Research briefing note: Summary of the effect and regulation of electronic gaming machine near misses and losses disguised as wins (LDWs) on players

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Author(s): Harrigan, Kevin A. ; Brown, Dan ; Stapleton, Jackie ; Barton, Kevin ; Yazdani, Amin ; Ayer, Nadina ; Brown, Sarah ; Kalvapalle, Sai

Publisher: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario

Year Published: 2016

Date Added: August 24, 2016

Resource Type: Research summary

This is a summary of the evidence presented by Harrigan et al., on the effect and regulation of electronic gaming machine near misses and losses disguised as wins (LDWs) on players. It outlines what is known about near misses and losses disguised as wins. Policy implications are highlighted.

Citation: Harrigan, K., Brown, D., Stapleton, J., Barton, K., Yazdani, A., Ayer, N., Brown, S., Kalvapalle, S. (2016). Research briefing note: Summary of the effect and regulation of electronic gaming machine near misses and losses disguised as wins (LDWs) on the player. Waterloo, ON: Gambling Research Lab, University of Waterloo.

Keywords: Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs) ; losses disguised as wins (LDWs) ; near misses ; regulation

Topics: Game Types ; Information for Operators ; Information for Policy Makers ; Slots and VLTs

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Types - Structural Characteristics

Source: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario

Source Type: Greo

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