Day: June 27, 2025

Gambling is an activity in which a person bets something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome. It is a global industry with rapid growth and globalization, due to commercialization and digitization. It is often promoted through sponsorship and advertising, especially on social media and as part of sports teams. Research indicates that gambling is rapidly being normalized through marketing, socialization and product design. This normalization is accelerating through the use of so-called ‘dark nudges’, which exploit cognitive biases to increase consumption and may promote addiction. Regulatory measures […]