Gambling in Sport and Performance Psychology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loredana A. Marchica ◽  
Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
General Public ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
Performance Psychology ◽  
The Media ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Gambling Market

With the gambling market continuously shifting and evolving, one form of gambling has uninterruptedly remained a staple in most cultures. Sports wagering has been and remains one of the most popular forms of gambling, especially among males. With the increase in the gambling market, sports wagering has also grown into the online gambling and fantasy sports wagering markets. These escalations in popularity have brought substantial revenue to sports wagering operators and have influenced government officials, policymakers, legislation researchers, the media, and the general public. There are two major groups of issues that surround sports wagering: sports wagering as an economic and tax-generating entity and the integrity of the game. More recently, a concern over problem gambling from a public health perspective has evolved. It is equally important that these issues be considered when creating or changing legislation around sports wagering.

scholarly journals Consumer engagement with and perceptions of offshore online gambling sites

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 2990-3010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally M Gainsbury ◽  
Alex MT Russell ◽  
Nerilee Hing ◽  
Alex Blaszczynski
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Gambling Severity ◽  
Gambling Market ◽  
Online Gamblers

Many jurisdictions have legalized and licensed online gambling sites. Nonetheless, a notable proportion of the online gambling market operates offshore. Offshore sites pose risks for consumers in terms of unsafe and disreputable practices, compete with domestically licensed sites and do not participate in the economies in which they operate. This study aimed to explore the extent to which Australian online gamblers use offshore as compared to domestic gambling sites, consumer attitudes and gambling-related harms. Participants ( N = 3199) completed an online survey assessing gambling behaviour, reasons for choosing sites, awareness of and impact of online gambling legislation, and problem gambling. Results show that 25.8% of online gamblers used offshore sites, and that these were more involved gamblers overall than domestic gamblers, and had greater problem gambling severity. Most online gamblers preferred domestic sites, indicating that regulation of online gambling with associated consumer protection measures may benefit those who wish to gamble online.

scholarly journals Identifying and Communicating the Importance of the Variable Nature of SyS Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Rubino ◽  
David Atrubin ◽  
Janet J. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
General Public ◽  
Syndromic Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Variable Nature ◽  
The Media ◽  
Time Evaluation

ObjectiveThis roundtable will provide a forum for national, state, and localmanagers of syndromic surveillance systems to discuss how theyidentify, monitor, and respond to changes in the nature of their data.Additionally, this session will focus on the strengths and weaknessof the syndromic surveillance systems for supporting programevaluation and trend analysis. This session will also provide a forumwhere subject matter experts can discuss the ways in which this deepunderstanding of their data can be leveraged to forge and improvepartnerships with academic partners.IntroductionAs syndromic surveillance systems continue to grow, newopportunities have arisen to utilize the data in new or alternativeways for which the system was not initially designed. For example,in many jurisdictions syndromic surveillance has recently becomepopulation-based, with 100% coverage of targeted emergencydepartment encounters. This makes the data more valuable for real-time evaluation of public health and prevention programs. There hasalso been increasing pressure to make more data publicly available –to the media, academic partners, and the general public.

scholarly journals Responsible gambling in practice: A case study of views and practices of Swedish oriented gambling companies

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Forsström ◽  
Jenny Cisneros Örnberg
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Informed Choice ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Gambling Market

The Swedish gambling market faces a major change in legislation that will allow foreign-based companies to apply for a gambling licence in Sweden. A key element in the new legislation are consumer protection measures. The Swedish gambling market is currently divided between licensed companies and non-Swedish-based companies providing online gambling services without a licence in Sweden. How these companies view their responsibility for preventing gambling-related harm and how prepared they are for the new regulations are important questions regarding the new Swedish gambling market. Aims: To compare and analyse the views and practices on problem gambling and responsible gambling (RG) measures among licensed and unlicensed gambling companies on the Swedish market. Design/Methods/Data: Eleven semi-structured interviews were carried out with responsible gambling managers who are members of either of the two Swedish industry associations. Content analysis was used to analyse the interviews. Results: Non-licensed companies have implemented behaviour tracking and monitoring of gamblers in a more extensive way than licensed companies. Both the licensed and the unlicensed companies conceptualise problem gambling in a similar manner and rely on informed choice in preventing gamblers from developing problems, seemingly arguing that offering responsible gambling measures on their website is enough. Conclusions: There are several similarities in how the two types of companies define problem gambling and responsible gambling. Both groups lack a critical perspective when discussing RG. There is a need for companies not only to provide RG measures, but to take an active role in preventing harm among gamblers. Future research should focus on exploring how companies work with RG after the legislative change.

