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Why people are watching livestreams of influencers gambling – and how it could be fuelling addiction

Why people are watching livestreams of influencers gambling – and how it could be fuelling addiction

A new study finds gambling livestreams, where influencers bet to huge audiences, are normalising risk and fuelling addiction among young viewers.

08.10.2025 9

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Jamie Torrance

How to outwit gambling adverts by ‘inoculating’ people against them

Research shows that showing gamblers counter-advertising videos to expose industry tactics may help gamblers resist persuasion.

05.02.2025 4

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Jamie Torrance