Sociodemographic Correlates and Morbidity in Lottery Gamblers: Results from a Population Survey

Subramaniam, Mythily; Tang, Benjamin; Abdin, Edimansyah; Vaingankar, Janhavi Ajit; Chong, Siow Ann

doi:10.1007/s10899-015-9534-1

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“…Of the three main activities examined, lottery was the only single, or exclusive, reported activity. These findings align with previous studies that have consistently demonstrated lottery gambling is popular and that many people gamble on this activity exclusively (Costes et al, 2018;Subramaniam et al, 2016). Because lottery gamblers are the majority of single-activity gamblers in this sample, it is perhaps unsurprising that fewer problem gamblers were observed in this group, as previous research has found that lottery gamblers are less likely to be problem gamblers (Subramaniam et al, 2016).…”

Section: Lotterysupporting

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“…Binde (2011) reported that across problem gambling prevalence surveys, electronic gambling machines (EGMs), casino, Internet, and unregulated gambling were consistently the four forms of gambling found to be most strongly associated with problem gambling, whereas lotteries and instant lotteries were weakly associated. Research has also demonstrated that among exclusive lottery gamblers, the prevalence of problem gambling is significantly lower than that among non-exclusive lottery gamblers (Costes et al, 2018;Holtgraves, 2009;Subramaniam et al, 2016). In addition, it is well established that problem gamblers are more likely to engage in high-risk activities such as EGMs, whereas non-problem gamblers tend to participate in lowrisk activities such as lottery (e.g., Lund, 2006).…”

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Are General and Activity-Specific PGSI Scores Consistent?

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Gambling research has highlighted substantial activity-specific differences in gambling behaviours, but measures of problem gambling remain non-specific. This paper aims to examine the consistency of general versus activity-specific Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores among a sample of moderate-risk and problem gamblers in Québec, Canada. Correlations and t tests were conducted to examine associations and differences between general and activity-specific PGSI scores. Results were analyzed by number of activities reported and activity rank for lottery, video lottery terminals (VLTs), and slot machines and suggested that PGSI scores may not accurately reflect problem gambling severity for all specific activities. General and activity-specific PGSI scores were more highly correlated when lottery was the primary activity, whereas for VLTs, scores were highly correlated regardless of number or rank of activities. General PGSI scores were significantly higher than activity-specific scores for lottery, but general and activity-specific scores were not significantly different for VLTs, demonstrating that the PGSI is a better indicator of activity-specific scores for some forms of gambling over others. Researchers conducting population surveys should exercise caution in assigning general PGSI scores to specific activities.RésuméLa recherche sur le jeu a mis en évidence des différences majeures dans les comportements de jeu spécifiques à des activités, mais les mesures du jeu problématique demeurent non spécifiques. L’étude vise à examiner la cohérence entre les scores généraux de l’indice de gravité du jeu problématique (IGJP) et ceux propres à des activités parmi un échantillon de joueurs à risque modéré et de joueurs compulsifs en [province, pays]. Des corrélations et des tests de Student ont été effectués pour examiner les associations et les différences entre les scores IGJP généraux et ceux spécifiques à des activités. Analysés en fonction du nombre d’activités déclarées et du classement des activités de loterie, d’appareils de loterie vidéo (ALV) et de machines à sous, les résultats laissent entendre que les scores IGJP pourraient ne pas refléter avec précision la gravité du jeu pathologique en ce qui concerne des activités particulières. Dans le cas où la loterie était l’activité principale, les scores IGJP généraux et ceux propres à l’activité étaient très fortement corrélés; pour les appareils de loterie vidéo, les scores étaient fortement corrélés, quels que soient le nombre ou le classement des activités. En ce qui concerne la loterie, les scores IGJP généraux étaient largement plus élevés que les scores propres à l’activité, mais ils n’étaient pas très différents dans le cas des ALV, ce qui démontre que l’IGJP est un meilleur indicateur seulement pour certaines formes de jeu. Les chercheurs qui mènent des enquêtes auprès de la population doivent faire preuve de prudence lorsqu’ils attribuent des scores IGJP généraux à des activités spécifiques.

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Section: Lotterysupporting

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Are General and Activity-Specific PGSI Scores Consistent?

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Kairouz

Perks

et al. 2019

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“…Using Icon Arrays to Communicate Gambling Information Reduces the Appeal of Scratch Card Games Lottery gambling is one of the most popular forms of legalized gambling (Ariyabuddhiphongs, 2011;Subramaniam et al, 2016;Welte et al, 2002). Within the category of lottery gambling are scratch card games, in which a gambler removes an opaque layer from a card with hopes of uncovering matching symbols corresponding to a prize.…”

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Using Icon Arrays to Communicate Gambling Information Reduces the Appeal of Scratch Card Games

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“…Although they are grouped together within the general category of lottery products, there is a considerable amount of heterogeneity in terms of structural characteristics within this group of products, particularly with regard to their potential for abuse or misuse. While a relatively high percentage of people report playing traditional lottery games (Ariyabuddhiphongs, 2011; Rogers, 1998), the potential for harm related to these draws is considered to be low (Subramaniam et al., 2016). One potential reason for this is the protracted event frequency associated with weekly lottery draws (the most common type of “draw” lottery), meaning that the time between the purchase of the lottery ticket and the outcome reveal is usually quite lengthy (e.g., on the order of days; Short, Penney, Mazmanian, & Jamieson, 2015).…”

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Exploring relationships between problem gambling, scratch card gambling, and individual differences in thinking style

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Background and aimsScratch cards are a popular form of lottery gambling available in many jurisdictions. However, there is a paucity of research that examines associations between individual differences in thinking style, participation in scratch card gambling, and problem gambling severity.MethodsIn three studies, we sought to examine the relationships among these variables in large, online samples of participants. Participants completed the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT), the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), the Actively Open-Minded Thinking Scale, and self-reported their frequency of scratch card gambling.ResultsThroughout all three studies, specific associations were reliably established. Specifically, negative associations were observed between participants’ CRT and PGSI scores, as well as between participants’ CRT scores and scratch card gambling frequency. In addition, we found a positive association between problem gambling severity and scratch card gambling frequency. Finally, problem gambling severity was shown to correlate positively with participants’ willingness to pay for irrelevant information in a scratch card gambling scenario.Discussion and conclusionsOverall, we observed that problem gambling severity is associated with an individuals’ thinking style and scratch card gambling behavior. This study adds to the existing literature examining problem gambling, and highlights the role of thinking style in understanding gambling behavior and problematic gambling.

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Sociodemographic Correlates and Morbidity in Lottery Gamblers: Results from a Population Survey

Cited by 15 publications

References 31 publications

Are General and Activity-Specific PGSI Scores Consistent?

Are General and Activity-Specific PGSI Scores Consistent?

Using Icon Arrays to Communicate Gambling Information Reduces the Appeal of Scratch Card Games

Exploring relationships between problem gambling, scratch card gambling, and individual differences in thinking style

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