Feature preferences of sports betting platforms: A discrete choice experiment shows why young bettors prefer smartphones.
Nerilee HingAlex Myles Thomas RussellCatherine TullochLisa LoleMatthew Justus RockloffMatthew BrowneHannah Briony ThornePhilip W S NewallPublished in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2024)
Most features that bettors prefer can intensify betting. Curtailment of betting promotions, in-play betting, and credit card betting are measures that can assist higher-risk gamblers without unduly affecting other gamblers. Consumer protection tools, including mandatory pre-commitment, need strengthening to help counter the unique risks of smartphone betting.