Problem gambling – Per Carlbring

Reaching out to big losers: A randomized controlled trial of brief motivational contact providing gambling expenditure feedback

2019-04-292019-03-07 by Per Carlbring

Gambling disorder is a public health issue in many countries, and expectations that the gambling industry protects individuals from harm are increasing. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effects of providing personalized feedback on gambling intensity among high consumers of venue-based and online gambling in Norway. A randomized controlled trial design … Läs mer!

Deposit Limit Prompt in Online Gambling for Reducing Gambling Intensity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019-03-282019-03-07 by Per Carlbring

Pre-commitment tools – allowing users of gambling services to pre-set a limit for how much money they may spend – are relatively common. However, there exist no clear evidence of their effectiveness in preventing gamblers from spending more money than they otherwise planned. The aim of the study was to compare gambling intensity between users … Läs mer!

Experiences of responsible gambling tools among non-problem gamblers: A survey of active customers of an online gambling platform

2019-02-01 by Per Carlbring

Responsible gambling (RG) tools, aiming at helping gamblers to avoid gambling-related harms, are common in online gambling platforms. Gambling industry, policy makers, and researchers have warned that RG tools can potentially disturb recreational gamblers, channeling them to less protective operators. No evidence exists to support these concerns, and they can hinder the development of effective … Läs mer!