or b) apart from a parent with gambling disorder (separate household). Using a “minimum maximum approach,” we performed a weighted extrapolation to estimate the number of co-affected minors in the German resident population (range 18 to 70 years of age) and the prevalence of parental GD among Germany-residing minors. Results 46.8% (n = 132) of survey participants with GD report shared households with minors and 16.3% (n = 46) separate households. The average number of minors concerned was 1.55 (SD = 0.07) in shared and 1.51 (SD = 0.13) in separate households. This translates into 480,294 to 701,766 co-affected children in shared households (3.4% to 4.9% of Germany-residing minors) and 91,742 to 124,618 co-affected children in separate households (0.6% to 0.9% of Germany-residing minors). Discussion and conclusions Taking shared and separate households into account, one in 20 Germany-residing minors is co-affected by parental GD. Acknowledging that impaired psychosocial wellbeing in the context of parental GD could persist into adulthood of co-affected minors, this issue ought to be recognized as a major public health concern. To reduce related harm, children of people with GD should be best possibly integrated into the care process by offering additional help and support strategies explicitly addressed at this vulnerable population. Key messages • Parental problem gambling significantly impacts a substantial portion of German minors, with approximately one in 20 being affected, highlighting the urgent need for attention to this issue. • Recognizing parental gambling’s long-term impact on minors, it’s crucial to implement support strategies in care to address their needs effectively.

What increases and how to reduce the impact of gambling advertising?

What increases and how to reduce the impact of gambling advertising?

Impact of Gambling on the Internet on Middle-Term and Long-Term Recovery from Gambling Disorder: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study.

Online gamblers are more likely to experience gambling problems. The main objective was to compare the frequency of recovery one (middle-term) and two (long-term) years after treatment initiation, according to the gambling medium (Internet vs. land-based gambling). The secondary objectives were (i) to compare online and offline gamblers at inclusion and (ii) to investigate whether the gambling medium was a predictive factor of recovery. Outpatients beginning treatment for a GD (n = 237) were assessed at inclusion (treatment initiation) and after 1 and 2 years. Bivariate analyses were performed to compare online and offline gamblers at inclusion and on the frequency of recovery at one and two years. Two multivariate logistic regressions were then performed to identify factors associated with middle- and long-term recovery. The majority of patients achieved middle (74.2%) and long-term (78.9%) recovery, with no difference between online and offline gamblers. The gambling medium was not a predictive factor of recovery. Patients with a higher perceived self-efficacy (OR = 1.04 [1.01-1.07], p = .046) and having no history of mood disorders (OR = 11.18 [2.53-49.50], p < .001) at inclusion were more likely to achieve middle-term recovery, while long-term recovery was associated with a lower level of sensation seeking (OR = 0.67 [0.48-0.92], p = .015) at treatment initiation. Online gambling did not seem to influence middle- and long-term recovery compared to offline gambling. Enhancement of perceived self-efficacy and treatment of mood disorders, and treatment strategies focused on sensation-seeking may represent helpful care strategies for favouring achievement of middle-term recovery and maintenance of long-term recovery, respectively. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01248767, date of first registration: November 25, 2010.

Islamic Psychotherapy in Handling the Impact of Online Gambling on Mental Health in the Digital Era

Islamic Psychotherapy in Handling the Impact of Online Gambling on Mental Health in the Digital Era

Impact of sports gambling on mental health

Utilizing the staggered legalization of gambling across states following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, we provide causal evidence of the impact of gambling on mental health. Our results indicate that legalized gambling leads to a 5.5 percentage points decrease – over 11% – in the likelihood of poor mental health for men between 18 and 24, but a 3.8 percentage point increase – nearly 10% – for men between 30 and 34; there is no discernible effect for women.

Industrial Online Gambling as Dangerous Cyber Crime in Indonesia

Currently, the reality of a lifestyle that tends to be consumptive, especially combined with the increase in daily necessities due to the speedy rate of economic inflation, makes everyone want to achieve everything practically and instantly, or they think it is easy. One of the things done is gambling. Gambling is a criminal act, i.e., risking a certain amount of money where the winning party will get the entire bet. Gambling can also be referred to as a matter of luck, as it can harm society and the nation's moral values. This crime also disturbs public order, peace, and security. In addition, the influence of gambling does not only affect adults but the impact of gambling also affects children. The Online Gambling Task Force (Satgas), formed by President Joko Widodo and the Financial Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center (PPATK), found several findings related to online gambling in Indonesia. Among them, the turnover of online gambling money reached Rp 600 trillion, and the flow of funds flowed to several countries abroad, including several ASEAN countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Online gambling turnover will reach 600 T, and the January-March 2024 period will reach 100 T. A total of 2,370,000 residents are addicted to online gambling, 2% (800,000) of children under the age of 10 years.

