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{"title":"Religiosity, Financial Risk Taking, and Reward Processing: An Experimental Study.","authors":"Frederique J Vanheusden, Sundara Kashyap Vadapalli, Mamunur Rashid, Mark D Griffiths, Amee Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10899-024-10324-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-024-10324-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study investigated the extent to which financial risk-taking (FRT) perspectives and religiosity influenced an individual's performance on financial decision-making tasks under risk and/or uncertainty. It further investigated the potential to measure this interaction using electro-encephalogram (EEG) assessments through reward-related event-related potentials (P3 and FRN). EEG data were collected from 37 participants undergoing four decision-making tasks comprising the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART), Iowa Gambling Test (IGT), Mixed-Gamble Loss-Aversion Task (MGLAT), and MGLA-Success Task (MGLAST). The present study found that BART performance may be affected by an interaction of FRT perspectives and religiosity. The physiological effects of task feedback were also distinguished between religious and non-religious individuals objectively with EEG data. Overall, while religiosity and FRT may not significantly influence IGT and MGLA performance, and interact with BART in a complex way, physiological reaction towards feedback after BART performance appears to be strongly affected by religiosity and FRT perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"767-788"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141301868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived Riskiness and Problem Gambling Across Different Forms of Gambling: A Focus on 'Soft' Gambling.","authors":"David Fiedor, Miroslav Charvát, Filip Kovařík, Jindřich Frajer, Eva Aigelová, Miloslav Šerý","doi":"10.1007/s10899-024-10370-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-024-10370-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gambling encompasses a wide variety of activities, and the structural characteristics of each form contribute to its potential risk. However, the literature does not fully agree on the risk levels of certain gambling forms. In this study, we classify less risky gambling forms (soft forms) based on public perceptions of their riskiness. We examine the link between gambling experience and problem gambling prevalence. A survey was conducted in a model region of the Czech Republic, a post-socialist country with high gambling availability, with N = 2,498 respondents. A typology of gambling forms (lotteries, betting, and casino games) was created based on perceived risk similarities. Lotteries are the most frequently played gambling form, with 86.3% reporting lifetime participation. Among those who exclusively engage in lottery-type forms, 15 percentage points more women than men participated in the last year, and the gap widens to 31 points over a lifetime. Forms of gambling perceived as more risky show a lower proportion of non-problem gamblers, both for recent and lifetime participation. Furthermore, individuals who gambled within the past month or year are at higher risk of developing gambling problems compared to those whose gambling experiences were less recent.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"821-839"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116691/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Financial Literacy and Economic Attitudes as Protective Factors Against Pathological Gambling? A Systematic Review.","authors":"Chiara Barone, Guendalina Graffigna","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10375-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-025-10375-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pathological gambling poses significant global issues, leading to economic, social, and psychological consequences such as debt, family breakdowns, and mental health problems. While various risk factors for gambling addiction, including comorbid addictions, psychiatric disorders, gender, age, and easy access to gambling venues, have been well-studied, less emphasis is placed on protective factors. Strong social support and higher education are key in mitigating gambling addiction. Higher education, in particular, equips individuals with better decision-making skills and risk management strategies, reducing the likelihood of addictive behaviors. Strengthening education and social support systems is essential for preventing gambling addiction. A systematic review was conducted across Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCO, focusing on studies published after 2000. Peer-reviewed studies written in English that examined the relationship between financial literacy and gambling were included. Studies focusing solely on financial topics or not in English were excluded. The review follows the PROSPERO protocol. Financial literacy is linked to lower rates of pathological gambling, although its impact varies based on cultural context and gambling accessibility. From 880 papers, 8 met the inclusion criteria. Six studies confirmed a relationship between higher financial literacy and reduced gambling behavior, while two studies indicated that the significance of this relationship depended on specific financial literacy dimensions or contextual factors. This research underscores the importance of incorporating consumer education and psychological factors into future gambling addiction prevention strategies, particularly for younger gamblers.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"489-514"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Internet-Based Personalized Normative Feedback Among Individuals Experiencing Problem Gambling: Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Kengo Yokomitsu, Kazuya Inoue, Eiichi Kamimura, Sachio Matsushita, Ryuhei So","doi":"10.1007/s10899-024-10364-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-024-10364-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine whether fully automated and Internet-based personalized normative feedback (GAMCHECK) improves problem gambling symptoms and behaviors. We used a randomized parallel-group superiority design to examine whether GAMCHECK would be more effective than an assessment-only (AO) condition at 12-week follow-up. This study was conducted online using questionnaires and the LINE app. Participants were recruited through online surveys. All outcomes were assessed using Internet-based questionnaires. We used a linear mixed model to assess the effects of GAMCHECK on scores for the Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS) as the primary outcome; secondary outcomes were the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C), number of gambling days, money spent on gambling, and help-seeking behaviors. With data from 274 participants (GAMCHECK: n = 141; AO: n = 133), we demonstrated