Online Gambling Research Articles

Systematic Assessment of Gambling Type Involvement: Reliability and Validity of the Gambling Disorder Identification Test (GDIT).

Gambling type involvement, both in terms of participation (engagement in specific gambling types) and diversity (how many gambling types an individual engages in), is a key feature to address in gambling self-report measures, but such systematic measurement procedures are scarce. The aim of this study was to test the psychometric performance of the gambling type assessment in the recently developed Gambling Disorder Identification Test (GDIT), in terms of test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and patterns of gambling diversity, among help-seeking and general population gambling samples (total n = 603). Overall, online gambling was more commonly reported as problematic than land-based gambling. Retest reliability varied for specific gambling types (ICC range 0.32-0.64, rtet range 0.66-0.85). In terms of gambling participation, online gambling showed stronger correlations with GDIT total score (i.e., symptom severity) than land-based gambling, where Slots showed the strongest correlation (r = 0.52), followed by Casino table games (r = 0.25), Sports and Horse betting (r = 0.16 and r = 0.14, respectively), and Poker (r = 0.14). Lotteries showed no correlation with GDIT total score (r=-0,01). For Slots gambling, all gambling diversity levels (including Slots as a single gambling type) were on average associated with the highest diagnostic severity level (GDIT total score > 30; severe gambling disorder). Finally, explorative configural frequency analysis identified typical and antitypical gambling diversity patterns. The result from the current study corroborates findings that engagement in specific gambling types matter, and that such features should be included in gambling measurement. We conclude that the GDIT is a reliable and valid measure for systematic assessment of gambling type involvement. The GDIT can be used to assess gambling participation and diversity, as part of a broad measurement setup for problem gambling and gambling disorder.

The Urgency of Presidential Regulation No. 21 of 2024 in the Context of Social Assistance and Online Gambling in Indonesia

This study examines the urgency of Presidential Regulation No. 21 of 2024 in addressing the dual issues of social assistance distribution and online gambling in Indonesia through a normative juridical analysis. The regulation aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of social assistance programs while implementing stringent measures to control the proliferation of online gambling. Key provisions include the establishment of a centralized database, digital payment systems, regular audits, and strict licensing requirements for online gambling platforms. The analysis reveals that these measures are well-aligned with existing laws and have the potential to significantly improve social welfare and mitigate the negative impacts of online gambling. However, successful implementation will require overcoming challenges such as bureaucratic resistance and technological infrastructure needs. The study underscores the regulation's pivotal role in promoting social welfare and provides insights for policymakers to further strengthen regulatory frameworks in these areas.

Analysis and Governance Strategies of Online Gambling Crimes under New Live Streaming: Taking Lottery Games as an Example

With the development of multimedia technology and the increasing popularity of online live streaming, new forms of online gambling crimes using online live streaming platforms for game live streaming have also emerged, and new operating modes and criminal methods have been used. This gambling method involves certain game anchors using their online popularity, as well as the trust of some fans and their viewers in their anchors during live broadcasts, to attract viewers to participate in gambling through various means and gimmicks. This new type of network under game live streaming involves various factors such as law, technology, and regulation. Live streaming platforms, hosts, and users who watch live broadcasts must strictly abide by laws and regulations. Government regulatory departments also need to strengthen their supervision of whether gambling is involved in the field of online live streaming, protect the legitimate rights and interests of the public, and maintain a healthy and orderly online environment.

