Mary Brooks

Mary has spent over eight years researching how digital gambling products exploit cognitive biases and reward systems. She has conducted usability studies on sportsbook interfaces, analyzed promotional mechanics such as risk-free bets and parlay boosts, and consulted with regulators on how product design features influence gambling behavior.

She holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology with a dissertation on intermittent reinforcement schedules in mobile gambling apps. Ashley is trained in experimental design, psychometric assessment, and data-driven behavioral analysis. She translates complex research into clear, practical language that non-specialists can act on.

Mary has published peer-reviewed research on gambling product design and has been cited in regulatory reports on consumer protection. She has provided expert commentary to news outlets covering gambling legislation and has advised state regulators on responsible-gambling standards. At Bettor's Health, she ensures awareness content is grounded in published science.

Mary cites primary research sources in her articles and clearly labels when claims are based on emerging evidence versus established consensus. She does not sensationalize findings, discloses limitations of referenced studies, and avoids making causal claims from correlational data.