Pandemic gambling shift: study tracks 120,000 online bettors in france and sweden

NCT ID NCT04714008

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected online gambling in France and Sweden, using data from 120,000 gamblers. Researchers compared gambling behaviors before and during the pandemic, including money spent and types of games played. They also examined differences between countries with strict lockdowns (France) and those without (Sweden), as well as differences between men and women. The goal was to identify risky gambling patterns and inform public health responses.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help public health authorities understand how crises like a pandemic affect gambling habits, potentially guiding future prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other countries or future pandemics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 pathological gambling

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COVID19 GAMBLING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nantes University Hospital

Nantes, 44093, France

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