Perceived Impact of Gambling Advertising can Predict Gambling Severity among Patients with Gambling Disorder.

There is growing evidence that gambling advertising disproportionately affects those experiencing more severe gambling harm. Such association has been studied by recruiting gamblers using online panels, by analysing registered users' data from gambling websites, and through surveys and focus group interviews. However, it is thought that these methods tend to overestimate gambling severity. The present study employed a sample of gamblers with a verified gambling disorder diagnosis (N = 210, 7.1% females, Mage = 39.4 years) recruited for a period of under two years at a large public hospital. It examined the relationship between self-reported impact of gambling advertising, gambling preference (strategic versus non-strategic) and gambling modality (online versus in-person). The results indicated that higher perceived impact of gambling advertising predicted higher gambling severity, which supports previous findings obtained from non-clinical settings. However, contrary to what was expected, strategic gambling and online gambling were not associated with higher perceived impact of gambling advertising, even though these groups are believed to be exposed to more gambling marketing and advertising from gambling operators. The study aligns well with available scientific evidence proposing further restrictions on gambling advertising regulation due to their disproportionate impact on those already experiencing gambling harm.

The Impact of Online Gambling on Marital Relationships and Divorce Rates: A Literature Review

The Impact of Online Gambling on Marital Relationships and Divorce Rates: A Literature Review

The Impact of Online Gambling on Mental Health in New Zealand: A Comparative Study

Online gambling has witnessed exponential growth globally, facilitated by the proliferation of internet access and digital platforms. This phenomenon has sparked significant concerns regarding its potential impact on mental health, particularly in regions like New Zealand where gambling is popular. This paper endeavors to investigate the relationship between online gambling and mental health outcomes within the unique socio-cultural context of New Zealand, comparing these impacts with those of traditional forms of gambling. The introduction of online gambling has revolutionized the accessibility and convenience of participating in gambling activities. In New Zealand, as in many other jurisdictions, this shift has prompted regulatory responses aimed at managing potential risks while balancing consumer demand and industry growth. Despite these efforts, the pervasive nature of online gambling introduces distinct challenges that may exacerbate issues related to mental health. The study will begin by reviewing existing literature on global trends in online gambling and its documented effects on mental health. This will include an analysis of regulatory frameworks implemented in various countries to address these concerns, highlighting successes and challenges in consumer protection and harm minimization strategies. Psychological theories and models explaining addictive behaviors associated with online gambling will be explored to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding the observed impacts. A key focus of this research will be a comparative analysis between online gambling and traditional forms of gambling prevalent in New Zealand, such as land-based casinos and sports betting. By contrasting these modalities, the study aims to elucidate whether online gambling uniquely intensifies mental health risks or presents analogous challenges to traditional gambling activities. Methodologically, the study will employ a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative analysis will draw upon national gambling prevalence surveys and data from online gambling platforms to assess the prevalence of online gambling in New Zealand and profile its participants. Qualitative research will involve in-depth interviews with online gamblers and mental health professionals to capture nuanced insights into the psychological and emotional impacts experienced. Findings from the study are expected to contribute empirical evidence on the prevalence of online gambling in New Zealand, alongside comparative assessments of mental health outcomes between online and traditional gamblers. Specific risk factors associated with online gambling addiction and deterioration in mental health will be identified, shedding light on mechanisms through which these impacts manifest. The implications of these findings for policy and regulation will be discussed, emphasizing the need for adaptive strategies that safeguard mental well-being without stifling technological innovation or economic contributions from the gambling sector. Recommendations will be made for enhancing existing regulatory frameworks to ensure they adequately address the unique challenges posed by online gambling while promoting responsible gambling practices. This research seeks to advance understanding of the complex interplay between online gambling and mental health in New Zealand. By elucidating comparative impacts and exploring regulatory responses, the study aims to inform evidence-based interventions that support public health objectives while fostering a sustainable gambling environment.

