A Critical Review of Harm-Minimization Tools for Electronic Gambling

 Critical Review of the Harm Minimization Tools Available for Electronic Gambling

Abstract

Increased accessibility to gambling is possible due to the increasing sophistication of electronic gambling products. This also encourages rapid and continuous gambling. From a responsible gambling perspective this presents many challenges in terms of player self-awareness, and self-control. These technological advances in gambling can be used to help reduce gambling-related damage and provide responsible gambling tools. A number of harm-minimization strategies have been created to encourage self-awareness, self-control and self-control in a gambling session. Breaks in play, 'pop up' messaging, limit setting, and behavioral tracking are all examples of harm-minimization strategies. The paper discusses the theoretical basis for the use of harm-minimization tools and provides an overview of empirical research on their effectiveness in influencing gambling cognitions.

Background

High-intensity, high-intensity, commercial gambling is relatively new in comparison to other legalised and hazardous behaviors such as tobacco use and alcohol consumption (Adams et. al. 2008). Advertising for gambling products is almost impossible. The promotion of gambling has become a social norm (Parke, et al. 2014a, b). The ubiquitous presence of gambling is tied to the broadcasting of national and international sporting events. This can be seen in cities as licensed betting offices, casinos and bingo halls. Remote gambling includes gambling via the internet and interactive television (Griffiths and al. 2014).

It is particularly important to see the evolution of gambling products in sophisticated electronic platforms that have structural features that interact and affect the gambler to create ego-dystonic, and even maladaptive effects (see Breen & Zimmerman 2002), which can be described as 'gambling related harm'. It is crucial to take a strategic approach to dealing with this harm, and to put emphasis on efforts to reduce it. Adams et al. (2008) state that in a society that is relatively stable in consumption, it makes sense to focus attention on the treatment for those with gambling problems. Adams et.al. According to Adams (2008), such concentration of effort is less important in a rapidly changing environment displaying escalation in risk. Instead, efforts should be directed at the problem itself. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE FULL SIZE BLACKJACK TABLE