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Addiction experts fear the fallout if California legalizes sports betting
- October 05, 2022
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that states could legalize betting on sports, California — with 40 million people and numerous professional teams — has been the great white whale, eluding gambling companies and casino-hosting tribal communities.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that states could legalize betting on sports, California — with 40 million people and numerous professional teams — has been the great white whale, eluding gambling companies and casino-hosting tribal communities.
Review: One in every 400 adults has sought help for problem gambling
- July 14, 2022
A new systematic review published today by the scientific journal Addiction has found that, globally, around one in every 400 adults (0.23% of the current general adult population) has sought help for gambling problems, either during the past 12 months or at some point in their lifetime.
A new systematic review published today by the scientific journal Addiction has found that, globally, around one in every 400 adults (0.23% of the current general adult population) has sought help for gambling problems, either during the past 12 months or at some point in their lifetime.
UMass Amherst research professor receives award from National Council on Problem Gambling
- July 22, 2021
Not long after earning her Ph.D. in sociology and losing her brief first job with a software startup that shut down overnight, Rachel Volberg took a chance - on gambling studies, a nearly nonexistent field.
Not long after earning her Ph.D. in sociology and losing her brief first job with a software startup that shut down overnight, Rachel Volberg took a chance - on gambling studies, a nearly nonexistent field.
Hope can help people feel happier, protect them from risky behaviors
- December 17, 2020
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
UMass Amherst receives new funding to continue gambling impact research
- February 04, 2020
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded a renewable contract to a University of Massachusetts Amherst team to continue groundbreaking research into the socioeconomic impacts of introducing casino gambling in the state.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded a renewable contract to a University of Massachusetts Amherst team to continue groundbreaking research into the socioeconomic impacts of introducing casino gambling in the state.
Siblings of people with gambling disorder display increased impulsivity, risky decision-making
- October 09, 2019
Biological siblings of people with gambling disorder also display markers of increased impulsivity and risk-taking, according to a new UBC psychology study. The findings, published today in Neuropsychopharmacology, suggest people with gambling disorder - a psychiatric term for serious gambling problems - may have pre-existing genetic vulnerabilities to the illness.
Biological siblings of people with gambling disorder also display markers of increased impulsivity and risk-taking, according to a new UBC psychology study. The findings, published today in Neuropsychopharmacology, suggest people with gambling disorder - a psychiatric term for serious gambling problems - may have pre-existing genetic vulnerabilities to the illness.
Researchers find link between frequently trading cryptocurrency and problem gambling
- March 11, 2019
Researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Social Work have found a link between frequently trading cryptocurrency -- a digital and virtual currency -- and problem gambling.
Researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Social Work have found a link between frequently trading cryptocurrency -- a digital and virtual currency -- and problem gambling.
Nonprofit bets Asian-American students can learn to avoid unhealthy gambling
- November 26, 2018
The students listened attentively as Ryan Wong explained how casinos keep customers chasing that elusive jackpot.
The students listened attentively as Ryan Wong explained how casinos keep customers chasing that elusive jackpot.
Study provides vital clues into biology of gambling addiction
- January 03, 2017
Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research.
Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research.
Study sheds light on neuronal circuits during risky behavior
- July 27, 2016
New research sheds light on what's going on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a risk or play it safe. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process.
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New research sheds light on what's going on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a risk or play it safe. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process.
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