Julie Hynes, MA, CPS1-800-GAMBLER Advanced Training May 2, 2016 | Glade Springs, WV

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Objectives

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1. Define fantasy sports and identify trends that make this issue important for us to address.

2. Talk about connections to problem gambling and concerns.

3. Articulate the basics of things we can do to address fantasy sports in our work (and lives).

Any other expectations?

Trigger Warnings

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Some content here could present as a trigger to those in recovery.

FANTASY:WHY WE’RE TALKING

ABOUT IT.

Objective 1.

Graphic source: http://www.cyber-scholar.com/

Progression

Image source: FX Network Image sources: FanDuel.com

Source: http://www.legalsportsreport.com/2919/state-of-dfs-inudstry/

Explosion.

Why the explosion?

Growing consumption of sports via TV, online, print and social media.• “Instant gratification & engaging

2nd screen experience” that attracts millennials.

• Alternative to illegal sports betting in jurisdictions around the U.S.

Image source: Fantasy Trade Sports Association (FSTA.org)Information source: Eilers Research; http://www.legalsportsreport.com/2919/state-of-dfs-inudstry/

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Source: ESPN

Investors & Sponsors.Investors & Sponsors.

$3.1 BILLION INDUSTRY IN 2015

World Series of Poker 2015 presented by

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But what is it? Let’s take a look!But what is it? Let’s take a look!

Demographics– Predominantly young– Male– Sports enthusiasts– Former/current online poker players– Each of these groups is known to be at higher

risk for gambling addiction.

Source: Keith Whyte, National Council on Problem Gambling, Focus on the Future Conference, 4/29/16

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Join Free!Join Free!

Free! (Just first, deposit some money…)

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Withdrawing Your Money.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right?!

LAWS.

This = ILLEGAL in most states

This = LEGAL in most states

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1. Prize:

Common Legal Definition of Gambling:Common Legal Definition of Gambling:

2. Chance:

3. Consideration:

Anything of value the sponsor awards in a promotion. (Example: goods/services with a monetary value or items of value.)

A process beyond the participant's direct control determines the outcome. (Example: an instant-win game at a fast food restaurant.)

Requires money or significant effort. (Example: attending a sales presentation, downloading a file.)

Let’s take it from a pro.

Do they pay money to play?

And do they win something?

Then it’s gambling.

- JOE NAMATH

Image source: Twitter, @RealJoeNamath

• Made it illegal for banks and credit card companies to allow money to be transferred to online casinos or gambling websites

• Sharply reduced U.S. play on internet gambling sites• Unintentionally fostered growth of daily fantasy

sports…

Laws: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2016

Source: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. Retrieved from: https://www.congress.gov/109/plaws/publ347/PLAW-109publ347.pdf

World Series of Poker (image source: cbssports.com)

…And more of THIS

Less of THIS

E-sports (image source: www.esportsearnings.com)

Where are we federally?

“Federal law on this subject applies to gambling businesses and payment processors, not to individualswho place wagers on these sites.”

- Peter Carr, a Justice Department spokesman

Source: Batt, T. (2015, October ). U.S. DOJ deflects question about fantasy sports. Gambling Compliance and the Law.

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Source: http://www.legalsportsreport.com/daily-fantasy-sports-blocked-allowed-states/, as of 5/1/16

Current State(s) of Affairs

And Newer Forms Every Day….

Let’s play “GUESS THE SPORT!”

Answer: League of Legends Pro League.Source: http://espn.go.com/esports/story/_/id/14555655/latest-league-legends-news-esports

E-SPORTS BETTING:REAL MONEY FOR VIRTUAL STUFF.

E-sports, professional video gaming, is becoming huge.

Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-virtual-guns-counterstrike-gambling/

BETTING ON E-SPORTS HAS ALSO

BECOME HUGE. ($2.3 BILLION HUGE.)

E-SPORTS BETTING. HUH? HOW?

By buying this weapon skin with real money.

Then using it to bet on a game outcome (in this case, CounterStrike).

Image source: csgostash.com

Lest you think I’m making this up. Lest you think I’m making this up.

CONNECTIONS& CONCERNS

Objective 2.

- JOHN OLIVER

Daily fantasy sports: the most addictive thing you can do on your phone, other than, perhaps, cocaine.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq785nJ0FXQ

Addiction.

Background

Suggested link between adolescent video game playing and adoption of gambling in later life.

Brown, 1989; Griffiths, 1999.

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Mark Griffiths, 2015 - http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/opinion/gaming-addiction-risks/

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GA Says…

GA has added fantasy sports to the list of activities it defines as gambling and urges individuals in recovery to avoid due to the risk of triggering a gambling addiction.

Slide source: Keith Whyte

This is the first generation of truly widely available electronic gaming & gambling. We really don’t know the effects yet.

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Much like the

technology itself,

research is new.

The Great

UNKNOWN.

