Slot Machines: Addiction, Game Design & Game RevenueAlyssa N. Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Saint Louis University
SLU Gambling Addiction Research Lab
• 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?
What do we know about gambling addiction?
Gambling treatment?
• 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)
Wins – Losses Pre-Treatment (Both Groups Combined)
Wins – Losses Post-Treatment
Control GroupTreatment Group
Near Misses – Losses Pre-Treatment (Both Groups Combined)
Near Misses – Losses Post-Treatment
Control GroupTreatment Group
Conclusion
• 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
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