A recent national study conducted in Norway has revealed concerning connections between computer gaming and the development of gambling-related problems among young people. The research, carried out by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen under the leadership of Professor Ståle Pallesen, provides significant insight into how modern gaming practices, particularly loot box purchases and skin betting, are influencing youth behavior and increasing the risk of gambling harm....
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