Esports bettors versus traditional sports bettors: Differences in demographics, impulsivity, psychopathological symptoms, and gaming and gambling behavior

Harshdeep S Mangat; O. Király; Róbert Urbán; Shu M. Yu; Mark D. Griffiths; B. Paksi; Katalin Felvinczi; Zsolt Demetrovics; Andrea Czakó

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2026.152667

January 30, 2026Comprehensive PsychiatryOpen Access

Esports bettors versus traditional sports bettors: Differences in demographics, impulsivity, psychopathological symptoms, and gaming and gambling behavior

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Esports bettors exhibit higher impulsivity compared to traditional sports bettors, indicating a distinct psychological profile.
Key measures of psychopathological symptoms revealed that esports bettors show significant differences with p<0.05, emphasizing their specific vulnerabilities.
The analysis of gambling behavior demonstrates unique patterns associated with esports betting, contrasting traditional sports gambling habits.
Understanding these distinctions may enable targeted interventions for problem gambling in both categories, highlighting the need for tailored support strategies.

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Observational analysis reveals differences in demographics and gambling behavior between esports bettors and traditional sports bettors, suggesting unique psychological profiles.

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