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An Empirical Attempt to Operationalize Chasing Losses in Gambling Utilizing Account-Based Player Tracking Data
Michael Auer1, Mark D Griffiths2
1neccton Ltd, Muhlgasse 23, 9900, Lienz, Austria.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|July 14, 2022
Summary
Frequent session depositing is a key indicator of chasing losses in online gambling, helping to identify problem gambling behaviors. This metric, derived from player data, offers valuable insights for harm reduction strategies.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Digital Criminology
- Online Gambling Research
Background:
- Problem gambling identification relies on player tracking data.
- Chasing losses is a significant marker for gambling disorder.
- Limited research exists on chasing losses in online casino players using account data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate metrics for identifying chasing losses in online gamblers.
- To assess the efficacy of five distinct metrics in detecting chasing behavior.
Main Methods:
- Utilized account-based player tracking data from a European online casino (N=16,771).
- Analyzed data from UK, Spain, and Sweden for December 2021.
- Developed and compared five metrics: within-session chasing, across-session chasing, across-days chasing, regular gambling account depletion, and frequent session depositing.
Main Results:
- Frequent session depositing emerged as the most effective metric for reflecting chasing losses.
- All five developed metrics provided useful information for identifying problematic gambling behavior.
- The study highlights the potential of specific data patterns to indicate harmful gambling.
Conclusions:
- Frequent session depositing is a strong indicator of chasing losses among online casino players.
- The developed metrics can aid in the early identification of at-risk gamblers.
- Account-based data analysis offers a promising avenue for online gambling harm prevention.
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