2014
DOI: 10.1007/s10899-014-9489-7
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Understanding Positive Play: An Exploration of Playing Experiences and Responsible Gambling Practices

Abstract: This study is one of the first to explore in detail the behaviors, attitudes and motivations of players that show no signs of at-risk or problem gambling behavior (so-called 'positive players'). Via an online survey, 1484 positive players were compared with 209 problem players identified using the Lie/Bet screen. The study identified two distinct groups of positive players defined according to their motivations to play and their engagement with responsible gambling practices. Those positive players that played… Show more

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“…Overall, use of the BF tool appeared to reflect a desired outcome according to the current conceptualization of responsible gambling (Blaszczynski, Ladouceur, & Shaffer, 2004;Wood & Griffiths, 2014). That is, the main focus should be upon assisting at-risk players (i.e.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
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“…Overall, use of the BF tool appeared to reflect a desired outcome according to the current conceptualization of responsible gambling (Blaszczynski, Ladouceur, & Shaffer, 2004;Wood & Griffiths, 2014). That is, the main focus should be upon assisting at-risk players (i.e.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Developments in gambling technology mean that many electronic gambling platforms now provide players with, among other RG tools, the opportunity to self-exclude, information about support services, and warning messages about the harms that can result from problematic play (e.g. Auer & Griffiths, 2013;Bernhard, Lucas, & Jang, 2006;Monaghan, 2008Monaghan, , 2009Monaghan & Blaszczynski, 2007, 2010a, 2010bNisbet, 2005;Sharpe, Walker, Coughlan, Enersen, & Blaszczynski, 2005;Stewart & Wohl, 2013;Williams, West, & Simpson, 2007;Wohl, Christie, Matheson, & Anisman, 2010;Wohl, Parush, Kim, & Warren, 2014;Wood & Bernhard, 2010;Wood & Griffiths, 2008;Wood & Griffiths, 2014;.…”
Section: Responsible Gambling Tools Via the Internetmentioning
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“…And, this view of the individual as being primarily responsible for their own gambling behavior also appears to be endorsed by many players (Wood & Bernhard, 2010;Wood & Da Silva, 2013). For those who operate gambling businesses, the model suggests that RG should focus upon helping players to help themselves.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%