scholarly journals The Frantic Seeking of Credit during Poker Machine Problem Gambling: A Public Health Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Oakes ◽  
Rene Pols ◽  
Sharon Lawn
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Duty Of Care ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
Harm Minimisation ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
Problem Gamblers

(1) Background: Financial harms associated with problem gambling are substantial and result in suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety and relationship damage, causing distress for problem gamblers and their families. This paper examines Electronic Gaming Machine gamblers’ frantic use of credit during episodes of gambling as a substantial public health burden. (2) Methods: This qualitative study comprised 29 participants purposefully selected who participated in either focus groups or in-depth interviews, which were analysed using thematic, textual analysis. (3) Results: Ready access to credit in the gambling venues enabled problem gamblers to engage in desperate credit transactions to continue to gamble. Many showed frantic, repeated patterns of e-credit withdrawal, which may be typical of gambling while “in the zone”, when it is highly likely that the gamblers are not able to make informed decisions about the use of credit. This pattern of the electronic withdrawal of cash may well be recognisable electronically by financial institutions in real-time, as part of a duty of care potentially owed by banks to their customers. It would provide an opportunity for the identification of people at financial risk due to gambling and systemic intervention to limit the financial harm at a time when financial decision-making is impaired. (4) Conclusions: Although this finding needs further confirmation, there are significant implications for harm minimisation and early intervention for affected PGs. It also raises the issue of the ‘duty of care’ owed to PG customers by financial institutions.

scholarly journals Match-Fixing Causing Harm to Athletes on a COVID-19-Influenced Gambling Market: A Call for Research During the Pandemic and Beyond

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Håkansson ◽  
C Jönsson ◽  
G Kenttä
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Addictive Behavior ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Social Correlates ◽  
The World ◽  
The Media ◽  
Gambling Market

Match-fixing, although not a new problem, has received growing attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been reported in the media to have increased the risk of match-fixing events. Gambling is a well-documented addictive behavior, and gambling-related fraud, match-fixing, is a challenge to the world of sports. Most research on match-fixing has a judicial or institutional perspective, and few studies focus on its individual consequences. Nevertheless, athletes may be at particular risk of mental health consequences from the exposure to or involvement in match-fixing. The COVID-19 crisis puts a spotlight on match-fixing, as the world of competitive sports shut down or changed substantially due to pandemic-related restrictions. We call for research addressing individual mental health and psycho-social correlates of match-fixing, and their integration into research addressing problem gambling, related to the pandemic and beyond.

scholarly journals Attitudes, Risk Factors, and Behaviours of Gambling among Adolescents and Young People: A Literature Review and Gap Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 984
Author(s):  
Ben J. Riley ◽  
Candice Oster ◽  
Mubarak Rahamathulla ◽  
Sharon Lawn
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young People ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Gambling is occurring in a rapidly changing landscape, with new trends and technologies affecting gambling behaviour and problem gambling across a range of populations. Gambling activity among adolescents and young people has received considerable research attention due to a high prevalence of gambling reported among these groups in recent years. Despite legislation worldwide to constrain gambling among adolescents and young people, modern technology, such as online gaming apps and online gambling venues, has significantly increased their exposure to the risks of problem gambling. It is important, therefore, to have up to date information about what is currently known about gambling and to explore gaps in our knowledge. This gap analysis presents the results of a systematic approach to reviewing the current literature on gambling behaviour, attitudes, and associated risk factors for gambling and problem gambling among adolescents and young adults (aged 10–25 years). The review included studies published between January 2015 and August 2020 and included 85 studies for final synthesis. Findings reveal further research is needed on the implications for young people of emerging technologies and new trends in gambling in the digital age. The current gap analysis reveals that this should include more research on the development and impact of both treatment and intervention strategies, and policy and regulatory frameworks from a public health perspective.

scholarly journals Face Masks in the New COVID-19 Normal: Materials, Testing, and Perspectives

Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Hui Chua ◽  
Weiren Cheng ◽  
Shermin Simin Goh ◽  
Junhua Kong ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Materials Testing ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Technical Details ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Social Intercourse

The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in recent decades has posed a serious threat to public health. Routes of transmission differ, but the respiratory droplet or airborne route has the greatest potential to disrupt social intercourse, while being amenable to prevention by the humble face mask. Different types of masks give different levels of protection to the user. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has even resulted in a global shortage of face masks and the raw materials that go into them, driving individuals to self-produce masks from household items. At the same time, research has been accelerated towards improving the quality and performance of face masks, e.g., by introducing properties such as antimicrobial activity and superhydrophobicity. This review will cover mask-wearing from the public health perspective, the technical details of commercial and home-made masks, and recent advances in mask engineering, disinfection, and materials and discuss the sustainability of mask-wearing and mask production into the future.

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