A study led by the University of York identified video game gambling simulations as a precursor to problem gambling and video gaming disorder in adults.
The Finnish study also discovered that for every added point of IQ, gamblers spent around ยฃ800 more on horse racing.
Who exactly invented the world's most popular sport? Much can be attributed to a nineteenth century English priest, John Charles Thring, who developed a football code called "The Simplest Game."
The study, conducted jointly between UC Berkeley and UIUC, found that certain dopamine-regulating genes can influence our betting behaviour.
The study from the University of British Columbia suggest that lights and jingles may also promote problematic gambling behaviour.