Tinjauan Kriminologi Terhadap Tindak Pidana Judi Online Studi Kasus Omzet Jaringan Judi Online Capai Rp 2,2 Milyar di Batam

This study aims to analyze and find out about the factors that cause online gambling and find out how the action will be taken by the government and law enforcement agencies against online gambling activities that occur in the city of Batam. Regulation of online gambling crime in Indonesia is regulated in Law No. 19 of 2016 on amendments to Law No. 11 of 2008 on information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), containing provisions regarding gambling conducted online via the internet in Article 27 paragraph (2) which reads “Any person intentionally without the right to distribute, transmit and/or make accessible information or documents that have a prohibition of gambling-charged acts. The punishment for this violation is regulated in Article 45 paragraph (2), namely “any person intentionally and without the right to distribute and/or transmit and/or make accessible electronic information and/or electronic documents that have a gambling charge as intended in Article 27 paragraph (2) of the ITE Law shall be sentenced to a maximum of 6 (six) years in prison or a maximum fine of Rp. 1 billion”.

Analisis Yuridis Tindak Pidana Mempergunakan Kesempatan Main Judi dalam KUHP

This juridical analysis of the criminal act of using the opportunity to gamble in the Criminal Code (KUHP) discusses the legal regulation of the criminal act of gambling via online platforms. In the digital era, the practice of online gambling has become a significant phenomenon. However, law enforcement against online gambling crimes still faces various obstacles and weaknesses. Therefore, this analysis focuses on applicable legal regulations, such as Article 303 of the Criminal Code, as well as Law no. 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), to find out how criminal acts of online gambling can be punished and overcome. This analysis also discusses the criminal sanctions that can be imposed, including imprisonment and fines, as well as effective prevention and law enforcement efforts.

Harmonisasi Hukum dan Penegakan Hukum yang Berkeadilan dalam Tindak Pidana Judi Togel dan Online

Gambling and online gambling have become a disturbing phenomenon in society. This gambling not only has a negative impact on individuals, but also on society as a whole. The purpose of this article is so that people who are still actively gambling can stop and law enforcers can further improve prevention and restore disturbances. The method used is juridical-sociological which not only focuses on written law but considers social aspects. Crime prevention efforts are actually a continuous and continuous effort. There is no, and there will never be a final effort. However, efforts must still be made to further ensure the protection and welfare of society. However, efforts must still be made to further ensure the protection and welfare of society. Suggestions for law enforcers are to carry out strict supervision, take firm action and provide rehabilitation for gambling addicts.

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.

Betting high, feeling low: a cross-sectional examination of gambling severity and psychological distress among Ghanaian youth

BackgroundLittle is known about the nexus between online gambling and psychological distress among youth, especially in Ghana. This study aimed to investigate the effects of online sports betting on psychological distress, focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress among young individuals in the Volta region of Ghana.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out at various betting centers in the Volta region of Ghana. Four hundred and three (403) participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling method. The study used a standardized questionnaire to assess psychological distress with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS 21) and problematic gambling with the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). The analysis included both descriptive and inferential methods. These include the implementation of the bootstrap technique within multiple regression models using the current versions of Jeffreys’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP) [0.18.2], Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) [29.0.2], and Microsoft Excel (2019).ResultsThe study found a prevalence of 40% for problematic gambling and 44% for moderate gambling problems among participants, resulting in an overall gambling prevalence of 84%. Regarding psychological distress, the estimated prevalence of depression among participants was 43.6%, with stress reported at 31.1% and anxiety at 68.8%. The overall prevalence of psychological distress was 48%. When analyzing the link between gambling and psychological distress, the study noted that males were more prone to gambling-related psychological distress than females (β = 2.036, p = 0.025). Furthermore, individuals with problem gambling showed the highest probability of experiencing more significant psychological distress compared to other groups (β = 9.228, p = 0.002), followed by those with moderate gambling levels (β = 3.283, p = 0.002).ConclusionWe recommend that the mental health unit of the Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with the Gaming Commission of Ghana, should develop youth-friendly interventions to address the prevalence and onset of problematic gambling among the youth, especially males. This could, in turn, reduce the prevalence of psychological distress among youth engaged in online gambling in Ghana.

