@DocNikkinen

University Researcher, Center for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG), University of Helsinki. Gambling-related tweets only. Views are my own.

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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2025 @GambleWithLives is a UK-based charity set up by families bereaved by #gambling-related suicide. Please take a moment to watch this powerful video: youtu.be/Zc1oU-RMYVs?si=fP9d… via @YouTube

Gambling with Lives – Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide (long) | July 2019

Gambling with Lives, the charity founded by families bereaved by ga...

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MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms cbc.ca/9.7388888

MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms | CBC News

A new analysis for CBC News shows Canadians continue to be bombarded with betting promotions during sports broadcasts.

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Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos cbc.ca/news/investigates/pro…

Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos | CBC News

Nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gambling, compared to some 43,000 in 2018, a tripling of the number of people who meet the criteria of gambling too frequently, losing money and...

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If you’ve lost someone to gambling suicide, we can help with inquests and accessing financial and legal help. Learn more: gamblingwithlives.org/family…

Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support Service

Gambling with Lives supports families and friends bereaved by a suicide directly caused or influenced by gambling.

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Resurfaced clip goes viral again as John Daly explains how he blew $55M #gambling foxnews.com/outkick-sports/r… #FoxNews

Resurfaced clip goes viral again as John Daly explains how he blew $55M gambling, NBA fans fight &...

Screencaps, America's Best Daily Column, dives into John Daly's estimated $55 million blackjack losses from playing seven hands at a time.

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The billionaire Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts theguardian.com/society/2026… via @guardian

Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts

Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games duty

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To reduce gambling harm, learn from Western Australia. They are less likely to experience #gambling-related harms because so few people in WA play the gambling machines I Croakey Health Media croakey.org/to-reduce-gambli…

To reduce gambling harm, learn from Western Australia

People in Western Australia are more likely to gamble than other Australians. But they are less likely to experience gambling-related

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African island fights offshore #gambling network linked to UK family theguardian.com/society/2026… via @guardian

Revealed: African island fights offshore gambling network linked to UK family

London-based property investors deny selling licences to casinos claiming to be based on Anjouan, a tiny Indian Ocean island

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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs in the UK and blames #betting tax rises bbc.com/news/articles/cqzrdp… via @BBC

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

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UK: Plans to turn an empty town centre shop into a gambling venue have been approved despite objections from the area's MP. Cheshire East councillors backed proposals for an adult #gambling centre on Edleston Road in Crewe bbc.com/news/articles/cxq6n5… via @BBC

MP loses fight to block Crewe gambling venue

Cheshire East councillors say they could not find planning grounds strong enough to refuse it.

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Johanis, M. & Pate, R. (2026). The surge of online gambling and #gambling disorder in older adults: A systematic review of psychiatric care, ethical considerations, and policy implications. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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HS Mielipide: Suomi maksaa rahapelien haittojen kustannukset. Rahapelien taloudelliset hyödyt voivat ohjautua ulkomaille, mutta velkaantuminen, mielenterveysongelmat ja perheiden kriisit kuormittavat suomalaista yhteiskuntaa. hs.fi/mielipide/art-20000123…

Lukijan mielipide | Suomi maksaa rahapelien haittojen kustannukset

Rahapelien taloudelliset hyödyt voivat ohjautua ulkomaille, mutta velkaantuminen, mielenterveysongelmat ja perheiden kriisit kuormittavat suomalaista yhteiskuntaa.

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Helvich, J et al. (2026). Network examination of online #gambling disorder, psychological distress, and daily functioning: Comparative role of maladaptive personality traits. Technology, Mind, and Behavior. Advance online publication. psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202…

Network examination of online gambling disorder, psychological distress, and daily functioning:...

The prevalence of online gambling disorder (OGD) has been gaining increasing public health attention due to its mental and personal implications. However, little is known about how psychological...

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Janne Nikkinen@DocNikkinenOct 22
US: Florida #gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years over $1.4m theft to fund #addiction theguardian.com/us-news/2026… via @guardian

Florida gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years over $1.4m theft to fund addiction

Philip Sullivan, who sought to rebuild his life after gambling addiction, convicted of stealing from real-estate employer

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Janne Nikkinen@DocNikkinenOct 19
How Australia’s gambling lobby has successfully avoided any reform. Political donations, lobbying, and community influence help #gambling companies block major policy reforms and protect huge profits, by C. Livingstone (Monash) & J. Lacy-Nichols (UniMelb) thediplomat.com/2026/10/how-…

How Australia’s Gambling Lobby has Successfully Avoided Any Reform

Political donations, lobbying, and community influence help gambling companies block major policy reforms and protect huge profits.

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Houghton F et al. (21 Oct 2026) Combatting #gambling in Ireland: adopting demand and supply strategies from the fight against big tobacco and alcohol. Ir J Med Sci link.springer.com/article/10…

Combatting gambling in Ireland: adopting demand and supply strategies from the fight against big...

Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) - This paper outlines the threat posed by gambling in Ireland and proposes a range of policy responses. Drawing on established tobacco and alcohol control...

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Eriksen, J. et al. (20 Oct 2026). Prevalence and correlates of #gambling problems among forensic psychiatric patients: evidence of elevated rates from a multi-site study. Front Psychiatry frontiersin.org/journals/psy…

Frontiers | Prevalence and correlates of gambling problems among forensic psychiatric patients:...

IntroductionGambling problems (GP) remain underexplored among forensic psychiatric patients (FPPs). Given the associations between GP, mental distress, and c...

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Buzcular, K. et al. (10 Oct 2026). Distribution of losses among horse race bettors: An analysis of account-based player tracking data. J Gambl Stud link.springer.com/article/10…

Distribution of Losses Among Horse Race Bettors: An Analysis of Account-Based Player Tracking Data

Journal of Gambling Studies - Previous research on gambling loss patterns has mainly relied on self-reported data, which has some inherent biases (e.g., low accuracy). While some studies are based...

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Study links #gambling ads to #betting activity, searches for help phys.org/news/2026-10-links-… via @physorg_com

Study links gambling ads to betting activity, searches for help

From social media feeds to sports broadcasts, gambling ads have become increasingly difficult to avoid. New CU Boulder research links gambling advertising to more gambling activity and more searches...

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US: Florida #gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years over $1.4m theft to fund #addiction theguardian.com/us-news/2026… via @guardian

Florida gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years over $1.4m theft to fund addiction

Philip Sullivan, who sought to rebuild his life after gambling addiction, convicted of stealing from real-estate employer

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Janne Nikkinen@DocNikkinenOct 20
A 22-year-old man's #gambling addiction led to him taking his own life in 2021, a coroner in Victoria, Australia has ruled. After opening a Sportsbet account on his 18th birthday, Kyle Hudson wagered AU$895,000 with various #betting companies abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/p… @ABCaustralia

Sportsbet slammed by coroner after young gambler's death

A Victorian coroner has ruled a young man's sports betting addiction led to his suicide while handing down scathing findings about the Australian gambling sector.

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