that GAMCHECK was more effective solely on GRCS than AO at both one-week and four-week follow-up. Furthermore, by the 12-week follow-up, GAMCHECK significantly more effective than AO on gambling symptoms measured by the GSAS, number of gambling days and amount of money spent on gambling during the prior week, GRCS, and PGI-C at 12-week follow-up. No significant effects were found for help-seeking behaviors. Cognitive distortion mediated the effect on change in GSAS scores. GAMCHECK was significantly effective in improving gambling symptoms, number of gambling days, amount of money spent on gambling, and cognitive distortion. However, regarding help-seeking behavior, further refinement of GAMCHECK is necessary to motivate problem gamblers to take actions to solve their problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"615-641"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142910997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mitigating Gambling-Related Harms in Children and Young People: A Scoping Review of Interventions.","authors":"Christina Davis, Kevin Davidson, Emily Arden-Close, Elvira Bolat, Constantina Panourgia","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10387-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-025-10387-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gambling among children and young people (CYP) has been associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including financial consequences, psychological distress, social difficulties, and increased risk of experiencing gambling-related harms in adulthood. Given the growing accessibility of gambling activities through digitally- enabled experiences and the expanding regulatory concerns, there is a pressing need for evidence-based interventions to mitigate harm in this vulnerable population. Despite numerous interventions aimed at reducing gambling-related harm among CYP, systematic analysis of their effectiveness remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive scoping review of literature published between 2008 and 2025, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews and the Arksey and O'Malley five-stage protocol. The PAGER Framework was employed to critique the literature. We searched eight electronic databases, supplemented by manual reference checks, for peer-reviewed studies on interventions to prevent or reduce gambling-related harm in CYP up to age 25. Of 11,972 articles identified, 40 met the inclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed four key themes: effective interventions often integrate multiple methods and actively engage participants, are theory-driven and delivered by trained practitioners, are tailored to developmental needs, and incorporate digital technologies. Common issues across studies included the absence of follow-up assessments and the use of adult questionnaires with CYP. We recommend addressing the social context and environment rather than focusing solely on individual behaviour, involving CYP in intervention development, evaluating long-term effects, and considering underserved populations such as CYP with special educational needs. This review underscores the urgent need for rigorously evaluated, evidence-based interventions to reduce gambling-related harm in CYP across educational, healthcare, and youth work settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"515-566"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116823/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144102904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Executive Function in Gambling Disorder: A Meta-analysis on Neuropsychological Evidence.","authors":"Miguel Peixoto, Artemisa Dores, Maria Monteiro, António Marques, Fernando Barbosa","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10383-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-025-10383-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gambling disorder (GD) is associated with deficits in various cognitive functions. Specifically for executive function (EF), previous findings are inconsistent, despite deficits being reported for shifting, inhibition, planning, and working memory domains. Although a worse performance in EF measures related to GD severity is often reported, there is a need to clarify current evidence. This study aims to systematically review and perform a meta-analysis to clarify the association between EF deficits and GD. The current study followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocols. The meta-analysis used a random effects model and robust variance estimation to analyze the data, using Hedge's g to report effect sizes. A total of 21 studies were systematically reviewed, of which 17 were included for meta-analysis. Meta-analysis was performed for shifting, inhibition, planning, and verbal fluency. Due to a lower number of studies, working memory data was systematically reviewed, but no meta-analysis was performed. Significant effect sizes were found for shifting and inhibition, indicative of deficits in participants with GD. No significant deficits were found for the other EF domains. Working memory results revealed inconsistent evidence, even when divided into verbal and visuospatial modalities. There is enough evidence of deficits in shifting and inhibition in participants with GD. However, better sample characterization should be considered in future studies to better understand the sources of potential heterogeneity. Consideration of gambling severity as a continuous variable could allow for a more detailed analysis of EF alterations across the various degrees of GD.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"449-488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116736/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Who Engages in Simultaneous Gambling and Alcohol Use, and Why? A Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Eliscia Siu-Lin Liang Sinclair, Kiran Punia, Nassim Tabri, Iris M Balodis, Hyoun S Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10378-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-025-10378-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although previous studies have established the robust concurrent use of alcohol and gambling (i.e., using alcohol and gambling within a similar time period, but not together), there is a scarcity of empirical research focusing on the simultaneous use of alcohol while gambling (i.e., using alcohol while gambling). The wider substance use literature posits that the simultaneous use of substances is associated with increased severity of harm over concurrent use as well as greater social and behavioural consequences (Cummings et al., Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 51:351-359, 2019). The present study examined the psychological impact, mental health variables, and motives of simultaneously using alcohol on gambling behaviours in a sample of Canadian adults (N = 390). Participants who used alcohol while gambling were significantly more likely to endorse various facets of impulsivity, but specifically lack of premeditation. They were also more likely to gamble for enhancement and social reasons, and more likely to endorse greater alcohol use severity compared to those who did not. Interestingly, financial motives were a negative predictor, suggesting that people who gamble for financial reasons are less likely to engage in simultaneous alcohol use. The top reported reasons for using alcohol while gambling were to elicit positive emotions, to relax, and due to social circumstances. These findings corroborate previous work investigating simultaneous substance use and have potential implications for both policy and harm minimization by providing insight into the motivations for simultaneous gambling and alcohol use, and the greater harms resulting from simultaneous use.