Rating the Suitability of Responsible Gambling Features for Specific Game Types: A Resource for Optimizing Responsible Gambling Strategy

摘要: To date, empirical research relating to responsible gambling features has been sparse. A Delphi-based study rated the perceived effectiveness of 45 (RG) in relation 20 distinct type games. Participants were 61 raters from seven countries and included experts (n = 22), treatment providers 19) recovered problem gamblers 20). The most highly recommended RG could be divided into three groups: 1) Player initiated tools focused on aiding player behavior; 2) related informed-player choice; 3) gaming company actions. Overall, control over personal limits favoured more than controlled limits, although mandatory use such was often recommended. found that varied considerably between game types, according their structural characteristics. Also, online games had possibility provide many traditional (offline games). findings draw together knowledge about for specific types. This should aid objective, cost-effective, evidence based decisions which include an strategy, a portfolio this will available via web-based tool, known as Responsible Gambling Knowledge Centre (RGKC).