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ArticleJournal of behavioral addictions2026

Cultural adaptation of the lower-risk gambling guidelines: Reflections from the Finnish experience.

Sari Castrén, Jussi Palomäki, Michael Egerer, Tanja Grönroos, David C Hodgins, Matthew M Young

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Sari Castrén1Department of Health Services, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0492-9610
Jussi Palomäki4Department of Promotional and Preventive Work, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6063-0926
Michael Egerer6University of Helsinki Centre for Research on Addiction, Control, and Governance CEACG, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3983-4489
Tanja Grönroos1Department of Health Services, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9888-9300
David C Hodgins7Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2737-5200
Matthew M Young8Greo Evidence Insights, Guelph, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6125-4678

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Abstract

The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines (LRGG) represent a milestone in translating empirical evidence on gambling-related harm into public health guidance. As they are implemented internationally, contextual adaptation is essential to ensure relevance and effectiveness. This commentary discusses Finland's adaptation, which adjusted the expenditure threshold from 1% of household gross income to 2% of personal net income. Drawing on Finnish research, we argue this modification will enhance acceptability and adoption among people who gamble while adhering to the strong evidence base underlying the original Canadian LRGGs. The Finnish experience highlights how the LRGGs can be adapted without undermining their scientific foundation.

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GamblingGuidelines as TopicFinlandHumanscultural adaptationFinlandgambling harmgambling policylower-risk gambling guidelinespublic health

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PMCPMC13132412

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