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 Ravaging Effects of Online Gambling on The Social Functioning of Male Breadwinners In African Families

This systematic review examines the ravaging effects of online gambling on the social functioning of male breadwinners in African families. Online gambling negatively impacts the social functioning of male breadwinners in African families. The researcher realized that online gambling among male African breadwinners leads to habitual neglect of the family and deterioration in socialization. As a result, the way African families function socially is often changed negatively by the male gambler's behaviour. Additionally, because these men are seen as the heads of the families and superiors in their communities, families are further burdened as they fear confronting the situation. The researcher adopted the PRISMA methods for this paper. Based on their excellent reputation and strong recommendations, the researcher used the following scientific search databases to gather data for this study: Google Scholar; Taylor and Francis; Scopus, ScienceDirect, and ResearchGate. The researcher gathered 23 peer-reviewed journal articles, published between 2011 and 2024, and verified them after screening to ensure the study's eminence. Online gambling is growing daily across the globe, particularly in African continents. Some families rely on online gambling for survival due to the poverty rate and high unemployment among African communities. Male breadwinners are opting for online gambling to support their families financially despite its addictive nature and lack of monitoring in many parts of Africa. Because online gambling is so addictive, some male breadwinners find that they spend less time with their families, being more focused on gaming. This study is pivotal as it creates awareness in African continents about the ravaging effects of online gambling among male breadwinners. This study can be further expanded by focusing on African continents, especially in South Africa, where online gaming has been recorded as high in the past few years among males.

Nexus between Illegal Online Loans, Illegal Online Gambling, and the Rise of Sugar Daddy Phenomenon in Indonesia

Nexus between Illegal Online Loans, Illegal Online Gambling, and the Rise of Sugar Daddy Phenomenon in Indonesia

Probing the Role of Digital Payment Solutions in Gambling Behavior: Preliminary Results From an Exploratory Focus Group Session With Problem Gamblers.

Technology has significantly reshaped the landscape and accessibility of gambling, creating uncharted territory for researchers and policy makers involved in the responsible gambling (RG) agenda. Digital payment solutions (DPS) are the latest addition of technology-based services in gambling and are now prominently used for deposit and win withdrawal. The seamless collaboration between online gambling operators and DPS, however, has raised concerns regarding the potential role of DPS platforms in facilitating harmful behavior. Using a focus group session with problem gamblers, this study describes a preliminary investigation of the role of DPS in the online gambling context and its influence on players' gambling habits, financial behavior, choices of gambling environment, and the overall outcome of gambling subjective experiences. A total of 6 problem gamblers participated in a one-and-half-hour focus group session to discuss how DPSs are integrated into their everyday gambling habits, what motivates them to use DPS, and what shifts they observe in their gambling behavior. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the empirical evidence with a mix of inductive and deductive research approaches as a knowledge claim strategy. Our initial findings revealed that the influence of DPSs in online gambling is multifaced where, on the one hand, their ability to integrate with players' existing habits seamlessly underscores the facilitating role they play in potentially maximizing harm. On the other hand, we find preliminary evidence that DPSs can have a direct influence on gambling outcomes in both subtle and pervasive ways-nudging, institutionalizing, constraining, or triggering players' gambling activities. This study also highlights the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of online gambling, and it proposes a preliminary conceptual framework to illustrate the sociotechnical interplay between DPS and gambling habits that ultimately capture the outcome of gambling's subjective experience. Disguised as a passive payment enabler, the role of DPS has so far received scant attention; however, this exploratory qualitative study demonstrates that given the technological advantage and access to customer financial data, DPS can become a potent platform to enable and at times trigger harmful gambling. In addition, DPS's bird's-eye view of cross-operator gambling behavior can open up an opportunity for researchers and policy makers to explore harm reduction measures that can be implemented at the digital payment level for gambling customers. Finally, more interdisciplinary studies are needed to formulate the sociotechnical nature of online gambling and holistic harm minimization strategy.

