Alberto Catalano, Lorenzo Milani, Matteo Franco, Federica Buscema, Ilenia Giommarini, Barbara Sodano, Winston Gilcrease, Luisa Mondo, Michele Marra, Chiara Di Girolamo, Antonella Bena, Fulvio Ricceri
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people's habits changed radically. In fact, to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, governments implemented restrictive measures that influenced the lives of individuals. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on gambling by examining three different outcomes: frequency, expenditure, and transition among possible types of gambling. METHODS: All studies assessing the impact of restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on gambling were included...
April 10, 2024: Addictive Behaviors