ABSTRACT
Background. In France, the prevalence of online gambling has largely increased over the last decade, and women represent a third of problem gamblers. Objective. Our study aimed to compare gambling habits between women and men among 450 non-problematic and at-risk online gamblers. Method. Participants completed a structured interview exploring their gambling habits, gambling-related motives, and negative consequences. Results. Women were more likely than men to report spending money as the main negative consequence, although they had a lower self-imposed budget per week dedicated to gambling. Discussion. Our results raise the question of control and guilt over money that women may experience regarding online gambling.
