The World Health Organization reports that 66% of the global population experiences chronic stress, a condition that reduces self-control and increases risk-taking in gambling environments. This session presents new evidence showing how short emotional-regulation pauses can reduce harm by restoring cognitive clarity. Based on five years of research and more than 500,000 interactions across gambling environments, bingo halls, retail spaces, and digital platforms, these brief pauses improved emotional state for 30 to 44 percent of users within three minutes. The session will explain the neuroscience behind the pause, its relevance to diverse populations, and practical applications for responsible gambling.
