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Journal of Gambling Studies
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 3/2018

01-09-2018 | Original Paper

Daily Fantasy Football and Self-Reported Problem Behavior in the United States

Authors: Brendan Dwyer, Stephen L. Shapiro, Joris Drayer

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

Traditional, season-long fantasy sport participation has grown considerably since the late 1990s, and in an attempt to capitalize on this growing demand, daily fantasy sports (DFS) providers have created a new game where money changes hands instantly. This change has led some legal commentators and state agencies to believe the game is a form of Internet gambling similar to online poker, blackjack, and sports wagering, and thus, it requires increased regulation or even prohibition. Little is known, however, about the gambling behavior associated with DFS participation. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to examine problem gambling severity in conjunction with DFS participant motives, perceptions, and consumption behavior. Over 500 DFS participants were surveyed, and the results suggest DFS participants behave similarly with participants in other forms of gambling activities. In addition, the findings suggest additional consumer protections may be needed to prevent further problem behavior such as chasing.
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Metadata
Title
Daily Fantasy Football and Self-Reported Problem Behavior in the United States
Authors
Brendan Dwyer
Stephen L. Shapiro
Joris Drayer
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 3/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-017-9720-4

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