The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Gambling behaviours have become of increased public health interest, but data
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …
on prevalence remain scarce. In this study, we aimed to estimate for adults and adolescents …
[PDF][PDF] Harms associated with loot boxes, simulated gambling and other in-game purchases in video-games: a review of the evidence
N Greer, CM Boyle, R Jenkinson - … Gambling Research Centre …, 2022 - classification.gov.au
Background The value of the global video game industry is projected to grow to US $160
billion by 2022, and it is estimated that approximately 47% of the industry's revenue will be …
billion by 2022, and it is estimated that approximately 47% of the industry's revenue will be …
A bad bet for sports fans: The case for ending the “gamblification” of sport
ABSTRACT A “gamblification” of sport has occurred over the last 25 years. Sports betting
operators are now major sponsors of sport, and gambling activities and cultures are firmly …
operators are now major sponsors of sport, and gambling activities and cultures are firmly …
Loot box purchasing is linked to problem gambling in adolescents when controlling for monetary gambling participation
Background and aims Purchasing loot boxes in digital games is akin to gambling as it
involves risking money for a chance-based reward of uncertain value. Research has linked …
involves risking money for a chance-based reward of uncertain value. Research has linked …
Are esports bettors a new generation of harmed gamblers? A comparison with sports bettors on gambling involvement, problems, and harm
N Greer, MJ Rockloff, AMT Russell… - Journal of behavioral …, 2021 - akjournals.com
Background and aims Esports betting is expanding in popularity, yet little is known about
who participates in this niche gambling activity. This study aimed to determine whether …
who participates in this niche gambling activity. This study aimed to determine whether …
Not all games are created equal: Adolescents who play and spend money on simulated gambling games show greater risk for gaming disorder
Research reports positive associations between gaming disorder (GD) in adolescents and
loot box purchasing but has not examined this relationship for other types of simulated …
loot box purchasing but has not examined this relationship for other types of simulated …
Skin gambling contributes to gambling problems and harm after controlling for other forms of traditional gambling
Esports betting and skin gambling involve betting on the outcomes of video game
competitions and/or using virtual currencies for betting. The present study evaluated a …
competitions and/or using virtual currencies for betting. The present study evaluated a …
Motivations for esports betting and skin gambling and their association with gambling frequency, problems, and harm
This study aimed to examine gambling motivations for esports betting and skin gambling
and their association with gambling frequency, problems, and harm. Data were collected via …
and their association with gambling frequency, problems, and harm. Data were collected via …
Skin gambling predicts problematic gambling amongst adolescents when controlling for monetary gambling
Background and aims Skin gambling uses in-game items (skins) acquired in video games,
to gamble on esports, games of chance, other competitive events and privately with friends …
to gamble on esports, games of chance, other competitive events and privately with friends …
Adolescents who play and spend money in simulated gambling games are at heightened risk of gambling problems
Simulated gambling, such as playing a virtual slot machine for points rather than money, is
increasingly part of the online gaming experience for youth. This study aimed to examine (1) …
increasingly part of the online gaming experience for youth. This study aimed to examine (1) …