Analisis Dampak Judi Online di Indonesia

Online gambling has become an increasingly worrying issue in Indonesia because of its very dangerous influence on society. This research aims to analyze the social, economic and psychological impacts of online gambling in Indonesia through qualitative methods with a case study approach. Data was obtained from various sources, including previous research, reports from related institutions, as well as information found online. The research results show that online gambling addiction has a very significant negative impact and various factors that cause the increase in online gambling addiction include easy access, aggressive promotion of various types of online gambling on the market. Articles related to online gambling are regulated in Law article ITE 27 section 2, but law enforcement still faces many obstacles. Handling by the police and government needs to be improved through collaboration with related institutions and strict law enforcement. The implications of these findings indicate the need for stricter policy interventions as well as education and rehabilitation programs to reduce the negative impact of online gambling on Indonesian society. Effective methods to help individuals quit online gambling addiction include psychological counseling, social support, and developing stress and emotion management skills.

Public Awareness Campaigns and Their Impact on Youth Gambling in Tanzania: A Case Study of Gallapo Ward in Manyara Region

Youth gambling is a growing concern in Tanzania, with significant participation rates among young people. Public awareness campaigns have been identified as a potential strategy to reduce youth gambling behaviors by educating them about the risks associated with gambling and promoting responsible behaviors. This study aimed to assess the impact of public awareness campaigns on reducing youth gambling in Gallapo Ward, Manyara Region, Tanzania.A mixed-methods approach was employed, including both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. A sample size of 75 youth who had participated in gambling activities was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, while qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.The findings revealed that public awareness campaigns had a significant impact on increasing awareness of legal age restrictions for gambling and improving understanding of gambling risks among youth. The campaigns also helped reduce peer pressure related to gambling and influenced youth to resist negative influences. Moreover, there was a strong belief among respondents that public awareness campaigns could contribute to a decrease in youth gambling rates.Based on the study findings, it is recommended to continue investing in and expanding public awareness campaigns focused on educating youth about responsible gambling practices. Tailored educational programs and support services should be developed to address specific knowledge gaps and behavioral patterns related to gambling among youth. Collaborative efforts involving various stakeholders are crucial for the success of these interventions.Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of public awareness campaigns in promoting responsible gambling behaviors and advocating for policy measures to safeguard youth from the harms of gambling. These findings provide valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers working towards reducing youth gambling impact in Tanzania.

Impact of Socioeconomic and Demographic Variables on Student Engagement in Gambling Activities: Insights from Mkuranga District, Tanzania

This study investigated the socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing students' gambling participation. The research design was a cross-sectional survey to collect primary and secondary data. The study used quantitative and qualitative approaches and involved eighty-seven (87) participants, including gamblers and non-gamblers from Tambani Secondary School. The logistic regression model was used as a technique for data analysis. The results indicate that 37 (42.5%) of the gambling students preferred slot gambling over other forms. The quantitative analysis revealed that four out of six socioeconomic and demographic factors were significantly associated with the probability of students participating in gambling activities. School students' gambling participation is influenced by several factors, including the number of gambling facilities, distance from home to school, monthly income, and parents' or carers' carelessness about the school. The significance of these factors was checked based on a coefficient of P-value of less than 5% (p&lt;0.05). The study concludes that the number of gambling facilities, parents' carelessness, class of the study, gender, place of residence, monthly income, and distance from home to school all influence students' gambling participation. The study suggests that the Ward Executive Officer (WEO) should encourage community members to construct school hostels and ensure strict enforcement of laws and policies for bet owners. Additionally, Community Development Officers (CDOs) could implement educational programmes to inform the community about the impact of gambling on secondary school students who have completed primary education.

The Effect of Online Gambling on Mental Health: Study on Teenagers in Panimbang District, Banten

This study aims to evaluate the effect of online gambling on mental health in a group of teenagers in Panimbang District, Banten. The research was conducted to understand the impact of online gambling activities on the mental well-being of teenagers, focusing on factors such as stress, anxiety, depression and impulsive behavior. Survey and interview methods were used to collect data from selected samples, which included teenagers aged 15-19 years who were involved in online gambling activities. The results of this research indicate that engaging in online gambling has a negative impact on the mental health of adolescents in Panimbang District. Respondents who were involved in online gambling tended to experience higher levels of stress and anxiety than those who were not involved. Apart from that, the level of depression was also found to be higher in the group of teenagers who were involved in online gambling. This research also shows a positive correlation between online gambling activities and impulsive behavior. Teenagers who engage in online gambling tend to exhibit higher levels of impulsive behavior, which can impact their decisions in everyday life. These findings underscore the importance of awareness of the negative impact of online gambling on adolescent mental health. Preventive and intervention steps need to be taken to reduce the risk of these negative impacts.

