Towards an Understanding of Esports Gambling: Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Youth Esports Bettors

Richard, Jérémie; Ivoska, William; Derevensky, Jeffrey L.

doi:10.1089/glr2.2021.0013

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“…(2017a) , who found a small effect. Also, a link between participation in esports betting and an increased likelihood of exhibiting problem gambling behaviors was found in six studies ( Gainsbury et al., 2017b ; Greer et al., 2021 ; Lelonek-Kuleta & Bartczuk, 2021 ; Richard et al., 2021 ; Wardle et al., 2020 ; Zendle, 2020 ) with effect sizes ranging from small to large.…”

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“…(2020) each reported that the likelihood of engaging in esports betting was not related to gaming frequency. Conversely, Richard et al. (2021) reported that gaming frequency was a positive predictor of participation in esports betting.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…(2021) reported that gaming frequency was a positive predictor of participation in esports betting. Lastly, in terms of problem gaming behaviors, both Marchica et al (2021) and Zendle (2020) reported that participation in esports betting was positively associated with problem gaming severity with small effect sizes, and Richard et al. (2021) noted that compared to non-esports bettors, esports bettors were more likely to report symptoms of disordered gaming.…”

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“…Regarding the relationship between esports betting and gambling, Macey, Abarbanel, and Hamari (2020) reported that esports betting was positively associated with an aggregate measure of gambling engagement with a medium effect size. Five studies compared gambling behaviors among esports bettors and non-esports bettors ( Gainsbury, Abarbanel, & Blaszczynski, 2017a ; Greer, Rockloff, Russell, & Lole, 2021 ; Richard, Ivoska, & Derevensky, 2021 ). These studies reported that esports bettors gambled more frequently, participated in more forms of gambling, and experienced more gambling-related harms.…”

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A scoping review of the association between loot boxes, esports, skin betting, and token wagering with gambling and video gaming behaviors

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Leslie

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Background and aimsMany new digital gambling-like activities such as loot boxes, esports betting, skin betting, and token wagering have recently emerged and grown in popularity. This scoping review aimed to: (a) synthesize the existing empirical research literature on gambling-like activities and their associations with gambling and video gaming behaviors, including problem gambling and video gaming; (b) identify sociodemographic, psychological, and motivational factors associated with engagement in gambling-like activities; and (c) identify research gaps and areas for further research.MethodsA systematic search of Ovid, Embsco, and ProQuest databases and Google Scholar was conducted in May 2021 and last updated in February 2022. The search yielded a total of 2,437 articles. Articles were included in the review if they were empirical studies that contained quantitative or qualitative results regarding the relationship between gambling-like activities and gambling or gaming.ResultsThirty-eight articles met inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Overall, the review results suggest that all forms of gambling-like activities were positively associated with gambling and gaming with small to medium effects. Gambling-like activity participation was also positively associated with mental distress and impulsivity. Gaps identified included a lack of inquiry into skin betting and token wagering, a lack of diversity in the research methods (i.e., mainly cross-sectional surveys), and a paucity of research that includes more ethnically, culturally, and geographically diverse populations.DiscussionLongitudinal studies with more representative samples are needed to examine the causal link between gambling-like activities and gambling and video gaming.

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confidence: 96%

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confidence: 99%

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A scoping review of the association between loot boxes, esports, skin betting, and token wagering with gambling and video gaming behaviors

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“…Betting on esports is also gaining increasing popularity ( Griffiths, 2017 ), and esports spectatorship has been shown to have a positive association with esports gambling ( Macey & Hamari, 2018 ), and as with any other form of gambling, esport gambling can be associated with problem gambling, problem gaming, and mental health conditions ( Marchica, Richard, Mills, Ivoska, & Derevensky, 2021 ; Richard, Ivoska, & Derevensky, 2021 ). Indeed research has reported relatively high levels of problem gambling among esport bettors ( Wardle, Petrovskaya, & Zendle, 2020 ).…”

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Safer esports for players, spectators, and bettors: Issues, challenges, and policy recommendations

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Király

Koncz

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The present paper provides an overview of the possible risks, harms, and challenges that might arise with the development of the esports field and pose a threat to professional esports players, spectators, bettors and videogame players, including underage players. These include physical and mental health issues, gambling and gambling-like elements associated with videogames and esports, the challenges arising from pursuing a career in esports, the unique difficulties women face, and a need for supporting professional esports players. It briefly discusses possible responses and suggestions regarding how to address and mitigate these negative consequences. It emphasizes the need for cooperation and collaboration between various stakeholders: researchers, policymakers, regulators, the gaming industry, esports organizations, healthcare and treatment providers, educational institutes and the need for further evidence-based information.

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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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Towards an Understanding of Esports Gambling: Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Youth Esports Bettors

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A scoping review of the association between loot boxes, esports, skin betting, and token wagering with gambling and video gaming behaviors

A scoping review of the association between loot boxes, esports, skin betting, and token wagering with gambling and video gaming behaviors

Safer esports for players, spectators, and bettors: Issues, challenges, and policy recommendations

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

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