More frequent use of live sports-betting features is associated with increased risk of gambling harm: Evidence from a case-control design

Our findings were broadly consistent with the theory that design features of betting platforms that facilitate continuous engagement contribute to gambling harm. A notable finding was that in-app streaming of live events was more common among people at higher risk of harm, consistent with a novel prediction made by the motivating theory.

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Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Published
2026-02-21
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https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00491
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Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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More frequent use of live sports-betting features is associated with increased risk of gambling harm: Evidence from a case-control design

Dan Myles, Daniel Bennett, Hugh Farrell
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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More frequent use of live sports-betting features is associated with increased risk of gambling harm: Evidence from a case-control design

Dan Myles, Daniel Bennett, Hugh Farrell
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Abstract

Our findings were broadly consistent with the theory that design features of betting platforms that facilitate continuous engagement contribute to gambling harm. A notable finding was that in-app streaming of live events was more common among people at higher risk of harm, consistent with a novel prediction made by the motivating theory.

Journal of Behavioral Addictions
The University of Melbourne (AU), Monash University (AU)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 50%
Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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