The Impact of Jackpots on EGM Gambling Behavior: A Review

摘要: This paper reviews literature on how jackpots influence Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) gambling behaviour. Most of the available evidence addresses motivational effect mere presence EGM play, as actual wins are relatively rare for individual gamblers. The review identifies a distinction between rational, biased and irrational motivations that attract people to jackpots. suggests should generate additional consumption EGMs above machines do not have such lottery-like features. Rational likely lead consumer surplus, whereas contribute excessive consumption. Moreover, there is strongly associated with gambling-related harm. Future research identify structural features different types jackpots; progressive, deterministic, hidden, mystery, linked wide-area may differentially appeal motivations. Jackpots common feature games, therefore it important better understanding jackpot play machines.