School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA, 5034, Australia.
School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, QLD, Australia.
J Gambl Stud. 2017 Sep;33(3):735-767. doi: 10.1007/s10899-016-9644-4.
Automated gambling products are now a common feature on many casino floors. Despite their increasing prevalence, little research has considered the impact of converting games traditionally free from technological enhancements to automated versions. This review seeks to illustrate how automation is likely to change the way people engage and experience traditional games based around five prominent modifications: visual and auditory enhancements; illusions of control; cognitive complexity; expedited play; and social customisation. Otherwise known as the "VICES" framework. The inclusion of rich graphics, event-dependent sound and game-play information such as statistics, history, betting options and strategic betting are likely to prolong and entice gambling while encouraging more intense betting. Changes to the social environment due to the asocial nature of automated products is also likely to significantly change the gambling experience. Given the increasing prevalence of these products in the marketplace, it is important to consider the implications of converting traditional products to automated form as technological enhancements have the potential to allow for faster, more intense betting. More research is needed to determine the full impact of automation on player behaviours in order to understand the potential risks associated with technological enhancements to traditional games.
自动化赌博产品现在在许多赌场中很常见。尽管它们越来越普及，但很少有研究考虑将原本没有技术增强的游戏转换为自动化版本的影响。本综述旨在说明自动化可能如何通过五个突出的修改来改变人们参与和体验传统游戏的方式：视觉和听觉增强；控制错觉；认知复杂性；加快游戏节奏；以及社交定制。也称为“VICES”框架。丰富的图形、依赖事件的声音以及统计信息、历史记录、投注选项和策略投注等游戏信息的加入，可能会延长和吸引赌博，同时鼓励更激烈的投注。由于自动化产品的非社交性质，社交环境的变化也可能会极大地改变赌博体验。鉴于这些产品在市场上的普及程度不断提高，考虑将传统产品转换为自动化形式的影响非常重要，因为技术增强有可能允许更快、更激烈的投注。需要进行更多的研究，以确定自动化对玩家行为的全面影响，从而了解传统游戏技术增强带来的潜在风险。
