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Segmenting Chinese Gamblers Based on Gambling Forms: A Latent Class Analysis.
Sunny Zhenzhen Nong1, Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong2, Davis Ka Chio Fong3
1College of Global Talents, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai, China.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|July 21, 2019
Summary
This study identified three gambler segments in Macau: casino, lottery, and sociable. Casino gamblers showed more gambling disorder symptoms, informing targeted harm reduction strategies for this high-risk group.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Gambler segmentation aids harm minimization efforts.
- Previous segmentation relied on less observable criteria like motivation.
- Gambling forms offer observable criteria for segmentation and targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To segment Chinese gamblers in Macau based on gambling forms.
- To identify distinct gambling disorder symptoms within segments.
- To inform harm minimization strategies for Macau policymakers.
Main Methods:
- Latent class analysis applied to 855 Chinese gamblers in Macau.
- Classification based on participation in 11 gambling forms over 12 months.
- Examination of socio-demographic differences and gambling disorder symptoms.
Main Results:
- Three distinct segments identified: casino, lottery, and sociable gamblers.
- Casino gamblers exhibited more DSM-V symptoms, especially escape and bailouts.
- Sociable gamblers showed a higher probability of chasing losses compared to lottery gamblers.
Conclusions:
- Macau policymakers should prioritize harm reduction for casino gamblers.
- Training casino workers to identify and intervene in symptoms like escape and bailouts is recommended.
- Targeted interventions are needed for male, unemployed, or less educated casino gamblers.
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