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·October 12, 2022·3 min read

Men With Higher IQ More Likely to Bet on Horse Racing

The higher a man's IQ, the more likely he is to partake in betting on horse races, a new study concludes.

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·February 5, 2021·4 min read

High Levels of Gambling Linked to 37% Increase in Mortality

Gambling has previously been linked to addictive behaviors and financial loss. Now, researchers report high levels of gambling can increase mortality rates by 37%.

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·February 28, 2020·3 min read

How sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gambling

People prefer to play virtual slot machines that provide casino-related cues, such as the sound of coins dropping or symbols of dollar signs. Cues associated with money and winning makes virtual slot machines more attractive and bigger wins more memorable.

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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

Blind bags: how toy makers are making a fortune with child gambling

The popularity of blind bag collectible toys is rapidly growing among children. Researchers report blind bags tap into the same psychological mechanisms that ultimately result in gambling addiction, namely intermittent reinforcement.

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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling

Loot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report.

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·January 7, 2019·5 min read

How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Casino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision Making

A new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.

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·September 13, 2018·8 min read

Regret is a Gambler’s Curse

Researchers report the orbitofrontal cortex replays aspects of past decisions, and the main driver of activity in the OFC is regret when it comes to gambling.

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·June 20, 2018·3 min read

Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control Problems

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.

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·April 29, 2018·4 min read

How Pleasure Affects Our Brains

A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.