Are Smartphones Enabling Gambling Addictions?

Associate Professor Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, Programme Director of Psychology, Taylor’s University

04-Dec-19 18:40

Are Smartphones Enabling Gambling Addictions?

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A survey in the UK found that smartphone betting is fuelling addictive behaviour among adults, particularly with the aggressive push towards online gambling sites and apps.

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