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Sports betting apps' notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked

  • Written by Meredith K. Ginley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, East Tennessee State University
Sports betting apps' notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hookedYou can keep placing new bets throughout the whole game.svetikd/E+ via Getty Images

Joe is a full-time college student who also works some nights as a security guard. He played basketball all through high school and loves to follow the sport. Tonight one of his favorite teams is playing and he’s placed a US$100 bet for them to win.

As he sits...

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