Do pokers players know how good they are? Accuracy of poker skill estimation in online and offline players

MacKay, Terri-Lynn; Bard, Nolan; Bowling, Michael; Hodgins, David C.

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.11.006

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“…These findings raise serious doubts over the accuracy of this group's self-reports that gambling was the main or a partial source of their income, unless the previous 12 months was not reflective of financial outcomes over their gambling career. This is consistent with findings from an objective test of poker skill in which poker players who gambled online and had greater irrational cognitions overestimated their perceived skill (MacKay et al 2014).…”

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“…Clinical and other studies indicate that pathological gamblers sometimes rationalize their ongoing involvement in gambling by claiming to be professional gamblers (Ciarrocchi 2001;Frances and First 2000;Taber et al 1986). However, involvement in gambling activities that include an element of skill (which are often preferred by 'professional gamblers' is associated with greater illusions of control (Letarte et al 1986;MacKay et al 2014;Toneatto 1999) and problem gamblers have an exaggerated perception of their own skill level (Toneatto et al 1997). However, it is not known if identifying as a professional gambler is a barrier or facilitator to seeking help.…”

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A Case of Mistaken Identity? A Comparison of Professional and Amateur Problem Gamblers

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Professional gamblers are more likely than amateur gamblers to meet criteria for problem gambling but minimal research has examined their gambling behavior and its consequences. This study compared gambling behavior, problem gambling symptoms, related harms, recognition, and help-seeking among problem semi/professional gamblers (PPGs/PSPGs) and problem amateur gamblers (PAGs). Surveys completed by 57 self-identified professional gamblers, 311 semi-professional gamblers and 4226 amateur gamblers were analysed. PPGs/PSPGs were significantly more likely than PAGs to be male, younger, never married, speak a language other than English at home, and have higher psychological distress, compared to PAGs. PPGs/PSPGs were more likely to gamble more frequently on many skills-based forms, but most also participated in several chance-based forms. PPGs'/PSPGs' most common problematic gambling form was electronic gaming machines and they were more likely to have problems with sports betting than PAGs. Most PPGs/PSPGs reported coming out behind on all gambling forms over the previous year. PPGs/PSPGs were more likely than PAGs to report chasing losses and numerous detrimental financial gambling consequences. This group's self-identification as PPGs/PSPGs is clearly inaccurate and perhaps a means to avoid stigma, elevate status and support problem denial. PPGs/PSPGs may represent an extreme example of gamblers with erroneous cognitions and beliefs who lack the required discipline and skill to be successful professional gamblers. The findings identify a group of problem gamblers who may benefit from interventions to dispel their mistaken self-identity, and emphasize the need for more rigorous confirmation of professional gambler status in future research.

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A Case of Mistaken Identity? A Comparison of Professional and Amateur Problem Gamblers

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“…In games such as Roulette, gamblers largely believe that particular game-specific strategies and tactics can lead to increased odds of winning (Tomei et al, 2017). However, research has also shown that in games such as poker, being more adaptive to strategic changes enhances a person's chances of winning (DeDonno & Detterman, 2008;T. MacKay, Bard, Bowling, & Hodgins, 2014).…”

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Attitudes, beliefs and impulsivity in online gambling addiction

Trivedi

Teichert

2018

International Gambling Studies

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Gambling research often refers to attitude and belief measurements to distinguish between problem and non-problem gamblers. Past studies also indicated that problem gamblers have a tendency to steeply discount rewards. We join both research streams and investigate the relationships between attitudes and beliefs on gambling addiction with the moderating effects of delay discounting using a novel methodological approach of double-hurdle model. We hereby differentiate the five subdimensions of the Gambling Attitude and Belief Scale (GABS): emotions, chasing, luck, attitudes and strategies. Findings show that emotional predispositions and chasing tendencies are positively related to the severity of online gambling addiction, independent of gamblers´ impulsivity. In contrast hereto, gambling attitudes act as inhibitor for gamblers willing to wait for some time to receive higher reward. Findings show that money-related impulsiveness influences the relationship between subdimensions of GABS and gambling addiction: Gambling attitudes and beliefs do not necessarily harm online gamblers but that their positive or negative relationship to addiction depends on online gamblers' impulsivity.

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“…Consumer perspective of the role of skill within gambling and gaming activities is likely an important factor in how these are classified. However, consumers may also be inaccurate in their perceptions of the role of skill within games and gambling (MacKay et al, 2014;Turner, Macdonald, Bartoshuk, & Zangeneh, 2008). For example, scratch tickets and lottery tickets are generally not considered gambling, unless purchased frequently (Lange, 2001;Williams, Volberg, & Stevens, 2012).…”

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Positioning of online gambling and gaming products from a consumer perspective: A blurring of perceived boundaries

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Gainsbury

Mhlbach

2017

Computers in Human Behavior

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Traditionally disparate markets and products, gambling activities and games have begun to overlap in many ways, particularly in the online marketplace. Consumers appear to be moving between these activities, indicating perception of similarities in products. The hybrid nature of some activities has resulted in gambling regulators considering whether they need to act with regards to certain games. Typically, regulatory classifications and taxonomies have been centred on objective features of product offerings, based on the perspective of producers and technology. However, consumer perspective is relevant to defining markets and understanding the potential migratory relationship between products. This research aims to gather an indepth understanding about the multifacetal market space of online gambling and gaming from a consumer perspective. A large-scale survey (n=1000 respondents) assesses perceived similarities between 16 gaming and 9 gambling products by means of holistic triadic comparisons. Multidimensional scaling provides evidence for enduring market boundaries between online gambling and gaming products, but indicates several finegrained similarities on the level of specific products. Products encountering elements of skill, planning, consideration, and achievements over time were perceived differently from those that are more playful and less realistic with immediate outcomes. Consumers did see connections between games and some gambling products, which may explain the joint usage of and migration between products. Insights are thus relevant for regulators, consumers, and professionals in both gambling and gaming industries as market boundaries have become blurred.

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Do pokers players know how good they are? Accuracy of poker skill estimation in online and offline players

Cited by 25 publications

References 33 publications

A Case of Mistaken Identity? A Comparison of Professional and Amateur Problem Gamblers

A Case of Mistaken Identity? A Comparison of Professional and Amateur Problem Gamblers

Attitudes, beliefs and impulsivity in online gambling addiction

Positioning of online gambling and gaming products from a consumer perspective: A blurring of perceived boundaries

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