What Makes Gambling Cool? Images of Agency and Self-Control in Fiction Films

Egerer, Michael; Rantala, Varpu

doi:10.3109/10826084.2015.977708

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“…Learning how to experience this “intoxication” and how to handle the risks of the behaviour corresponds to what Becker (1953) and Zinberg (1984) identified years ago as important skills in drug use. Gambling images are also infused with cultural “deep structures” ( Sulkunen, 2013 ), such as individualism and collectivism ( Majamäki & Pöysti, 2012 ), trust ( Pöysti, 2014 ), values and beliefs ( Raylu & Oei, 2004 ), myths ( Falk & Mäenpää, 1999 ), gender roles ( Casey, 2008 ) or masculinity ( Egerer & Rantala, 2015 ). Furthermore, game preference seems to be culture specific (e.g., Schüll, 2013 ), although more evidence is available from alcohol studies in which cultures have been grouped according to the prominent beverage type (e.g., Sulkunen, 1976 ).…”

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Cultures and spaces of convenience gambling

Egerer

Marionneau

2019

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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Background: In many countries, the bulk of gambling takes place in convenience spaces in relatively confined, local markets. Nevertheless, research on gambling locations has so far concentrated on destination gambling in casinos. Aim: This article studies convenience gambling and distinguishes special (e.g., gambling arcades) from everyday convenience gambling spaces (e.g., electronic gambling machines in supermarkets). Rather than geographically or functionally analysing the harm potential of convenience gambling, we approach the issue through cultural theory. Method: We conducted reception analytical group interviews with Finnish and French gamblers. This method is based on focus-group discussions stimulated by six short film clips. Our data consisted of 14 Finnish and 14 French groups, altogether 110 participants. The interviews were analysed thematically on the basis of the types of discourses the participants evoked. Results: The Finnish respondents discussed how their gambling culture was embedded in their everyday lives. They saw it as a harmless pastime if the sums used were small and otherwise unbudgeted. The French informants instead strongly connected gambling with the casino and were suspicious of the easy, cheap availability of convenience gambling. They also differentiated between exceptional and mundane spaces of convenience gambling, which the interviewed Finnish gamblers did not. Conclusions: Social or cultural availability is not only a matter of access; it also influences gamblers after they have entered the gambling venue. Structural characteristics interact with the gambler and the setting, but they are also mediated by the cultural context.

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Cultures and spaces of convenience gambling

Egerer

Marionneau

2019

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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“… 87.1% Semiotic analysis Egerer ( 2013 ) FR Social workers on PG 27 Social workers Advertisements in professional journals, contact to social offices n.a. 96.3% Semiotic analysis Lopez-Gonzalez et al ( 2018 ) ES PG on sports betting 43 Sports bettors experiencing gambling problems FEJAR (Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers) 33.2 0% Thematic analysis Text/discourse analysis Miller et al ( 2016 ) AU Government and industry on "problem" and "responsible gambling" Government and industry documents, television campaigns and warning signs Government and gambling industry websites, television campaigns and RG materials – – Thematic discourse analysis, constant comparative method Miller et al ( 2014 ) AU Press on problem gambling 339 Newspaper articles from the eight highest circulation newspapers in Australia FACTIVA database – – Content analysis, framing analysis Film analysis Egerer and Rantala ( 2015 ) Mixed Portrayal of gamblers in films 72 Film scenes from 28 narrative fiction films from 1922 to 2003 about gambling in North American and West European mainstream cinema – – – Qualitative film analysis Chan and Ohtsuka ( 2011 ) …”

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“…Studies focusing on the portrayal of gamblers in the movies described images of masculinity and coolness, self-control and the ability to enjoy oneself (Egerer and Rantala 2015 ). Only gamblers with limited abilities developed problems (Sulkunen 2007 ).…”

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Perception of Gamblers: A Systematic Review

Wöhr

Wuketich

2021

J Gambl Stud

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It is generally assumed that gamblers, and particularly people with gambling problems (PG), are affected by negative perception and stigmatisation. However, a systematic review of empirical studies investigating the perception of gamblers has not yet been carried out. This article therefore summarises empirical evidence on the perception of gamblers and provides directions for future research. A systematic literature review based on the relevant guidelines was carried out searching three databases. The databases Scopus, PubMed and BASE were used to cover social scientific knowledge, medical-psychological knowledge and grey literature. A total of 48 studies from 37 literature references was found. The perspective in these studies varies: Several studies focus on the perception of gamblers by the general population, by subpopulations (e. g. students or social workers), or by gamblers on themselves. The perspective on recreational gamblers is hardly an issue. A strong focus on persons with gambling problems is symptomatic of the gambling discourse. The analysis of the studies shows that gambling problems are thought to be rather concealable, whereas the negative effects on the concerned persons‘ lives are rated to be quite substantial. PG are described as “irresponsible” and “greedy” while they perceive themselves as “stupid” or “weak”. Only few examples of open discrimination are mentioned. Several studies however put emphasis on the stereotypical way in which PG are portrayed in the media, thus contributing to stigmatisation. Knowledge gaps include insights from longitudinal studies, the influence of respondents‘ age, culture and sex on their views, the relevance of the type of gambling a person is addicted to, and others. Further studies in these fields are needed.

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“…The most frequent type of gambling was poker (6 of 15 fi lms, 40%), followed by blackjack (2, 13%) and sports gambling (2, 13%). Among the 16 movies, 10 (63%) portrayed illegal gambling, while only 6 (37%) showed legal gambling 6…”

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“…organized crime, (7) the casino heist, and (8) gambling as a symbolic backdrop to the story[1]. Ohtsuka and Chan analyzed female gamblers in 9 Hong Kong movies and male gamblers in 10 Hong Kong movies[4,5].Recently Egerer reviewed 72 fi lm scenes from 28 narrative fi ction fi lms and analyzed the game types, the Poker Face and Indirect Expression of Emotions, nervous, exaggerated, and brutal between agency and loss of control[6].Based on Turner's and Egerer's parameters, we added 7 detailed parameters: 1. Demography of protagonist; 2.…”

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Pathological gambling in motion pictures; A systematic review

Hwang¹,

Choi²,

Kim³

et al. 2020

J Addict Med Ther Sci

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Pathological gambling has been described by the American Psychiatric Association "as a chronic progressive failure to resist impulses to gamble, and gambling behavior that compromises, disrupts, or damages personal, family, or vocational pursuits [3]." Pathological gambling is a social concern that has been portrayed by many moviemakers around the world, although the depth to which fi lms explore the issue varies greatly. The world of gambling and gamblers has been portrayed in many fi lms throughout the years [2].

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What Makes Gambling Cool? Images of Agency and Self-Control in Fiction Films

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Cultures and spaces of convenience gambling

Cultures and spaces of convenience gambling

Perception of Gamblers: A Systematic Review

Pathological gambling in motion pictures; A systematic review

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