Transition from playing with simulated gambling games to gambling with real money: a longitudinal study in adolescence

Dussault, Frédéric; Brunelle, Natacha; Kairouz, Sylvia; Rousseau, Michel; Leclerc, Danielle; Tremblay, Joël; Cousineau, Marie‐Marthe; Dufour, Magali

doi:10.1080/14459795.2017.1343366

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“…Given the cross-sectional nature of the present study, it is not possible to know whether SCG play facilitates the transition to monetary gambling, whether adolescents who gamble seek out SCGs as a substitute for monetary gambling activities, or whether individuals who are already monetary gamblers choose to play SCGs because of the considerable similarities between the two activities [ 6 , 11 , 14 , 20 , 76 ]. However, recent longitudinal analyses conducted using adult and adolescent samples suggest that social casino gaming may indeed facilitate the crossover into monetary gambling [ 21 , 26 ]. Consequently, it is plausible that social casino gaming may act as a prime for subsequent monetary gambling by facilitating the development of gambling habits that can be extended into monetary venues [ 17 , 22 ].…”

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“…Existing studies have reported that adolescents who play SCGs are more likely to engage in monetary gambling, and are more likely to endorse indicators of pathological gambling in comparison to SCG non-players [ 14 , 26 , 27 ]. Most notably, longitudinal studies of adolescents residing in Northern Germany [ 28 ] and the province of Quebec, Canada [ 26 ] have reported that participation in simulated versions of gambling games is a significant predictor of subsequent monetary gambling. Although a mirroring of these links has also been noted between among adults [ 20 , 21 , 29 ], it should be noted that adolescents may be particularly susceptible to the negative impacts of SCG use.…”

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“…Further, it is hypothesized that those who have played SCGs in the past three months will be more likely to report: being a current smoker, having access to either very high or very low disposable income, having parents or close peers who gamble, achieving lower grades in school, leading a more sedentary lifestyle, binge-drinking, and engaging in monetary gambling activities [ 10 , 15 , 44 ]. Additionally, based on existing findings, it is expected that higher-severity problem gambling will be observed among adolescents who have played SCGs in the past three months versus those who have not [ 14 , 26 ]. Specific hypotheses regarding the manner in which factors associated with SCG play may differ across game types have not been put forth due to the paucity of research on this subject.…”

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Factors associated with social casino gaming among adolescents across game types

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BackgroundWith the proliferation of social casino games (SCGs) online, which offer the opportunity to gamble without monetary gains and losses, comes a growing concern regarding the effects of these unregulated games on public health, particularly among adolescents. However, given the limited research pertaining to SCG use, little is currently known about the manner in which adolescents engage with this new gambling medium. The present study aims to identify the factors that characterize adolescent social casino gamers, and to determine whether these factors differ by SCG type. Moreover, the study examines the extent to which social casino gaming is associated with monetary gambling and problem gambling in this cohort.MethodData were obtained from students in Grades 9 to 12 (n = 10,035) residing in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Participants completed the Youth Gambling Survey (YGS), which is a supplementary instrument administered alongside the Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS). Logistic regression was used to assess the factors associated with SCG play.ResultsOverall, 12.4% of respondents reported having participated in SCGs in the past three months. Compared to adolescents who did not report playing SCGs, SCG players were typically more likely to participate in monetary gambling activities, and were more prevalently classified as problem gamblers of low-to-moderate severity or high severity. Although profiles of SCG players differed across SCG game types, factors significantly associated with the playing of SCGs were gender, weekly spending money, having friends and parents who gamble, and screen time. It was also shown that current smokers were significantly more likely to participate in simulated slots online relative to adolescents who did not play SCGs.ConclusionSignificant associations exist between SCG play, monetary gambling, and problem gambling among adolescents. Gambling intervention efforts directed at this population should aim to identify personal and environmental factors associated with social casino gaming, and should be tailored to different types of SCGs.

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“…For example, Holingshead et al [91] explored variation based on motivation. Dussault et al [92] found migration only holds for poker playing. Hayer et al [89] found migration for those participating in simulated gambling on social networks (from home) and furthermore noted the role of exposure to advertising for simulated/real games of chance in the decision to gamble for money.…”

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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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“…Given its increasing popularity, youth gambling generates a new type of question in terms of social identities and the gambling phenomenon. Past research has been able to identify several individual, familial, and contextual factors associated with youth gambling (Buckle et al 2013 ; Dussault et al 2017 ), yet little research has examined whether social identity functions as an implicit mechanism reducing or inducing the behavior. It has been systematically reported that youth gambling and problem gambling are associated with the male gender (Splevins et al 2010 ), young age, lower education level (Gainsbury et al 2015 ; Hing et al 2017 ), family-induced gambling experiences (Gupta and Derevensky 1997 ; Volberg et al 2010 ) and having a positive attitude toward gambling (Dixon et al 2016 ).…”

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Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

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Gambling opportunities have increased rapidly during recent years. Previous research shows that gambling is a popular activity among youth, which may contribute to problem gambling. This study examined how social identification with online and offline peer groups associates with youth problem gambling behavior and if perceived social support buffers this relationship. Data were gathered with an online survey with 1212 American and 1200 Finnish participants between 15 and 25 years of age. Measures included the South Oaks Gambling Screen for problem gambling, and items for peer group identification and perceived social support. It was found that youth who identify strongly with offline peer groups were less likely to engage in problem gambling, while strong identification with online peer groups had the opposite effect. We also found that the associations between social identification and problem gambling behavior were moderated by perceived social support. Online peer groups may be a determinant in youth problem gambling. Focusing on offline peer groups and increasing social support can hold significant potential in youth gambling prevention.

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Transition from playing with simulated gambling games to gambling with real money: a longitudinal study in adolescence

Cited by 43 publications

References 34 publications

Factors associated with social casino gaming among adolescents across game types

Factors associated with social casino gaming among adolescents across game types

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

Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

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