The Impact of Jackpots on EGM Gambling Behavior: A Review

Rockloff, Matthew; Hing, Nerilee

doi:10.1007/s10899-012-9336-7

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“…Other authors have similarly observed an important association between this form of gambling and problem gambling. 26 McCready et al 8 8 Thus, the present results confirm and extent those findings by providing a clear demonstration of this relationship in a sample with a large number of problem gamblers. We also observed that reporting sports betting, bingo, and casino table games was also associated with higher odds of problem gambling, as has been observed in previous studies.…”

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“…Other authors have similarly observed an important association between this form of gambling and problem gambling. 26 McCready et al 8 observed, among senior gamblers in the Canadian Community Health Survey 1.2, that more frequent gambling in slots/EGMs was associated with any gambling problems, that is, scoring 1 or more on the PGSI; however, they were unable to assess associations involving problem gambling on the PGSI because of the small numbers of problem gamblers defined by a PGSI score of 8 or above in that sample. 8 Thus, the present results confirm and extent those findings by providing a clear demonstration of this relationship in a sample with a large number of problem gamblers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In particular, slots and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) have been associated with higher risk of problem gambling. 25,26 Among older adults, a preference for gambling on slots and EGMs has been noted, and some evidence suggests that older adults who gamble on slot machines and EGMs, particularly in a casino environment, are more likely to experience gambling problems. 8,9,27 –29 Southwell et al suggest that desire to play EGMs reflects the needs that older adults experience as a result of their aging such as regulating negative emotional states associated with social isolation that many older adults face.…”

Section: Forms Of Gambling and Motivations To Gamblementioning

confidence: 99%

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Problem Gambling in a Sample of Older Adult Casino Gamblers

Maas

Mann

McCready³

et al. 2016

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol

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As older adults continue to make up a greater proportion of the Canadian population, it becomes more important to understand the implications that their leisure activities have for their physical and mental health. Gambling, in particular, is a form of leisure that is becoming more widely available and has important implications for the mental health and financial well-being of older adults. This study examines a large sample (2103) of casino-going Ontarian adults over the age of 55 and identifies those features of their gambling participation that are associated with problem gambling. Logistic regression analysis is used to analyze the data. Focusing on types of gambling participated in and motivations for visiting the casino, this study finds that several forms of gambling and motivations to gamble are associated with greater risk of problem gambling. It also finds that some motivations are associated with lower risk of problem gambling. The findings of this study have implications related to gambling availability within an aging population.

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Section: Forms Of Gambling and Motivations To Gamblementioning

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Problem Gambling in a Sample of Older Adult Casino Gamblers

Maas

Mann

McCready³

et al. 2016

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol

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“…Whereas jackpots in general do intensify gambling across both lower and higher risk gamblers (Rockloff & Hing, 2013;Rockloff et al, 2014), the presence of jackpots also influences gamblers' EGM game-choice preferences. Delfabbro (2008) found that 30 percent of problem gamblers go to particular venues to play linked jackpot machines compared to three percent of non-problem gamblers.…”

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Preferred electronic gaming machine environments of recreational versus problem gamblers: An in-venue mixed methods study

Thorne¹,

Goodwin²,

Langham³

et al. 2017

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The aim of the current study was to examine the different EGM environmental preferences of recreational compared to problem gamblers in Australia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 59 EGM gamblers recruited from EGM venues in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Interview data were organised using a thematic analysis into 42 major environmental features that gamblers identified as being of importance in choosing where and what to play. The frequency with which certain environmental characteristics were mentioned was analysed quantitatively, along with demographic information and PGSI status. Results showed that the most common reason for selecting the gambling platform was social, and in-venue gambling was largely but not exclusively preferred for this reason. The most frequently mentioned reason for selecting the provider was based on being close to home and enjoying the service at the venue. Finally, games were frequently selected based on features such as free spins, minimum bet sizes, graphics and in-game sounds. The survey results identified that persons experiencing gambling problems more frequently mentioned the availability of a number of game choices and the perceived potential for winning as important aspects in choosing an EGM environment. This study provides some preliminary evidence on what features of the EGM environment are important to players, and most conducive to safer gambling environments. The findings from this study will inform policy initiatives for player protection through the development of safer EGM gambling environments.

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“…For example, although the outcome of each play on an EGM is randomly determined and the outcome of each spin is independent from the previous spin, players often hold irrational beliefs about their ability to exert influence over the objectively uncontrollable outcomes in games of chance (Turner & Horbay, 2004;Wohl, Santesso, & Harrigan, 2013). For example, some players believe they possess personal luck that can be used to maximize positive outcomes (Wohl & Enzle, 2003;Wohl, Young, & Hart, 2007) or that the odds of winning increase after a string of losses (Goodie, 2015;Goodie & Fortune, 2013;Hahmann, 2016;Langer, 1975;Rockloff & Hing, 2013). Consequently, it is important for there to be responsible gambling tools that educate the player about their odds of success and correct any irrational beliefs they might have about how EGMs work (Wohl, Christie, Matheson, & Anisman, 2010).…”

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Does Pop-up Message Content Matter? An Examination of the Effectiveness of Informing Gamblers about their Monetary Losses on Player Limit Adherence

Hollingshead¹

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The current research tested whether monetary limit adherence is upregulated by informing gamblers who reach their limit how much money and credits they have lost gambling. In Study 1, players (n = 124) were given a monetary limit and gambled on an Electronic Gaming Machine. Some players were informed (via pop-up message) when their limit had been reached, while other players were also informed about credits and money lost. Limit adherence did not vary by condition. Informatively, half of the participants could not recall the content of the message. Study 2 (n = 109) replicated these findings. Not only did half of the players fail to recall the content of the limit reminder message, recall was not improved by including a delay that did not permit the player to immediately discard the message. The results suggest pop-up messages may not be an effective tool for conveying nuanced information to players.

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The Impact of Jackpots on EGM Gambling Behavior: A Review

Cited by 29 publications

References 38 publications

Problem Gambling in a Sample of Older Adult Casino Gamblers

Problem Gambling in a Sample of Older Adult Casino Gamblers

Preferred electronic gaming machine environments of recreational versus problem gamblers: An in-venue mixed methods study

Does Pop-up Message Content Matter? An Examination of the Effectiveness of Informing Gamblers about their Monetary Losses on Player Limit Adherence

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