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Secondary Analysis of Machines Data

Author: D. Excell & P. Grudzien Published: December 2016

Summary

This report by Featurespace analyses gaming machine data to examine structural characteristics of gambling products, player behaviour patterns, and potential markers of problem gambling in Great Britain.

Topics covered

  • features and behaviours indicative of problem gambling
  • transitions between B2 and B3 game categories
  • characteristics of £100 stake bets

Key findings

The report found the most distinct indicators of problem gamblers are:

- chaotic behaviours
- higher success rates when playing

Players who place many £100 stakes are more likely to be problem gamblers. When playing with winnings, players tend to bet higher amounts and withdraw money more often compared to playing with their own money.

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