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Order of first-play in simulated versus monetary gambling
Alex M T Russell1, Nerilee Hing1, Philip Newall1,2
11Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity, Australia.
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
|November 30, 2023
Summary
Simulated gambling, like loot boxes, may precede monetary gambling, potentially leading to harm. This research highlights risks for vulnerable youth, suggesting consumer protection is needed.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Simulated gambling products (e.g., loot boxes, social casino games) contain gambling elements but are unregulated.
- Concerns exist regarding a potential
- gateway effect
- leading minors to gambling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the temporal relationship between simulated and monetary gambling engagement in young adults.
- To investigate associations between simulated gambling and gambling-related harm.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 1,026 young adults (18-25 years) who played video games in the past year.
- Collected data on the age of first engagement with simulated and monetary gambling products.
- Assessed current gambling problems and harm.
Main Results:
- Early engagement with loot boxes and video games containing gambling content often preceded monetary gambling.
- Social casino games and demonstration games tended to follow some forms of monetary gambling.
- Involvement in most simulated gambling products correlated with increased harm from monetary gambling.
Conclusions:
- A potential pathway exists from youth simulated gambling (loot boxes, games with gambling content) to later monetary gambling, though mechanisms are unclear.
- Social casino and demonstration games may have containment or substitution effects rather than acting as gateways.
- Simulated gambling disproportionately affects vulnerable youth, necessitating consumer protection measures.
Keywords:
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