Gambling research, explained in plain language
Peer-reviewed studies on gambling behavior and harm reduction, summarized honestly — including where the evidence is mixed or limited, not just where it's convenient.
How common is problem gambling? What the global research shows
This systematic review pulled together adult general-population gambling surveys published between 2000 and 2015 across dozens of countries, comparing how researchers measured problem gambling and what prevalence rates they found.
Read summary →Do deposit limits actually work? What the evidence says
Deposit limits — letting a player cap how much they can add to their account in a given period — are one of the most widely offered responsible-gambling tools. This summary compares an observational study, a randomized controlled trial, and a broader review to see how well the tool actually performs.
Read summary →Our approach to research
We link directly to the original source for every summary, distinguish what a study actually found from how it's sometimes interpreted, and note limitations rather than presenting findings as more settled than they are. See our Editorial Policy for our full sourcing standard.