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Research Article

Is the economic model of gambling dependent on problem gambling? Evidence from an online survey of regular sports bettors in Britain

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Pages 139-159 | Received 30 Dec 2021, Accepted 05 Jun 2022, Published online: 04 Jul 2022

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