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Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: Gambling Types factor summary

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Author(s): Gambling Research Exchange Ontario

Publisher: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario

Year Published: 2019

Date Added: April 15, 2019

Resource Type: Research summary

This is a summary of the Gambling Types factor of GREO's Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling. There are different types of gambling available either in gambling venues or on the Internet. Gambling types can be grouped into two broad categories:

  1. Games of chance are non-strategic games in which the outcomes are determined by chance only. Examples include lotteries, instant lotteries, bingo, and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as video lottery terminals or slot machines.
  2. Games of skill are strategic games in which the outcomes are determined by both skill and chance. Examples include sports betting, horse race betting, and poker.

Gambling types differ in their game features, also known as their structural characteristics. Furthermore, people have different motivations, or reasons, for gambling. People may gamble at a harmful level because of the structural characteristics of certain games and their motivations for playing. This factor summarizes what is known in research about structural characteristics and motivations to participate in different types of gambling. It also covers how specific types of gambling may relate to harmful gambling.

This document is also available in French, Spanish, and Mandarin. Links are provided below for the translations and for the full version of the Framework.


Keywords: Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling ; Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs) ; gambling types ; skill-based gambling ; structural characteristics

Topics: Frameworks ; Game Types ; Information for Operators ; Slots and VLTs

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Gambling Types ; Types - Structural Characteristics ; Types - Motivational Characteristics ; Gambling Exposure

Related Documents:

  • GREO (2019) Gambling Types Summary - French.pdf
  • GREO (2019) Gambling Types Summary - Mandarin.pdf
  • GREO (2019) Gambling Types Summary - Spanish.pdf

Source: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario

Source Type: Greo

Related Resources:
  • Conceptual framework of harmful gambling: Third edition
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