Responsible gambling signage on electronic gaming machines, before and after the implementation of the United Kingdom Gambling Act: an observational study

Moodie, Crawford; Reith, Gerda

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“…Stewart & Wohl found that pop‐up reminder messages improved spend‐limit adherence. In real‐world settings, however, the effect may be smaller , and may diminish with repeated exposure . Careful tailoring of message presentation could enhance these tools’ effectiveness: eye‐tracking results could be used to optimize on‐screen message delivery both spatially (by AOI) and temporally (by phase or outcome) to coincide with gamblers’ attention.…”

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Zoned in or zoned out? Investigating immersion in slot machine gambling using mobile eye‐tracking

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Background and Aims Immersion during slot machine gambling has been linked to disordered gambling. Current conceptualizations of immersion (namely dissociation, flow and the machine zone) make contrasting predictions as to whether gamblers are captivated by the game per se ('zoned in') or motivated by the escape that immersion provides ('zoned out'). We examined whether selected eye-movement metrics can distinguish between these predictions. Design and Setting Pre-registered, correlational analysis in a laboratory setting. Participants gambled on a genuine slot machine for 20 minutes while wearing eye-tracking glasses. Participants Fifty-three adult slot machine gamblers who were not high-risk problem gamblers. Measurements We examined self-reported immersion during the gambling session and eye movements at different areas of the slot machine screen (the reels, the credit window, etc.). We further explored these variables' relationships with saccade count and amplitude. Findings The ratio of dwell time on the game's credit window relative to the game's reels was positively associated with immersion (t (51) = 1.68, P = 0.049 one-tailed, R 2 = 0.05). Follow-up analyses described event-related changes in these patterns following different spin outcomes.Conclusions Immersion while gambling on a slot machine appears to be associated with active scanning of the game and a focus on the game's credit window. These results are more consistent with a 'zoned in' account of immersion aligned with flow theory than a 'zoned out' account based on escape.

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“…In theory, more passive approaches to promoting responsible gambling behaviour, such as posters, signs, leaflets and brochures, can reach a wider audience in less time than Advisors speaking one-on-one with casino patrons. However, such responsible gambling signage is not always posted in visible places (Moodie and Reith, 2009), and a more general limitation is that public health signage alone often does not impact behaviour (e.g. Beaudoin et al, 2007; Dingman et al, 2015).…”

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Observations of the first GameSense-branded responsible gambling centre in a US casino

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Objective: To help mitigate potential gambling harm, responsible gambling information centres are launching across casino venues in North America. The launch of the first such centre in the USA provided an opportunity to achieve three goals: (1) document the centre’s reach among casino patrons, (2) generate a comprehensive description of services provided, and (3) explore the potential for a dose–response relationship between centre exposure and gambling beliefs and behaviour. Design: We documented services provided and surveyed consecutive centre visitors. Setting: We achieved these goals at the GameSense Info Center, located in the first Massachusetts casino. Method: Programme staff recorded their services via electronic checklist and administered one-page surveys to visitors with whom they discussed problem or responsible gambling. Results: Programme staff reported engaging directly with approximately 1% of daily patrons. About 70% of their interactions were casual. During conversations that did move beyond a casual nature, programme staff typically provided information about responsible gambling, consistent with patrons’ self-reported needs and concerns. Finally, among a sample of patrons who repeatedly engaged with programme staff at the most involved level ( N = 129), those with relatively little programme exposure were more likely to hold an accurate gambling belief but less likely to report having set time limits on their casino visits. Conclusion: We did not observe support for the notion that using an on-site information centre to teach patrons about important gambling concepts is associated with more responsible gambling behaviour.

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“…3 In its review of the implementation of the 2005 Act, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS Committee) found no evidence "that the onshore gambling industry is conducted in a way which is not fair and transparent to the consumer" (House of Commons, 2012, paragraphs 16 and 18). Anecdotal evidence suggests that not all players are aware of these requirements; for this reason alone compliance with them is essential if players are to be informed about the risks they take (Moodie & Reith, 2009), for as BGPS 2010 shows, problem gambling is significantly associated with education levels, "rates being higher among those with lower levels of educational attainment" (Wardle et al, 2011b, p. 85).…”

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Responsible gambling signage on electronic gaming machines, before and after the implementation of the United Kingdom Gambling Act: an observational study

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Cited by 15 publications

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Zoned in or zoned out? Investigating immersion in slot machine gambling using mobile eye‐tracking

Zoned in or zoned out? Investigating immersion in slot machine gambling using mobile eye‐tracking

Observations of the first GameSense-branded responsible gambling centre in a US casino

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