Exploring the feasibility of a gambling harm screening model in general practice and community service settings in Fairfield: a pilot study.

Gambling is a growing public health issue in Australia. However, limited research has examined the role of primary health care and social services in routine screening for gambling harm in Australia. This research aimed to explore the enablers and barriers to implementing a co-designed gambling screening model in Fairfield, New South Wales - an area with high gambling expenditure. A co-designed gambling screening and referral model for GP and community-based organisations was implemented in Fairfield in 2020. Follow-up interviews were conducted with nine health care professionals who implemented the screening in 130 patients. Thematic analysis generated key barriers and enablers for implementation of this model. Key enablers for the screening model implementation included structural factors (alignment of the screening model with current work), process factors and staffing factors (staff empowerment). However, we also noted process factors as a barrier to implementation, particularly the referral pathway following screening. Other barriers included social and structural factors, such as the complexity of gambling harm and project funding. Embedding routine screening in primary and community care settings can play a role in treating, reducing and preventing gambling-related harm, and reducing stigma in Fairfield and beyond. Additionally, screening models such as this provide health systems with clear evidence on the level of gambling harm in their community (particularly important in culturally and linguistically diverse communities who are underrepresented in research). This evidence is important for addressing system-level drivers of harm and advocating for political reform to reduce the impact of gambling on communities.

Impact of online poker gambling on behavioural and neurophysiological responses to a virtual gambling task.

Online poker gambling (OPG) involves various executive control processes and emotion regulation. In this context, we hypothesized that online poker players, accustomed to handling virtual cards, would show high performance on computerized decision-making tasks such as the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). Using press advertisements, we recruited a non-gambler group (NG; n= 20) and an OPG group (n= 22). All participants performed the IGT while their cerebral activity was recorded by electroencephalography. Compared with the OPG group, the NG group showed significantly better progression in the IGT in the last trials. Recording of brain activity revealed the appearance of a temporal map between 150 and 175 ms specific to the gain condition in both groups. A second map was observed at 215-295 ms specifically in the NG group, and the generators were identified in the occipital regions. This activity is indicative of a high level of visual awareness; thus, it reflects additional processing of visual information, which can be assumed to be induced by the lower exposure of the NGs to online card games. We hypothesize that the absence of this activity in the OPG group might be due to their online habituation to virtual environments.

Gambling and virtual reality: unraveling the illusion of near-misses effect.

Studying gambling behavior is a crucial element in reducing the impact of problem gambling. Nevertheless, most current research is carried out in controlled laboratory settings rather than real-life situations, which raises concerns about how applicable the findings are in the broader context. Virtual reality (VR) has proven to be a valuable tool and has been utilized in various experimental scenarios. A limited number of studies have employed VR to investigate gambling behaviors, and few have explored them in an older adolescent context. This study examined the behavioral and physiological effects of gambling behavior, including problem gambling, gaming addiction, and risk-taking decision-making in a sample of 36 high-school students aged between 18 to 20 years using an ad-hoc constructed VR scenario designed to simulate a slot-machine platform. The behavioral results highlighted that participants reporting more problem gambling were sensitive to near-misses: i.e., they bet more after near-misses than after losses. This result may reflect the false belief that gamblers, after near-misses, are closer to winning. Physiological data showed that participants exhibited heart rate deceleration during the anticipation of the outcome, which has been suggested to represent a marker of feedback anticipation processing and hyposensitivity to losses. Overall, this study provides evidence for a new VR tool to assess gambling behaviors and new insights into gambling-related behavioral and physiological factors. Implications for the treatment of problem gambling are discussed.

