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The sociology of online gambling: what digital casino culture reveals about risk, trust and community
Online gambling occupies a distinctive position within digital sociology, since it sits at the intersection of several phenomena that researchers in this field study closely:

The Gamification of Everything: How Game Design Shapes Digital Behaviour
Open almost any app on your phone and you are probably playing a game without realising it. Streaks, badges, progress bars, and little bursts of

The Psychology of Digital Entertainment – Why We Click, Play and Stay
Digital entertainment has become one of the defining features of modern life. Streaming services, social media feeds, online gaming platforms and countless other digital experiences

Digital Manipulation: The Ethics of Engagement-Based Social Media Algorithms
Have you ever looked up from your phone, dazed, realizing a full hour has vanished in what felt like a few minutes of scrolling? You’re

The Changing Face of Gambling Habits in Finland
Finland has always had a strong interest in gaming, but the manner in which Finns play now is very different from how it was just

The Rise of Virtual Communities
The way humans connect and build relationships has changed dramatically in the digital era. Communities are no longer restricted to shared locations, workplaces, or family