“Losses disguised as wins” in electronic gambling machines contribute to win overestimation in a large online sample
Introduction: Losses disguised as wins (LDWs) are a salient type of losing outcome common to electronic gambling machines (EGMs). These events occur when a gambling payout is less than the amount wagered (i.e., a net loss) but is nonetheless accompanied by the sounds and animations that accompany ge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Addictive Behaviors Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352853223000226 |