Sports Betting Apps as Void Objects: Opacity, Engagement Engineering, and Problem Gambling Rates — A Within-Domain Spearman Convergence

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Anthony W. Eckert
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18826448
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Abstract

Twelve major sports betting platforms scored on O (algorithmic odds opacity), R (real-time personalized engagement), and C (promotional lock-in, withdrawal friction). Spearman ρ between Void Index and documented problem gambling rates from UK Gambling Commission, NCPG, and JAMA literature. Within-domain convergence extending the gambling anchor to the mobile sports betting form. EU Gambling Act reform and Dutch KSA enforcement relevance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gambling Behavior and Treatments Sports Analytics and Performance Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint