Disentangling the Motivational Pathways of Recreational Esports Gamblers: A Laddering Study

Denoo, Maarten; Bibert, Niels; Zaman, Bieke

doi:10.1145/3411764.3445287

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“…More particularly, from the six motivations that were assessed, the excitement and intellectual challenge motives were most dominant, next to monetary gain. This is also in line with past qualitative work showing that intrinsically-and extrinsically-oriented motives co-exist and might determine gambling-behavioral actions (Denoo, et al, 2021). Remarkable, in this regard, is the fact that "social" motives, such as the need for socializing with others or social recognition, as well as amotivation (i.e., not having a clear motivation), are considered relatively less important or non-important at all.…”

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“…Another important dimension that we regard as an integral element of the esports bettor profile are the motivations endorsed to engage in betting (Denoo et al, 2021). We define a motivation as a belief "[t]hat animates us, [t]hat prompts our initiation, choice, and persistence in particular behaviors in particular environments" (Bernard, Mills, Swenson, & Walsh, 2005:137;cited in Binde, 2013:82).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…At the start of our study in 2020, not a single study had included this motivational component. To date, three studies have tackled this exact question (Denoo et al, 2021, Lelonek-Kuleta & Bartczuk, 2021Greer, Hing, Rockloff, Browne, & King, 2022). From these studies, we learn that esports betting motivations can be both intrinsically-(e.g., learning) and extrinsically-oriented (e.g., profit maximization).…”

Section: Esports Betting Motivationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From these studies, we learn that esports betting motivations can be both intrinsically-(e.g., learning) and extrinsically-oriented (e.g., profit maximization). A study from Denoo et al (2021) also showed that recreational esports bettors have different motives to bet with either (cash) money or with in-game items or so-called skins, often on illegal platforms. For instance, while the former referred to the security-, efficiency-and controlenhancing features of monetary betting, the latter reported that betting with skins may extend the boundaries of a normal gameplay and may result in functional in-game status when new skins are won (Denoo et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In recent years, it has become one of the most steeply growing "gamblified" forms of play, marketed towards millions of people worldwide (Grove, 2016;Heere, 2018;Lopez-Gonzalez & Griffiths, 2016). Betting on esports is possible on a 24/7 basis, regardless of location, provided one has a stable internet connection (Denoo, Bibert, & Zaman, 2021). Still, despite its status as an emerging big business (Absolute Reports, 2022), our understanding of 'who' these esports bettors are is limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Profiling the Esports Bettor

Bibert,

Denoo,

Zaman

2024

JESS

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While esports betting is becoming a big business worldwide, scientific studies primarily focus on an Anglo-Saxon perspective to understand the phenomenon and its users. In this cross-sectional online survey study, we therefore investigated the esports betting profile and motivations of Dutch-speaking, European adults playing or watching video games. We conceptually replicated the American esports bettor profile to the study of Abarbanel, Macey, Hamari, and Melton (2020) in a European context, assessed the robustness of our replication with gambling-behavioral variables, and used an adapted version of the Modified Gambling Motivations Scale to unravel EU-esports bettors’ most salient betting motives. Our results reveal that the America-oriented esports bettor profile cannot be replicated in our European sample, making us question whether socio-demographics, such as gender and age, and gameplay-related variables such as video gaming frequency are robust correlates of esports betting participation. Instead, these findings suggest that involvement in esports spectatorship and the breadth and depth of participation in other gambling activities deliver the most accurate predictions, and that esports bettors are mostly driven by intrinsically- and extrinsically-oriented motives such as excitement, intellectual challenge, and monetary gain. This study may form a starting point for future research into the measurement, targeting, and regulation of esports, and gambling-related ‘at risk’ behaviors and audiences, within the European Union.

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Section: Esports Betting Motivationsmentioning

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Section: Esports Betting Motivationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Esports Betting Motivationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Denoo,

Zaman

2024

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Understanding Esports-related Betting and Gambling: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Mangat,

Griffiths,

et al. 2023

J Gambl Stud

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Esports gambling has steadily grown in popularity alongside esports itself. While research has been increasing in the field of esports-related gambling, no study has yet reviewed the relevant literature on esports gambling. The present study aimed to comprehensively review all empirical research conducted in the wider field of esports gambling. A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was undertaken using PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Only empirical studies were included and were also assessed for potential biases using the ROBUST guidelines. A total of 30 studies from eight countries were included in the review. Esports gamblers were found more likely to be young males, likely to score high on problematic gambling scales, and likely to belong to households speaking a non-English language at home in English speaking countries. Esports gamblers are a unique type of gambling population, with rare characteristics and behaviors compared to other types of gamblers. Given the limited number of studies, there is a need for further research in this field to understand these populations, as well as the need for longitudinal research.

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Game attributes and their relation to the values considered relevant for women

Machado,

Ishitani

2024

Digital Creativity

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Disentangling the Motivational Pathways of Recreational Esports Gamblers: A Laddering Study

Cited by 6 publications

References 49 publications

Profiling the Esports Bettor

Profiling the Esports Bettor

Understanding Esports-related Betting and Gambling: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Game attributes and their relation to the values considered relevant for women

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