This cross-sectional study examined the association between child sexual abuse (CSA) and machine-based gambling. Evidence on this association remains limited regarding sex differences. Data came from 27,699 adults aged 18 to 79 in the 2023 Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey (JACSIS). Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) with stabilized weights addressed confounding, and sex-stratified models tested for effect modification. Of 27,699 participants, 2,567 (9.3
This study investigated the relationship between payment methods and sports betting behavior using transactional data from a European online sports gambling operator. Analyzing account data from newly registered players (N = 72,494) in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, and France, this research employed fixed-effects regression to assess intra-individual differences in gambling behavior as a function of the most recent deposit type used by a given player. Within individuals, voucher deposits (B = − 2.12, p < .001) and eWallet deposits (B = − 1.65, p = .001) were associated with lower daily stakes relative to bank transfers; credit and debit cards showed no significant differences. A second model examined the time from deposit to the next withdrawal attempt and provided evidence consistent with the hypothesized role of transaction friction. Relative to bank transfers, eWallet deposits were associated with a higher withdrawal hazard (HR = 1.18, p = .001), voucher deposits were associated with a lower hazard (HR = 0.55, p < .001), and credit and debit cards showed no significant differences. Exploratory analysis revealed significant heterogeneity in player behaviors and payment choices, and the influence of specific payment methods appeared to vary across player segments. Notably, 88.9
Lottery participation may be associated with both beneficial and detrimental consequences relevant to individuals’ health, well-being, and daily functioning, reflecting a double-edged phenomenon. Understanding the psychological factors associated with these divergent consequences is important for promoting responsible lottery participation. This study developed the Double-Edged Health-Related Consequences of Lottery Participation scale (DEHC-LP) and examined how lottery beliefs and passion were associated with these consequences among legal lottery participants in mainland China. Two independent samples comprising 588 lottery players were used for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, followed by a third sample of 918 lottery players who completed measures of luck beliefs, strategy beliefs, lottery passion, and the DEHC-LP. Results supported a two-factor second-order structure comprising lottery-related benefits and harms, with satisfactory reliability and validity. Structural equation modeling indicated that luck beliefs were indirectly associated with lottery-related benefits through harmonious passion. Strategy beliefs showed a more complex pattern: they were indirectly associated with lottery-related benefits through harmonious passion and were associated with both lottery-related harms and benefits through obsessive passion. These findings suggest that lottery participation should not be evaluated solely from a risk perspective, as psychological factors such as lottery beliefs and passion may be associated with divergent health-related consequences. The DEHC-LP provides a multidimensional measure of participants’ perceived lottery-related consequences across domains relevant to health, well-being, and daily functioning. The findings underscore the importance of considering individuals’ beliefs and passion when developing responsible lottery participation initiatives aimed at enhancing potential benefits while reducing harms.
Voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) is a widely available harm-reduction strategy for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. However, little is known about factors associated with VSE awareness and utilisation, or gambling during the self-exclusion period. Canadian adults who gambled on electronic gambling machines, casino table games or online in the past 12 months were recruited from an online panel (n = 8,466). Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Problem Gambling Severity Index, questions about mental health disorders, questions assessing awareness and utilisation of casino and online VSE, gambling during the self-exclusion period, exposure to gambling advertising, and receiving formal support for gambling problems. Approximately 56
Gambling is rapidly expanding across Africa, particularly through sports betting. However in Benin, data on gambling behaviors among adolescents is scarce. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of problem gambling and identify associated factors among secondary school students in Benin. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,831 secondary school students from three cities in Benin, using a three-stage random sampling. Problem gambling was assessed using the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI ≥ 8). Multivariable analyses were used to identify associated factors. Among the 1,831 students surveyed, 341 (18.6
