Tag: gambling

Study looks at how gamblers plan their actions to maximize rewards

From the University of Cologne press release: In their pursuit of maximum reward, people suffering from gambling disorder rely less on exploring new but potentially better strategies, and more on… Read more »

Study suggests gamblers ignore important information when placing a bet

From the University of British Columbia press release: People with gambling problems are less likely to consider important information that could prevent them from losing, according to new research published… Read more »

Study suggests siblings of problem gamblers also impulsive, prone to risk-taking

From the University of British Columbia press release: Biological siblings of people with gambling disorder also display markers of increased impulsivity and risk-taking, according to a new UBC psychology study…. Read more »

Study suggests how we make decisions depends on how uncertain we are

From the Dartmouth College press release: A new Dartmouth study on how we use reward information for making choices shows how humans and monkeys adopt their decision-making strategies depending on… Read more »

Study suggests the lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling

From the University of British Columbia press release: An increasingly popular feature of modern video games is attracting gamers who share the beliefs and behaviours of problem gamblers, new UBC… Read more »