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"857-876"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Profiles of People who Do not Engage in Positive Play while Gambling.","authors":"Nigel E Turner, Yosra AlMakadma, Darren R Christensen","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10384-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-025-10384-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Positive Play describes non-problematic gambling behaviour. The term avoids the ambiguity of the term 'Responsible Gambling', and the negative connotations associated with 'Problem Gambling'. This purpose of the paper was to identify demographic groups who score consistently low on the positive play in order to determine where interventions are most needed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study is a secondary analysis of general population data, collected online by AskingCanadians on behalf of Ontario Lottery and Gaming that examined data on positive play and harm reduction related to gambling. The paper included the analysis of survey data from players who reported engaging in one of the four target gambling activities (N = 3701): Lotteries (n = 1832), casinos (n = 1272), online (n = 300), and charity bingo (n = 297).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>People who scored low on all four of the Positive Play scales were more likely to be young, male, single, have a low or middle range income, have at least some university education, and to have been born outside of Canada. In addition, people who scored low on Positive Play scale were more likely to play online games or charity games compared to lotteries. These findings were mostly consistent across game types however due to the small sample sizes for online gamblers and charitable gamblers, some effects did not reach significance.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Awareness efforts for Positive Play should be directed at younger players, males, and recent immigrants. In addition, more effort in encouraging Positive Play needs to be directed at online gamblers and bingo gamblers.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"735-751"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12116703/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mediating Effect of Perceived Personal Luck in the Relationship Between Narcissism and Problem Gambling in Strategic Gamblers: An Exploratory Study.","authors":"Anna Lewi, Céline Bonnaire","doi":"10.1007/s10899-024-10360-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10899-024-10360-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gambling is becoming increasingly frequent among the French population, which has led to an increased number of individuals exhibiting problematic gambling patterns. Studies have found links between narcissism and cognitive distortions in relation to problem gambling, specifically among strategic gamblers, but none has tested perceived personal luck as one type of cognitive distortion in this regard. This study's purpose was to explore the relationship between narcissism, perceived personal luck and problem gambling among strategic gamblers, and to test for the mediating role of perceived personal luck in the relationship between narcissism and problem gambling. A total of 88 regular strategic gamblers were included (mean age = 37.8), with 49 non-problematic gamblers and 39 problematic gamblers. Participants completed the Problematic Gambling Severity Index, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, and the Personal Luck Usage Scale. Results showed a significant relationship between narcissism and problem gambling, but no significant link between perceived personal luck and problem gambling and no significant mediation effect of perceived personal luck. These results may indicate a strong perception of personal skills compared to a weak perception of personal luck among problem gamblers of strategic games. This study emphasizes the importance of addressing types of gambling and types of cognitive distortions when investigating problem gambling.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":"805-819"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Between the Lines: Legal Consciousness and Consumer Perceptions of Online Sports Betting.","authors":"Brandon Mastromartino, Weizhe Li, Yizhou Tyreal Qian","doi":"10.1007/s10899-025-10394-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-025-10394-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates how perceived legality of online sports betting influences perceptions of consumer protection, behavioral control, and future betting intentions. Employing general linear modeling (GLM) and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analyses (fsQCA), we assess these relationships across different types of online betting activities and among varying levels of betting experience. Results revealed that participants who perceived online sports betting as legal reported higher levels of perceived consumer protection, perceived behavioral control, and future betting intentions. The fsQCA identified specific configurations leading to high future betting intentions. Notably, two configurations emerged: (1) bettors who perceive betting as legal, participate in Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), and have high perceived behavioral control; and (2) bettors involved in prop pick'em wagering with high perceived consumer protection and high perceived behavioral control. This study highlights the importance of perceived legality, consumer protection, and behavioral control in shaping consumer perceptions and intentions with online sports betting. The identification of specific factor combinations suggests that regulatory and policy efforts should consider the multifaceted nature of consumer behavior in online sports betting. Tailored strategies that enhance legal consciousness, strengthen consumer protection measures, and empower bettors can more effectively promote responsible gaming practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144143129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}