Shane W Kraus
@kraus_phd
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I'm an associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I conduct both addiction and sex-related research. My opinions are my own.
Las Vegas
Joined January 2022
š§ Did you know that online #sportsbetting poses a higher risk of developing a #gamblingdisorder? Sports gambling rose from $5B in 2017 to over $120B in 2023, with 94% of those bets placed online. Read the full article: https://t.co/emmop5LeXx
#KindbridgeResearch @kraus_phd
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What drives someone to take a chance, and when does that risk become harm? In honor of U.S. Family and Veterans Month, the November episode of Double Down Michigan features Dr. Shane Kraus of UNLV discussing the science of gambling addiction, its impact on veterans and young
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This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and those who continue to serve by volunteering in #VAResearch. For 100 years, #VAResearch has advanced care and innovation for Veterans and the nation. Thank you for being part of this legacy of service. #VeteransDay
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Latest media interview (Active Duty Members, Veterans,ā¦ - Wager Danger). https://t.co/BkUIDHMoz6
@BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVLiberalArts @KR_Institute @problemgamble @NCPGambling @DeptVetAffairs @DeptofWar
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Mental Health Podcast Ā· Access to legalized gambling in the US is at an all-time high, and sports book betting apps, video slot machines, lotteries and casinos seem to be everywhere. How does the...
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Latest interview (Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Gambling Addiction and Suicide in Veterans). https://t.co/OJZVjlOXg7
@BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVLiberalArts @KR_Institute @JoshuaGrubbsPhD
hmpgloballearningnetwork.com
In this interview, Dr Shane Kraus, associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Karen Valle Frias, clinical psychology student, discuss their research which revealed...
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Latest interview (How Online Sports Betting Is Fueling a New Wave of Addiction) | Psychology Today https://t.co/siFpwPlrO7
@BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVigi @UNLVLiberalArts @NCPGambling @theICRG @KR_Institute @problemgamble
psychologytoday.com
Hereās what cliniciansāand everyone elseāneed to know about treating gambling disorder and protecting those most vulnerable.
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š§ New research found that 29% from a community with high risk for GD and 18% from a group of veterans receiving GD treatment also showed signs of compulsive sexual behavior disorder. Read the full study: https://t.co/v0mIkKNare
#KindbridgeResearch
#GamblingResearch
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Latest article (Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Victimization Across Different Life Stages: Examining Gender-Related and Cultural Differences)! @BA_Lab_UNLV @lenanagy_ @beabothe @intlsexsurvey
https://t.co/BSTrBqFGxO
tandfonline.com
A growing body of research indicate that experiencing sexual victimization may be linked to lower levels of sexual assertiveness, yet significant gaps remain in understanding how this association v...
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Latest interview (NBA Sports Betting Scandal Could Be 'Tip of the Iceberg'). @BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVLiberalArts @UNLVigi
https://t.co/BGrL4VJXZV
businessinsider.com
Betting scandals could ramp up as gambling restrictions continue to loosen, researchers say. The NCAA will allow bets on pro sports next month.
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New paper (Double trouble ā Examining the coāoccurrence of compulsive sexual behavior disorder and gambling disorder among two American samples) @BA_Lab_UNLV @KR_Institute @JoshuaGrubbsPhD @NCPGambling @DeptVetAffairs
https://t.co/GtLJTHTT9b
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background and Objectives Limited research has investigated the relationship between compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and gambling disorder (GD). Therefore, the current study examined the...
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A sports bettor turned $15 into $140K from a 3-leg parlay. Itās the exception to the risky bet making sportsbooks billions @BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVLiberalArts @UNLVigi @theICRG @NCPGambling @problemgamble
https://t.co/kgW5ALvpOV
fortune.com
āThe notion of a parlay in general is so statistically unlikely to happen that it is one of the surest fire ways for the sportsbooks to just make the money off that,ā one expert said.
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Latest paper (Childhood and Adolescent/Adult Sexual Abuse in Relation to Sexual Function and Distress: Findings from a Cross-Cultural Study of 42 Countries) @BA_Lab_UNLV @beabothe @intlsexsurvey @AteretGewirtz @lenanagy_
https://t.co/2NyPDJvst1
journals.sagepub.com
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and adolescent/adult sexual assault (AASA) are significant public health issues that profoundly impact sexual well-being. This stud...
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Latest paper (Can Large Language Models Address Problem Gambling? Expert Insights from Gambling? Expert Insights from Gambling Treatment Professionals) https://t.co/D3QwYB19ux
@BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVigi @NCPGambling @theICRG
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Americans canāt stop betting parlays. Sportbooks are cashing in. https://t.co/HVlUpJrgYH
@BA_Lab_UNLV @UNLVLiberalArts @UNLVigi
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How Americaās favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to an analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets. https://t.co/aTYrl2X2TQ
washingtonpost.com
As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.
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š Sexual health may look different around the globe, but connection unites us. The SASH Board brings voices together in a powerful panel on bridging worlds in sexual and relational health. š https://t.co/oJKoOZ3sx1
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āØ Get ready for the #SASH2025 lineup; from trauma recovery to digital intimacy, cultural frameworks to affirming education. An unmatched group of leaders in sexual health. Register now: https://t.co/oJKoOZ3sx1
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š In our latest webinar, we explore the latest study linking veteran #gamblingdisorder with suicidality, the need for cultural change toward early intervention, better screening, policy change, and much more. Listen to the full conversation š https://t.co/BNZMjYiR8F
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š§ Our latest 50x4 Vets study found that 44% of veterans in inpatient treatment for gambling disorder reported a past suicide attempt, and nearly 60% of the veterans in treatment were women. https://t.co/NeRVIO9YNY
@kraus_phd @JoshuaGrubbsPhD
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This decision could harm access to help for millions. @BA_Lab_UNLV @problemgamble @NCPGambling
@SenJackyRosen @CortezMasto @repdinatitus @RepSusieLee NCPG Statement on the Urgent Threat to National Access to 1-800-GAMBLER
ncpgambling.org
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is dismayed with todayās court ruling which orders NCPG to cease management and use of 1-800-GAMBLER as the National Problem Gambling Helplineā¢ number...
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