The COVID-19 lockdown experience suggests that restricting the supply of gambling can reduce gambling problems: An Australian prospective study.

Nerilee Hing Alex Myles Thomas Russell Vijay Rawat Gabrielle Maria Bryden Matthew Browne Matthew Justus Rockloff Hannah Briony Thorne Philip W S Newall Nicki A Dowling Stephanie S Merkouris Matthew Stevens

Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2024)

Gambling availability appears a stronger influence on gambling problems, at the population level, than psychosocial risk factors. Reducing the supply of high-risk gambling products, particularly EGMs, is likely to reduce gambling harm.

Keyphrases

mental health
risk factors
coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus