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Gamble While You Gamble: Electronic Games in Ontario Charitable Gaming Centres
Kevin Harrigan1, Dan Brown2, Vance MacLaren3
1Gambling Research Lab, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. West, Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 3G1.
New electronic Bingo games in Ontario share features with slot machines, potentially increasing gambling risks for existing Bingo players. Authorities should monitor these novel electronic gaming machines (EGMs) for problem gambling concerns.
Area of Science:
- Gambling Studies
- Behavioral Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Electronic Bingo games are a new form of gambling in Ontario.
- These games are appearing in Charitable Gaming Centres.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the features of novel Electronic Bingo games.
- To compare these games to existing Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs).
- To assess potential risks for problem gambling.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of Electronic Bingo game features.
- Comparison with structural characteristics of multiline slot machine EGMs.
Main Results:
- Electronic Bingo games offer fast-paced play with adjustable rewards.
- They feature disguised losses (losses framed as wins) and near misses.
- Some games include bonus rounds and display recent win lists.
Conclusions:
- Electronic Bingo games share structural similarities with slot machine EGMs.
- The introduction of these games may elevate problem gambling risks.
- Gaming authorities need to be aware of potential public health impacts on Bingo communities.
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