Esports bettors versus traditional sports bettors: Differences in demographics, impulsivity, psychopathological symptoms, and gaming and gambling behavior | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Esports bettors versus traditional sports bettors: Differences in demographics, impulsivity, psychopathological symptoms, and gaming and gambling behavior
Key Points
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.