Faculty of Science: Recent submissions
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A Case of Mistaken Identity? A Comparison of Professional and Amateur Problem Gamblers
Published 2015-02-27Professional gamblers are more likely than amateur gamblers to meet criteria for problem gambling but minimal research has examined their gambling behavior and its consequences. This study compared gambling behavior, problem ...Open AccessArticle -
Who Pays to Play Freemium Games? The Profiles and Motivations of Players Who Make Purchases Within Social Casino Games
Published 2016-06-01Background and aims Social casino games (SCGs) feature gambling themes and are typically free to download and play with optional in-game purchases. Although few players spend money, this is sufficient to make them profitable ...Open AccessArticle -
Factors Influencing Internet Gamblers’ Use of Offshore Online Gambling Sites: Policy Implications
Published 2018-07-18Gambling is a heavily regulated activity, but policies are difficult to enforce in the online context. While governments may attempt to restrict access to licensed providers only, consumers can access offshore sites, ...Open AccessArticle -
Gender differences in gambling preferences and problem gambling: a network-level analysis
Published 2018-08-27Most gambling studies have a gender-blind research approach, although a large body of scientific evidence suggests that gambling in females is on the rise and that males and females have different gambling behaviours and ...Open AccessArticle -
Gambling Games on Social Platforms: How Do Advertisements for Social Casino Games Target Young Adults?
Published 2016-09-26Social casino gaming, which simulates gambling games on social platforms, has become increasingly popular and is rapidly merging with the gambling industry. Advertisements for social casino games, however, are not bound ...Open AccessArticle