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  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Digital Media Studies

Background:

  • Loot boxes, purchasable in-game items with random outcomes, are increasingly scrutinized due to links with problem gambling.
  • Concerns exist that loot boxes may serve as a gateway to gambling or problem gambling, but this has not been rigorously studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of self-reported gateway effects between loot box engagement and gambling.
  • To explore potential risk factors and motivations associated with these gateway effects.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 1102 individuals who purchase loot boxes and gamble.
  • Data collected included self-reported gateway/reverse gateway effects, problem gambling and video gaming scores, gambling-related cognitions, loot box engagement, impulsivity, spending, and demographic information.
  • Content analysis was performed on free-text responses regarding reasons for gateway effects.

Main Results:

  • 19.87% of participants reported experiencing gateway effects or reverse gateway effects.
  • Individuals reporting gateway effects exhibited higher scores for problem gambling, problem video gaming, impulsivity, and risky loot box engagement.
  • A significant proportion of those reporting gateway effects were under 18 at their first loot box purchase, with sensation-seeking and normalization cited as key reasons.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported gateway effects between loot boxes and gambling are prevalent and associated with increased risk and harm.
  • Findings suggest loot boxes may facilitate gambling behaviors, particularly in younger individuals.
  • The study supports the need for harm minimization strategies and potential legislation regarding loot boxes.