Case-control design reveals that more frequent use of live-betting features raises gambling harm risk, suggesting design elements prompt riskier behaviors.
Our findings were broadly consistent with the theory that design features of betting platforms that facilitate continuous engagement contribute to gambling harm. A notable finding was that in-app streaming of live events was more common among people at higher risk of harm, consistent with a novel prediction made by the motivating theory.
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