A research team at the University of Waterloo has done extensive studies of the psychology of gambling including the manipulation of music and sound effects to create the sensation that a user won even though they actually lost their money on the spin.
REPORT: “How Gambling Ads on Podcasts Reach and Influence Young People” | Campaign for Accountability
April 22, 2026
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