Playing Poker while Drunk Increases Risk for Pathological Gambling
Posted on 05. Nov, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
Pathological gamblers are most likely to get in financial trouble by betting on sports, poker, horse races, and lotteries, according to a study from the University of Sydney.
Researchers from the Department of Psychology interviewed people in rehabilitation centers being treated for compulsive gambling. Over 85% had been betting on sports and no-limit poker games. Playing poker while intoxicated raised the risk for financial difficulties by 15,000%. Blackjack games were mentioned by only one percent in the study.
Extreme Sports Athletes Have a Lot in Common With Gamblers
Posted on 21. Oct, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
A recent article in Science Daily addresses research done by the University of Bergen that sheds light on extreme sport athletes obsessed with thrill-seeking adventures and impulse control the same way compulsive gamblers are with their gambling. One major difference though is the gamblers’ lifestyle may lead to economic strife and money woes. (more…)
Understanding Gambling Strategies
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
Pathological gambling has become an increasingly common problem, especially with the advent of online gambling in the last decade. Gambling addictions are similar to other types of addiction in their symptoms, with addicts experiencing a deterioration of personal relationships and professional achievement. (more…)
Impulsive Gamblers More Likely to Experience Flawed Reasoning
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
New research has found an association between impulsivity and flawed reasoning in problem gamblers. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London studied compulsive gamblers who were being treated at the National Problem Gambling Clinic, and found that gamblers with higher levels of impulsivity were significantly more susceptible to errors in reasoning such as superstitious rituals and “bad luck” or “cold machines.” (more…)
People with Gambling Disorders Likely to Have Other Addictions, Mental Health Problems
Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
More people than ever are gambling or developing gambling addictions, says recent news, due to increasing access to gambling sites from the Internet. Experts believe many people who are now living with gambling disorders developed their problem through gambling sites on the Web, and are likely to have additional addictions or mental health conditions. (more…)
Accessibility to Online Gambling at Home, on Mobile Phones and Public Places Linked to Addiction
Posted on 04. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
People falling into gambling addictions are not necessarily leaving the house, and they may never actually enter a casino. A Canadian study says that the more people engage in gambling from Internet sites, the more likely they may be to develop a gambling addiction. This is especially true for teens and adolescents, who may use gambling mobile phone apps and Web sites more frequently than adults. (more…)
Longer, Multi-Faceted Treatment Recommended for Gambling Addiction
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
Gambling addiction can be very disruptive to a normal life. Those who struggle to overcome addictions often have difficulty maintaining normal family and social relationships, as well as achieving in academic or professional environments.
Super Bowl Gambling Can Lead to Downward Spiral
Posted on 12. Apr, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
The Super Bowl of 2011 is now in the rearview mirror, but the gambling surrounding the game will emerge again next year. And, for those who choose to place their bets on other events, a problem may be emerging. (more…)
Slot Machines: Highly Addictive Gambling Tool
Posted on 04. Apr, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
Slot machines may seem like a lot of fun for the occasional gambler, yet they are proving to be a significant problem for those with a tendency to lead toward a gambling addiction. And, according to this CBS News report, access to slots and other gambling outlets is much easier to come by than in years past.
Pathological Gamblers More Likely to Commit Suicide
Posted on 29. Dec, 2010 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
It would seem that pathological gamblers are putting only their money and livelihood at risk, but new research suggests that the problem is bigger than it seems. In fact, a recent Science Daily release shows that pathological gamblers are three times more likely to commit suicide than those who abstain from the betting scene.