Understanding the Relationship Between Sports-Relevant Gambling and Being At-Risk for a Gambling Problem Among American Adolescents

Marchica, Loredana; Zhao, Yaxi; Derevensky, Jeffrey L.; Ivoska, William

doi:10.1007/s10899-016-9653-3

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“…Gambling participation and problem gambling studies report increased participation in gambling and problem gambling for male fantasy sports players. For example, study of sports-relevant gambling activity in the USA found regular involvement in sports betting, fantasy sports betting and daily fantasy sports betting among adolescents was associated with a higher risk of gambling problems [51].…”

Section: Expansion Of the Sports Betting Market Into The Online Envirmentioning

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A Literature Review and Gap Analysis of Emerging Technologies and New Trends in Gambling

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There have been significant changes in the gambling landscape particularly relating to gambling in the digital age. As the gambling landscape changes, regulation of gambling also needs to change. In 2018, the Office of Responsible Gambling in New South Wales, Australia, commissioned a gap analysis to inform their research objectives and priority focus areas. This included an identification of gaps in our understanding of emerging technologies and new trends in gambling. A gap analysis of the peer-reviewed literature published since 2015 was undertaken, identifying 116 articles. The main area of focus was Internet gambling, followed by articles exploring the relationship between video gaming and gambling, the expansion of the sports betting market, Electronic Gambling Machines characteristics and articles exploring new technologies and trends in advertising and inducements. Key gaps related to the need for more research in general, as well as research focusing on subpopulations such as those using different gambling formats, those with varying levels of problem gambling, and vulnerable populations. From a methods perspective, researchers saw the need for longitudinal studies, more qualitative research and improved outcome measures. The development and testing of a public health approach to addressing the harms associated with gambling in these areas is needed.

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Section: Expansion Of the Sports Betting Market Into The Online Envirmentioning

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A Literature Review and Gap Analysis of Emerging Technologies and New Trends in Gambling

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“…This class is similar to the 'lottery & sports' class found by De Luigi et al (2018). The overrepresentation of males in sports-related gambling activities (Marchica et al 2017) and the high prevalence of lottery and scratch tickets use among adolescents (Gonzalez-Roz et al…”

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Substance Use and Gambling Patterns Among Adolescents: Differences According to Gender and Impulsivity

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Although alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the most prevalent drugs used by adolescents, gambling is a growing concern due to its increasing popularity. To date there have been few studies exploring the existing patterns of concurrent use of drugs and gambling in adolescents. This study aims to identify subpopulations of adolescents using different substances and gambling activities, to explore gender differences and to examine impulsivity as a predictor of class membership. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 22 highschools, and 1,644 adolescents were assessed (54.1% males; mean age = 15.21 years, SD = 0.75). Participants reported their last-year frequency of using alcohol, tobacco and cannabis, as well as bingo, poker, other casino games, sports betting, lottery, scratch tickets and electronic gaming machines. Problem drinking was evaluated with the Rutgers Alcohol Problems Index, and gambling severity with the South Oaks Gambling Scale for Adolescents. Impulsivity was assessed using a Delay Discounting task, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale and the Impulsive Sensation-Seeking Scale. Based on a latent class model of drugs and gambling activities, four subpopulations of males and five of females were found. General impulsivity and sensation seeking were the most consistent predictors of class membership. These novel findings support the need to consider specific groups of adolescents engaging in different patterns of addictive behaviors when implementing selective prevention strategies.

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“…This also encompasses activities featuring monetary-risk taking, such as sports betting. Indeed, with easy access from a computer, tablet, or phone, it is possible to bet everywhere, at every moment, such as before or during a game in play, and while simultaneously using different platforms (e.g., Brevers et al., 2018; Hing, Russell, Lamont, & Vitartas, 2017; Marchica, Zhao, Derevensky, & Ivoska, 2016). Because it is currently possible to get access to and repeat rewarding “want-to” conducts without engaging in complex cognitive or physical processes, merely thinking of effortful “have-to” conducts could increase gambling temptation and risk-taking in a large range of individuals.…”

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The impact of self-control cues on subsequent monetary risk-taking

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Background and aimsThe “process-model” of self-control proposes that the ego-depletion effect is better explained by a switch between interest in “have-to” labor and cognitive “want-to” leisure, rather than being mainly due to a decrease in cognitive resources, as advanced by the “strength-model” of self-control. However, it is currently difficult to disentangle the “process-model” from the “strength-model” of self-control. Here, we employed a stepwise approach, featuring three studies, for testing the process model of self-control.MethodsIn Study 1, we created a list of 30 self-control events for characterizing “have-to” conducts in the daily life. In Study 2, mental visualization of effortful self-control events (“have-to”) and monetary risk-taking (“want-to”) were employed for testing the strength-model of self-control. In Study 3, to test the process-model of self-control, participants were simply required to read self-control (or neutral) sentences.ResultsStudy 1 provided evidence regarding external validly for the list of self-control events. Study 2 showed that mental visualization of effortful self-control events increases subsequent monetary risk-taking. Study 3 highlighted that the brief apparition of a self-control-related sentence was sufficient for increasing risk-taking. These patterns were evidenced in the trial with the less advantageous gain/loss ratio.DiscussionAltogether these findings support the process-model of self-control in showing that triggering the semantic content of a “have-to” conduct, without its actual execution, is sufficient for modulating subsequent “want-to” activity.ConclusionThese findings could contribute to advancing current knowledge on how the high availability of ready-to-consume rewards in modern environments is redefining humans’ self-control ability.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Sports-Relevant Gambling and Being At-Risk for a Gambling Problem Among American Adolescents

Cited by 32 publications

References 22 publications

A Literature Review and Gap Analysis of Emerging Technologies and New Trends in Gambling

A Literature Review and Gap Analysis of Emerging Technologies and New Trends in Gambling

Substance Use and Gambling Patterns Among Adolescents: Differences According to Gender and Impulsivity

The impact of self-control cues on subsequent monetary risk-taking

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