While most individuals successfully reduced gambling activity during the COVID-19 lockdown, some remained at high levels; these individuals are at a greater risk for harm due to gambling and may require tailored prevention and treatment interventions. Even after numerous efforts to estimate pathological gambling prevalence, there remains little research on this subject. Most studies use convenience samples which may be subject to selection bias. Legality Gambling is a popular pastime, and states often encourage it as a source of revenue for public services. Critics contend that gambling can also serve…
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