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Internet gambling and social responsibility: an exploratory study.

Michael Smeaton1, Mark Griffiths

  • 1GamCare, London, United Kingdom.

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|March 10, 2004
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The study found that most UK online gambling sites lack sufficient safeguards for vulnerable players. More responsible practices are needed to protect adolescents and problem gamblers from excessive gambling risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Gambling Studies
  • Internet Safety
  • Social Responsibility

Background:

  • The internet has significantly increased gambling opportunities.
  • Concerns exist regarding excessive gambling and inadequate protection for vulnerable groups like adolescents and problem gamblers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the social responsibility safeguards implemented by UK-owned internet gambling sites.
  • To identify areas for improvement in protecting online gamblers.

Main Methods:

  • A representative sample of 30 U.K.-owned internet gambling websites was analyzed.
  • The study examined existing safeguards for encouraging responsible gambling practices.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of the examined sites demonstrated limited engagement in socially responsible practices.

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  • Few sites offered adequate protection for vulnerable populations, including adolescents and individuals with gambling problems.

    • Conclusions:

    • There is a substantial need for internet gambling operators to enhance their social responsibility measures.
    • Recommendations for best practices were developed to improve player protection on online gambling platforms.