The Influence of Financial Knowledge and Locus of Control on Personal Financial Management with Demographics as a Moderating Variable (Case Study on Generation Z)

Nowadays, Generation Z is closely related to financial issues, which are connected to the increasing prevalence of financial technology in Indonesia. These issues include pay-later cases, problems regarding the understanding of online gambling, and a consumptive nature. This study aims to determine the influence of financial knowledge and locus of control on personal financial management, with demographics as a moderating variable. The study employs an experimental method using a 2 x 2 between-subjects design. The population of this study is Generation Z in Indonesia, divided into two groups: those who are employed and those who are not. The sample consists of 51 participants selected through purposive sampling. They were given manipulated cases adjusted to their profiles, and then asked to make financial decisions. The results of this study show a significant simultaneous influence of financial knowledge and locus of control on personal financial management, both with and without the moderating variable. However, individually, financial knowledge and locus of control cannot be moderated by demographics in their effect on personal financial management. Nonetheless, without the moderating variable, both financial knowledge and locus of control have a direct and partial influence on personal financial management

Maladaptive daydreaming and problematic online behaviors: A network analysis approach

Previous evidence showed that Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) is positively associated with different Problematic Online Behaviors (POBs). This study aimed to investigate the mutual relationship between MD and several POBs. Data were collected from 1209 participants, aged 18–73 (M = 30.59, SD = 12.26), through self-report questionnaires assessing MD and POBs, including problematic online gambling, problematic online gaming, problematic cybersex, Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU), problematic online shopping, and cyberchondria. Two psychometric network analyses were performed to examine the associations between all POBs at item levels, and between MD and POBs at construct levels. Results revealed six distinct communities, supporting the specificity of each POB. Furthermore, MD was found to be more strongly associated with PSMU and cyberchondria, and weakly associated with problematic online gaming, problematic cybersex, and problematic online shopping. The mutual relationships between MD and POBs might have relevant implications for the assessment and treatment of these clinical conditions.

Public Policy on Countering Online Gambling in Indonesia

Public Policy on Countering Online Gambling in Indonesia

The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents the prevalence of any gambling activity, the prevalence of engaging in specific gambling activities, the prevalence of any risk gambling and problematic gambling, and the prevalence of any risk and problematic gambling by gambling activity. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. We systematically searched for peer-reviewed literature (on MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycInfo) and grey literature to identify papers published between Jan 1, 2010, and March 4, 2024. We searched for any gambling, including engagement with individual gambling activities, and problematic gambling data among adults and adolescents. We included papers that reported the prevalence or proportion of a gambling outcome of interest. We excluded papers of non-original data or based on a biased sample. Data were extracted into a bespoke Microsoft Access database, with the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool used to identify the risk of bias for each sample. Representative population survey estimates were firstly meta-analysed into country-level prevalence estimates, using metaprop, of any gambling, any risk gambling, problematic gambling, and by gambling activity. Secondly, population-weighted regional-level and global estimates were generated for any gambling, any risk gambling, problematic gambling, and specific gambling activity. This review is registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021251835). We screened 3692 reports, with 380 representative unique samples, in 68 countries and territories. Overall, the included samples consisted of slightly more men or male individuals, with a mean age of 29·72 years, and most samples identified were from high-income countries. Of these samples, 366 were included in the meta-analysis. Globally, 46·2% (95% CI 41·7-50·8) of adults and 17·9% (14·8-21·2) of adolescents had gambled in the past 12 months. Rates of gambling were higher among men (49·1%; 45·5-52·6) than women (37·4%; 32·0-42·5). Among adults, 8·7% (6·6-11·3) were classified as engaging in any risk gambling, and 1·41% (1·06-1·84) were engaging in problematic gambling. Among adults, rates of problematic gambling were greatest among online casino or slots gambling (15·8%; 10·7-21·6). There were few data reported on any risk and problematic gambling among adolescent samples. Existing evidence suggests that gambling is prevalent globally, that a substantial proportion of the population engage in problematic gambling, and that rates of problematic gambling are greatest among those gambling on online formats. Given the growth of the online gambling industry and the association between gambling and a range of public health harms, governments need to give greater attention to the strict regulation and monitoring of gambling globally. Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.

