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Slot Machines: Addiction, Game Design & Game Revenue

Slot Machines: Addiction, Game Design & Game Revenue. Alyssa N. Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA-D Saint Louis University. SLU Casino replica research lab to: Understand gambling behaviors across spectrum Assist addicts in changing how they interact with gambling

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Slot Machines: Addiction, Game Design & Game Revenue

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  1. Slot Machines: Addiction, Game Design & Game Revenue Alyssa N. Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA-D Saint Louis University

  2. SLU Casino replica research lab to: • Understand gambling behaviors across spectrum • Assist addicts in changing how they interact with gambling • What do we know about gambling addiction? • What do we know about gambling treatment? SLU Gambling Addiction Research Lab

  3. What do we know about gambling addiction?

  4. Behavioral therapy to help gamblers get back into their life • Learn how to interact with triggers, urges, and cravings differently • Ex with young adults (18-20yo) Gambling treatment?

  5. Wins – Losses Pre-Treatment (Both Groups Combined)

  6. Wins – Losses Post-Treatment Control Group Treatment Group

  7. Near Misses – Losses Pre-Treatment (Both Groups Combined)

  8. Near Misses – Losses Post-Treatment Treatment Group Control Group

  9. Our data to date show how we can change brain activity following 8 weeks of therapy • Key appears to be responsible gambling • Treatment providers must be held accountable for treatment outcomes • Evidence based practice Conclusion

  10. Thank you Alyssa N Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA-D Saint Louis University awilso95@slu.edu

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