Data: Logical Leap

Apply data shared these 2 days from Dr. Griffiths on social gaming

Recommended: Gaming Addiction ResearchThis link has some great research articles from one of the most prominent online behavior addiction researchers in the field.

https://drmarkgriffiths.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/game-over-view-a-brief-overview-of-our-recent-papers-on-gaming-addiction/

Availability/Convenience

Speed & Intensity

“Relationships”

Discovery (always new

stuff)

Competition

Risk Factors & Similarities with Problem Gambling.

Stakes:Rewards &

ReinforcementsSame Demographics!Same Demographics!

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Concerns: same with online gambling.Most don’t have a problem.BUT, for those at risk:

Anonymity.Speed.Isolation.Ability to hide/conceal.Escape.Preoccupation.

Plus, the dopamine factor. Particular risk for teens, athletes, & those in recovery from other addictions.

Special Concerns: Young People.

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Source: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/08/nfl-fantasy-football-elementary-school-curriculum

Research in a Nutshell:

• Kids who play free online games are far more likely to develop gambling problems

• Characteristics of online gaming addiction are almost identical to to those of problem gambling

• There are key correlations with other mental health and addiction issues.

research

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Source: http://www.mckinsey.com/industries/media-and-entertainment/our-insights/for-daily-fantasy-sports-operators-the-curse-of-too-much-skill

Lousy Odds.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/23/sports/fantasy-sports-addiction-gambling-draftkings-fanduel.html

Special Concern: Student Athletes

Quote source: National Collegiate Athletics Association. (2013, May). NCAA Student-Athlete Gambling Behaviors and Attitudes: 2004-2012 Executive Summary.

“Fewer student-athletes consider certain activities (e.g., fantasy football where entry fees and prize money are involved, which is a violation of NCAA bylaws) to constitute gambling”

And it’s easier to affect a contest than traditional sports bets (you’re betting on players, not their whole team)

NOW WHAT?

Objective 3.

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Emergent consumerprotections & recommendations

a. High level.

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NCPG Guidelines

●Staff Training●Assisting Customers●Timeouts●Self-exclusion●Responsible advertising/

promotion

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National Council on Problem Gambling (2015): Fantasy sports consumer protection guidelines.

Prevention

NCPG Prevention Committee: We have a new Task group on social gaming & fantasy sports:

www.ncpgprevention.org 53

Coalition building.

Source: https://www.draftkings.com/help/responsible-gaming

Some progress: “responsible play”

Some progress: “responsible play”

Some progress: self-exclusion

Advocacy continues.

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/14834837/nonprofit-groups-urge-nfl-end-fantasy-sports-competitions-children

And it’s needed!

a. High level.

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b. Local systems level.

Treatment

Encourage problem gambling treatment providers to provide services for (and BILL for!) individuals with fantasy sports problems.

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PROVIDE THE SERVICES.

Prevention and Treatment

Ensure your systems and agencies are including fantasy sports in your conversations about potential addictions.

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Awareness & Education.

Prevention

• Ensure they’re educated on NCAA rules• Inform about social

media channels as increasing vulnerability to those contacting them to offer $

O’Brien, T. (2015, Dec.) Raise awareness about legal risksconnected to involvement with daily fantasy sports sites.College Athletics and the Law.

Awareness & Education: STUDENT ATHLETES

Providers & Community

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Awareness & Education.

For those who can:

Engage community members to advocate on any laws involving fantasy sports (can use NCPG guidelines as a tool).

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POLICY & ADVOCACY.

May 11: First federal hearing on DFS

Link to members:https://energycommerce.house.gov/subcommittees/commerce-manufacturing-and-trade-114th-congress

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Policy & Advocacy.

a. High level.

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b. Local systems level.

c. Ground level.

For Student Athletes

• Ensure they’re educated on NCAA rules• Inform about social media channels as

increasing vulnerability to those contacting them to offer $

O’Brien, T. (2015, Dec.) Raise awareness about legal risksconnected to involvement with daily fantasy sports sites.College Athletics and the Law.

Educate parents & kids.

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● CONTROLS: set them (your mobile carriers’, not just the device!)

● CREDIT CARD: don’t link it.● MONITOR: Keep computer use in open area –

if you can (desktop computer).

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Other tips for those in recovery & in general

RESOURCES Cam Adair, former addicted gamer

• GameQuitters.com• “How to Quit Playing Video Games”

kingpinlifestyle.com/how-to-quit-playing-video-games/ (look at the comments)Cameron Adair’s TEDx talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHmC2D0_Hdg

• Game Quitters Forum: forum.gamequitters.com/(the journals are particularly interesting)StopGaming community on Reddit http://reddit.com/r/stopgaming

GameQuitters.com

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Daily Fantasy Sports,” 11/15/15“The Fantasy Sports Gamble,“ (PBS FRONTLINE, 2/9/16)“Is it Gambling? How States View Daily Fantasy Sports,” (PBS FRONTLINE, 2/8/16)

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Other things to watch & share!

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