Background The impact of COVID-19 on mental health is tremendous. Since the beginning
of the pandemic, several actors have raised concerns about the impact of the pandemic on …

Background Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …

This study examined the emerging impact of COVID-19 on gambling during the first 6 weeks
of emergency measures in Ontario, Canada. A cross-sectional online survey of 2005 …

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed everyday life, and policy makers have
raised concerns about possible changes in gambling patterns during the pandemic. This …

Dr. Håkansson has received non-study-specific, overall research support from AB Svenska
spel, the state-owned gambling operator of Sweden, and PhD student support and study …

A variety of practices have recently emerged which relate to both video games and
gambling. These range from opening loot boxes, to esports betting, real-money video …

The COVID-19 pandemic may have severe impact on mental health, and concerns have
been raised about potentially increased online behavior and possibly increased gambling …

Gambling is widely considered a socially acceptable form of recreation. However, for a small
minority of individuals, it can become both addictive and problematic with severe adverse …

Gambling disorder is a common and problematic behavioral disorder associated with
depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, bankruptcy, and high suicide rates. In the …

In recent years researchers have emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI)
algorithms as a tool to detect problem gambling online. AI algorithms require a training …