Childhood use of coin pusher and crane grab machines, and adult gambling: A conceptual replication of Newall et al. (2021).
Alberto Parrado-GonzálezPhilip W S NewallPublished in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2023)
These results suggest that childhood usage of coin pusher and crane grab machines may act as an underappreciated risk factor for the development of gambling-related harm across the lifespan. This information may be considered for further youth gambling research and policy.