Blinding lights: the hidden science behind gambling’s glow

The effects can be powerful enough, governments should consider regulating lights in casinos.

Glen Dighton, Research Officer at the Centre for Military Gambling Research (MilGAM), Swansea University • conversation
June 18, 2025 • ~7 min

Man wants to search dump for lost hard drive with bitcoin fortune – here are his odds of finding it

If you only search in one location. there’s only a one in 143 billion chance of finding the hard drive.

Craig Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Statistics, University of Glasgow • conversation
Feb. 27, 2025 • ~7 min

How modern casinos got their start

A new book explores the rise of the casino as we know it today, including the new language that emerged from the invention of the casino.

Anna Varela - Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 • ~5 min

Help for Gamblers as Sports Betting Rise in US
VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 10, 2023 • ~3 min

Technology can play a vital role in limiting online gambling – here's how

We can make better use of technology to limit problem online gambling.

Sarah Hodge, Lecturer in Psychology and Cyberpsychology, Bournemouth University • conversation
May 12, 2023 • ~8 min

I treat people with gambling disorder – and I’m starting to see more and more young men who are betting on sports

In the past, typical clients tended to be retirees living on fixed incomes who played slots and card games.

Tori Horn, PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min

Sports betting apps' notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked

Sports wagering apps bring in-play betting right to the palm of your hand. Easy, ever-present access can lead to excitement and fun – or problem gambling.

Meredith K. Ginley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, East Tennessee State University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~9 min

Betting on female jockeys can bring greater rewards – but it's not all good news

Horse racing can be at thrill for punters and jockeys alike. But sex discrimination could be skewing the odds.

Vanessa Cashmore, PhD student, University of Liverpool • conversation
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~6 min

The horseracing industry is ignoring what science says about whipping

Does whipping hurt horses and why do jockeys do it? Research shows the industry’s view that whipping is important for safety and performance is misguided.

Bidda Jones, Honorary Associate, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney • conversation
Sept. 15, 2022 • ~11 min

Sports betting: how in-play betting features could be leading to harmful gambling – new research

Many sports betting platforms now offer the opportunity for punters to place multiple bets in quick succession during the course of a match.

Jamie Torrance, Doctoral researcher and Lecturer in Psychology, University of South Wales • conversation
March 10, 2022 • ~7 min

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