Nurturing Resilient Generations: Character Education in Islamic Teachings within the Framework of Society 5.0

In the 4.0 industrial revolution era, people need to be technology literate. This is carried out in light of the fact that people frequently utilize technology to make a variety of tasks or activities easier, including educational tasks. Technology can also help societies in a country to meet other societies around the words using varieties of social media platforms. Technology enlighten the 5.0 society’s task, but the existence of digital technology also causes children and teenagers to face a variety of issues; it impedes their development and progress, and it leads to negative behavior among children and teenagers. Violence, online gambling, free sex, killing for the sake of money, even, and suicide. In the 5.0 society era, however, a resilient generation is required. We need human resources that can not only utilize technology to make life easier but also use it to benefit people and the environment in order to meet the challenges of this new era. Qualitative methodologies and a literature review are used in this study. For this study, the author gathers and examines information from a number of trustworthy sources. The study's findings suggest that teaching Islamic character building education to children and teenagers is essential to prepare them to be resilient adults. Islam teaches about morality, adab, seerah, muroqabalah, worship, and monotheism. Communities, families, and educational institutions as well as the government can work together to establish character education initiatives that are in line with Islamic beliefs. Islamic character education offer insights into developing a resilient mindset that withstands technology disruptions and societal upheavals by utilizing a holistic viewpoint that takes into account people's spiritual, intellectual, and emotional aspects resulting resilient generations.

Illegal Online Gambling Site Detection using Multiple Resource-Oriented Machine Learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to faster digitalization and illegal online gambling has become popular. As illegal online gambling brings not only financial threats but also breaches in overall cyber security, this study defines the concept of absolute illegal online gambling (AIOG) using a machine-learning-driven approach with information gathered from public webpages. By analysing 11,172 sites to detect illegal online gambling, the proposed model classifies key features such as URLs (Uniform Resource Locator), WHOIS, INDEX, and landing page information. With a combination of text and image analyses with machine learning-driven approach, the proposed model offers the ensemble combination of attributes for high detection performance with the verification of common attributes from metadata in online gambling. This study suggests a strategy for dynamic resource utilization to increase the classification accuracy of the current environment. As a result, this research expands the scope of hybrid web mining through constant updating of data to achieve content-based filtering.

Gambling research in Canada

Gambling research in Canada Professor Fiona Nicoll from the University of Alberta and Professor Kate Bedford from the University of Birmingham delve into gambling research in Canada, emphasizing the need to widen the lens. The gambling landscape has changed radically in Canada, as in many other countries around the world. Gambling is no longer a spatially and temporally bound activity: it is available anywhere, anytime, on a mobile device. In light of growing concerns about the harms associated with liberalizing online gambling and sports betting, there is an urgent need to take stock of recent developments and debate the next steps comprehensively, using the full range of research into gambling harms.

Cybercrime in virtual spaces: An overview of the law in Indonesia

The Internet has the potential to overcome national barriers and facilitate global dissemination of information. Although its benefits are numerous, it also has detrimental consequences that could disrupt society. Engaging in cybercrime is typically required only to create a substantial number of blogs, accounts, applications, programs, and websites on various social and mass media platforms for illicit purposes. Examples of unlawful activities include, but are not limited to, fraud, data theft, unauthorized use of credit cards, distribution of inappropriate content, online gambling, and prostitution, as well as hate speech and extremist or terrorist activities. To address the issue of virtual space crime, the government enacted Law No. 19 of 2016, which amended Law No. 11 of 2008, with respect to information and electronic transactions. However, it is important to recognize that not all people who use the internet have a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework. Consequently, government, employers, and institutions involved in information and communication technology are responsible for educating the public about the law to reduce the incidence of criminal activity in virtual spaces.