Does the Habit Theory of Addictions Extend to Disordered Gambling?

Modern gambling products (e.g. slot machines, in-play sports betting) create rich learning environments that may be highly amenable to habit formation. Further research is needed to develop and validate new tools for testing habit formation and habit strength / persistence in the context of gambling.

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Journal
Current Addiction Reports
Published
2026-02-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-026-00715-5
Primary Topic
Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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Does the Habit Theory of Addictions Extend to Disordered Gambling?

Current Addiction Reports
Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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Does the Habit Theory of Addictions Extend to Disordered Gambling?

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Abstract

Modern gambling products (e.g. slot machines, in-play sports betting) create rich learning environments that may be highly amenable to habit formation. Further research is needed to develop and validate new tools for testing habit formation and habit strength / persistence in the context of gambling.

Current Addiction ReportsVol. 13(1)
University of British Columbia Hospital (CA), Vancouver Coastal Health (CA), University of British Columbia (CA), Utrecht University (NL)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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Gambling Behavior and Treatments
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