Perananan Bimbingan Agama Dalam Mencegah Perjudian Online pada Kalangan Remaja di Desa Kuta Ujung Kecamatan Darul Hasanah Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara

The rapid development of technology has made it the foundation of all human life. This can be seen in the pattern of human life that cannot be separated from technology. Technology has very positive benefits and can make human work easier if used properly and correctly, but technology can also have a vicious effect if it is not used wisely. One of the negative impacts produced by technological developments is that it is easy for teenagers to access online gambling. Gambling has been banned in religion, culture and criminal law. Teenagers who are expected to be the next generation of the nation will experience damaged morale if they continue to play online gambling. The impact of gambling is also very bad for teenagers. Qualitative research is the type of research used in this study, the chosen location is Kuta Ujung Village, Darul Hasanah District, Southeast Aceh District. Interviews, observation and documentation are data collection techniques, and Miles and Huberman's opinions are data analysis techniques. Factors that cause online gambling range from weak faith, bad environment, low level of education, lack of time, curiosity, addiction and also difficult economic factors. The role of religious guidance is very, very important for teenagers to prevent online gambling. Guidance by giving religious lectures, forming mosque youth and creating recitation programs for youth are the efforts of village authorities in motivating, facilitating and consolidating to prevent the rise of online gambling by teenagers.&#x0D; Keywords: Online Gambling, Technological Developments, Adolescents

Betting on the House: The Impact of Gambling on Homeownership in Australia

Gambling is commonly associated with social and economic disadvantage. In this paper we examine the impact of gambling on homeownership, using Australian panel data. We find that gambling is associated with a lower probability of homeownership. Specifically, our endogeneity corrected estimates show that an increase in problem gambling is associated with between 1.6 and 1.8 percentage point decrease in the probability of owning a home depending on the model. Our result show that financial stress and social capital are channels through which gambling influences the probability of homeownership.

The Social Impact of Online Games on the Lives of Rural Communities in Deli Serdang Regency

The habit of playing games has become a lifestyle that is favored by the community, especially the younger generation and even elementary school students in rural and urban areas. Especially in rural communities, the online game Higgs Domino Island is rife. The study aims to explore the factors of the rise of Higgs domino island online gambling and its impact on the community in the village of Kuta, Jurung, STM Hilir district, Deli Serdang regency. This type of research is qualitative research. This research is qualitative descriptive research with a case study method. In determining the informants researchers used a purposive sampling technique. The data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation for 3 months, starting from October 2022 until January 2023. The results showed that the factors causing the people of Kuta Jurung Village, STM Hilir District, Deli Serdang Regency to carry out online gambling, the Higgs domino island game, was due to a lack of awareness and concern from the community about the impact of gambling, besides that the majority of people also have low education and a background of socio-economic factors, situational, learning factors, perceptions of probability, and skills perception factors. The moral impact of Higgs domino island online game gambling includes unstable emotional levels, reduced social interaction, and increased criminal acts as evidenced by the increased theft of garden produce in the Kuta Jurung Village community.

DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE GAMBLING IN THE GAMBLING BUSINESS SYSTEM

The proposed study is devoted to the theoretical analysis of the development of online gambling in the gaming business system. In order to better understanding the concept of online gambling, we suggest that it is not monolithic, but is consisting of segments: casinos (commercial and tribal), state lotteries, betting on pairs, sports betting, charitable gambling, gambling on the Internet, standalone electronic gaming devices (such as video poker and video keno), and so on. Each group has its own distinct set of concerns, communities of interest, and balances of assets and liabilities. As it was noted in a report by the National Commission on the Impact of Gambling, technology in this area is developing at a rapid pace, and its potential is only beginning to be seen. The state of development of online gambling is analyzed in countries where it is legalized. And such countries that have legalized online games can be tentatively classified into three groups: 1) countries that offer operators inexpensive licensing with low tax rates and little or no control by regulators; 2) countries from the European jurisdiction, which also regulate online games for economic development, but have more rules compared to the first group; 3) developed countries with complex regulatory policies. Countries falling into the third group face the challenge of having their markets taken over by websites originating from the jurisdictions of the first two groups. Liberalization of slot machines and online gambling has a positive effect on, this growth index will be greater in those countries where gambling is oriented to local consumers. COVID-19 led to lower market revenues in the gambling sector in Europe in 2020 and 2021 compared to previous years and accelerated the previously existing trend of increasing the percentage of online gaming. Although there are significant differences in the share of online gambling in different national gambling markets, it is worth noting that with the increase in the share of online gambling, the amount of income to the budgets of countries also increases.