Essays about: "Problem gambling"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words Problem gambling.

  1. 6. Gambling behaviour and leisure-time activities among adolescents in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Robin Nilsson; [2020]
    Keywords : gambling participation; problem gambling; structured leisure-time activities; unstructured leisure-time activities; adolescents;

    Abstract : Aim: This study examined associations between leisure-time activities and gambling participation respectively problem gambling among adolescents in Sweden. Furthermore, the study examined sex differences and the degree of possibly confounding factors. READ MORE

  3. 7. Stop : Creating universal design recommendations for modal windows as a responsible gambling strategy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Emil Ottosson; [2019]
    Keywords : gambling; problem gambling; addiction; gambling addiction; design recommendations; responsible gambling; responsible gambling strategy; modal; modal window; universal design recommendations; user design; gaming;

    Abstract : A lot of people like gambling. Even though it brings excitement, it has its dark sides as well. Problem gambling is a disease that destroys lives every day. As gambling are entering the digital domain, phenomenon such as E-sport has made it easier than ever to gamble. READ MORE

  4. 8. Identification of Problem Gambling via Recurrent Neural Networks : Predicting self-exclusion due to problem gambling within the remote gambling sector by means of recurrent neural networks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Måns Bermell; [2019]
    Keywords : LSTM; machine learning; online casino; problem gambling; recurrent neural network; time series;

    Abstract : Under recent years the gambling industry has been moving towards providing their customer the possibility to gamble online instead of visiting a physical location. Aggressive marketing, fast growth and a multitude of actors within the market have resulted in a spike of customers who have developed a gambling problem. READ MORE

  5. 9. Using Machine Learning to Identify Potential Problem Gamblers

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Jonas Gustafson; [2019]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Gambling; Computer Science; Interaction Technology and Design; Problem Gambling;

    Abstract : In modern casinos, personnel exist to advise, or in some cases, order individuals to stop gambling if they are found to be gambling in a destructive way, but what about online gamblers? This thesis evaluated the possibility of using machine learning as a supplement for personnel in real casinos when gambling online. This was done through supervised learning or more specifically, a decision tree algorithm called CART. READ MORE

  6. 10. The relationship between online gambling, psychosocial problems and crime for help-seekers calling a helpline

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Erik Rosenberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Crime; Gambling; Helpline; Online gambling; problem gambling; psychosocial; relative;

    Abstract : Problem gambling is a public health issue that affects gamblers, relatives and society in general. The Swedish National Gambling Helpline, Stödlinjen, operates as a primary help to people with problems related to gambling. READ MORE