Criticism of the Lancet report on the dangers of gambling: an inside look at the industry
07.11.2024
Last week, the Lancet Public Health Commission published a report in which an international group of health experts expressed concern about the current regulatory environment of gambling. They claim that it does not protect society from the negative consequences associated with gambling. However, not everyone agrees with the conclusions of the report.
💬 Dan Wu, a partner at Regulus consulting firm, criticized the motivation of the report, saying it may be more politically motivated than evidence-based. Wu noted that while the report raises "legitimate observations" about gambling risks, it presents these issues as universal across all gambling contexts, raising questions about the accuracy of the data presented.
📊 The report claims that about 450 million people worldwide experience gambling-related behavioral symptoms. However, Uo believes that such figures may be exaggerated and do not have sufficient scientific basis.
⚖️ Moreover, he pointed out that the positive aspects of gambling, such as entertainment and leisure, were downplayed or completely ignored in the report. This creates the impression that the industry is viewed solely through the prism of negative consequences.
🧐 Wu also criticized selective approaches to research, saying that the report highlights certain studies while ignoring others, making the conclusions less scientifically sound and more ideologically oriented.
💡 It is important to remember that the discussion of gambling should include all aspects: both the risks and the benefits. What do you think is the role of regulators in this context?
📊 The report claims that about 450 million people worldwide experience gambling-related behavioral symptoms. However, Uo believes that such figures may be exaggerated and do not have sufficient scientific basis.
⚖️ Moreover, he pointed out that the positive aspects of gambling, such as entertainment and leisure, were downplayed or completely ignored in the report. This creates the impression that the industry is viewed solely through the prism of negative consequences.
🧐 Wu also criticized selective approaches to research, saying that the report highlights certain studies while ignoring others, making the conclusions less scientifically sound and more ideologically oriented.
💡 It is important to remember that the discussion of gambling should include all aspects: both the risks and the benefits. What do you think is the role of regulators in this context?