Development of an assessment tool to evaluate the risk potential of different gambling types

Meyer, Gerhard; Fiebig, Marisa; Häfeli, Jörg; Mörsen, Chantal

doi:10.1080/14459795.2011.584890

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“…Instead of types of game, the risk potential (Meyer et al 2011) of the game could be the base for the grouping. The characteristics of different games are likely to attract gamblers with different motives.…”

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Gambling Motives in a Representative Swedish Sample of Risk Gamblers

2016

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Motives for gambling have been shown to be associated with gambling involvement, and hence important in the understanding of the etiology of problem gambling. The aim of this study was to describe differences in gambling motives in different subgroups of lifetime risk gamblers, categorized by: age, gender, alcohol- and drug habits and type of game preferred, when considering the level of risk gambling. A random Swedish sample (n = 19,530) was screened for risk gambling, using the Lie/Bet questionnaire. The study sample (n = 257) consisted of the respondents screening positive on Lie/Bet and completing a postal questionnaire about gambling and motives for gambling (measured with the NODS-PERC and the RGQ respectively). When considering the level of risk gambling, motives for gambling were not associated with gender, whereas younger persons gambled for the challenge more often than did older participants. Card/Casino and Sport gamblers played to a greater extent for social and challenge reasons then did Lotto/Bingo-gamblers. EGM-gamblers played more for coping reasons than did Lotto/Bingo gamblers. However, this association turned non-significant when considering the level of risk gambling. Moderate risk gamblers played for the challenge and coping reasons to a greater extent than low risk gamblers motives for gambling differ across subgroups of preferred game and between gamblers with low and moderate risk. The level of risk gambling is intertwined with motives for gambling and should be considered when examining gambling reasons.

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Gambling Motives in a Representative Swedish Sample of Risk Gamblers

2016

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“…Our results show that increasing game complexity (at least in terms of reinforcement frequency and sensory feedback) does not diminish the traditional near-miss effect; rather it enhances it. As such, near-miss features may still warrant consideration in risk assessment tools (Meyer et al, 2011) and future gambling legislation.…”

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“…Structural characteristics of contemporary electronic gaming machines (EGMs) correspond to psychological processes that are linked to players' enjoyment of the game, persistent play and risk of developing gambling problems (Griffiths, 1993;Meyer, Fiebig, Häfeli, & Mörsen, 2011). Modern commercial games are increasingly complex, combining many different structural characteristics in the same game (Dow Schüll, 2012).…”

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Dual effects of ‘losses disguised as wins’ and near-misses in a slot machine game

Sharman

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Clark

2015

International Gambling Studies

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Individually, both near-misses and losses disguised as wins (LDWs) have been seen to exert pro-motivational effects on gambling. However, it is not clear whether both structural characteristics are effective within the same game. Participants (n ¼ 40) played a slot machine simulation. The simulation delivered near-misses, wins and 'fullmisses'. Half the participants also received LDWs that occurred independently of the outcomes on the payline. Valence and motivation ratings were collected after each round. Results showed that the LDW group reported increased valence ratings compared to the no-LDW group. Within the LDW group, trials with LDWs also resulted in increased enjoyment compared to trials without LDWs. We distinguished near-misses falling either side of the payline. Near-misses before the payline (NMB) were rated as more motivational than near-misses after the payline (NMA), whereas NMAs were rated as more aversive than NMBs. These differences between the two near-miss types were exacerbated by LDWs. Results demonstrate LDWs increase the trial-by-trial enjoyment of non-win outcomes. The motivational and hedonic effects of near-misses differed for events either side of the payline, and these differences were exaggerated by the presence of LDWs. Thus, near-misses can retain their effectiveness in complex forms of gambling that also deliver LDWs.

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“…This is highly relevant because online gambling is more addictive than any other type of game (Griffiths 2003;Griffiths et al 2006;LaBrie et al 2007;McBride and Derevensky 2009;Meyer et al 2011;Monaghan 2009;Petry 2006b;Smith and Rupp 2005;Wood et al 2012). One of the clearest pieces of evidence for this assertion is that online gamblers have higher rates of gambling addiction compared with traditional gamblers (Williams and Wood 2007;Williams 2007a, b, 2009;Wood et al 2012).…”

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The Challenge of Online Gambling: The Effect of Legalization on the Increase in Online Gambling Addiction

Chóliz

2015

J Gambl Stud

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It is possible that the growth and promotion of online gambling will result in substantially increased use of these types of games in countries where they are legal. This may be especially true for young people due to their interest in such games. In this context, it is important to note that online gambling is more addictive than any other type of game due its structural characteristics, such as immediacy, accessibility, ease of betting, and so on. This study examined the effect of online gambling in Spain 2 years after its legalization. The sample included 1277 pathological gamblers in recovery at 26 gambling addiction treatment centers. Our results showed a significant increase in young pathological gamblers since the legalization of this activity. This is a very relevant issue because, as in the case of Spain, many countries are currently in process of legalization of many types of online games. Scientific research can be useful to adapt the adequate gambling policies in order to prevent the gambling addiction.

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Development of an assessment tool to evaluate the risk potential of different gambling types

Cited by 55 publications

References 8 publications

Gambling Motives in a Representative Swedish Sample of Risk Gamblers

Gambling Motives in a Representative Swedish Sample of Risk Gamblers

Dual effects of ‘losses disguised as wins’ and near-misses in a slot machine game

The Challenge of Online Gambling: The Effect of Legalization on the Increase in Online Gambling Addiction

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