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Expectations about how alcohol consumption influences gambling

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  • Tori L. Horn
  • Marcos Lerma
  • Rory A. Pfund
  • James P. Whelan

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Laboratory studies reveal that participants’ expectations influence the relation between acute alcohol consumption and gambling behaviors. However, specific expectations have not been explored. To fill this gap, people who gamble frequently were asked about their expectations for how alcohol influences their gambling behaviors. Individuals who gamble frequently (n = 472) were recruited via MTurk and completed a survey that included current gambling behaviors and alcohol expectancies while gambling. As many as 55% agreed to some extent that they were more focused, had skills increase, felt calmer, and won more when gambling under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, positive alcohol expectancies significantly predicted percentage of time spent simultaneously consuming alcohol and gambling. Several specific expectations were related to percentage of time gambling while drinking. Individuals who gamble weekly hold both positive and negative expectations about how alcohol consumption impacts gambling. Responsible gambling practices might target these expectations in efforts to educate consumers. Providing resources regarding the effects of acute alcohol use on gambling might curb both alcohol and gambling-related harms.

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  • Tori L. Horn & Marcos Lerma & Rory A. Pfund & James P. Whelan, 2024. "Expectations about how alcohol consumption influences gambling," International Gambling Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(2), pages 171-184, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:intgms:v:24:y:2024:i:2:p:171-184
    DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2023.2224858
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