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Newall, Philip (2019) Dark nudges in gambling. Addiction Research & Theory, 27 (2). pp. 65-67. doi:10.1080/16066359.2018.1474206

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Abstract

‘Nudge’ has come into common usage in behavioral science, the intersection of psychology and economics, for situations where a ‘choice architect’ aligns a system with consumers’ best long - term interests (Thaler & Sunstein, 2008). A cafeteria designer might ‘nudge’ her customers by placing the salad bar centrally, while relegating unhealthier foods to a corner. In this editorial I argue that, in gambling, nudging works differently. Gambling’s ‘dark nudges’ are designed to exploit gamblers’ biases, as economic rationality on the part of gambling firms predicts. Gambling’s dark nudges reveal the contradictions of industry - led responsible gambling initiatives, and show how stronger regulation is required to reverse gambling’s spiralling public health costs (Korn & Shaffer, 1999; Livingstone & Adams, 2011; Markham & Young, 2015; Orford, 2005; Orford, 2010)

Item Type: Journal Item
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure
Divisions: Faculty of Science > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
SWORD Depositor: Library Publications Router
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Gambling -- Psychological aspects, Psychology, Social sciences
Journal or Publication Title: Addiction Research & Theory
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
ISSN: 1606-6359
Official Date: 2019
Dates:
DateEvent
2019Published
21 May 2018Available
4 May 2018Accepted
Volume: 27
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 65-67
DOI: 10.1080/16066359.2018.1474206
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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