Supplying Slot Machines to the Poor
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DOI: 10.1002/soej.12407
Abstract: As gambling becomes increasingly accessible worldwide, governments face an important policy question: how should they exploit the industry's growth to raise tax revenue while protecting individuals from the detrimental effects of gambling? Using data on… read more here.
Keywords: tax; supplying slot; slot; slot machines ... See more keywords
Near-Misses and Stop Buttons in Slot Machine Play: An Investigation of How They Affect Players, and May Foster Erroneous Cognitions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10899-017-9699-x
Abstract: In modern casinos, multiline slot machines are becoming increasingly popular compared to traditional, three-reel slot machines. A paucity of research has examined how the unique presentation of near-misses and the use of a stop button… read more here.
Keywords: slot machines; stop button; button; erroneous cognitions ... See more keywords
Digital Slot Machines: Social Media Platforms as Attentional Scaffolds
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DOI: 10.1007/s11245-024-10031-0
Abstract: In this paper we introduce the concept of attentional scaffolds and show the resemblance between social media platforms and slot machines, both functioning as hostile attentional scaffolds. The first section establishes the groundwork for the… read more here.
Keywords: slot machines; attentional scaffolds; attention; social media ... See more keywords