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.