Addiction 11: The Intersection of Game Design and Gambling with Kim Lund

Join Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford for a weekly discussion about addiction in all its forms.

In this episode, Kim Lund, CEO of Aftermath Interactive, discusses his journey in the gambling industry, the challenges of game design, and the importance of responsible gaming. He emphasises the need for intelligent analysis and critical questioning within the industry, particularly regarding addiction and regulation. The conversation explores the intersection of gambling and video games, the role of randomness, event frequency, and the impact of social casinos. Kim also shares insights on designing non-addictive games and the future of regulation in gambling.

Choice quotes:

"What is the use case for specific slots?"
"Can we build something around it?"
"Regulation is often miles behind technology"

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Kim Lund and Aftermath Interactive

02:37 Kim's Journey in the Gambling Industry

05:32 Game Design and Innovation in Gambling

08:14 The Challenges of Regulation in Gambling

11:01 Understanding Game Popularity and Addiction

14:08 The Role of Randomness in Gambling

16:50 Event Frequency and Player Engagement

19:42 The Importance of Game Design and Themes

22:55 Disguising Losses as Wins in Gambling

25:55 The Future of Game Design in Gambling

33:36 Understanding Social Casinos

36:38 The Impact of Social Casinos on Gambling Behavior

39:04 Designing Games for Sustainable Engagement

42:55 The Complexity of Game Design and Player Experience

45:09 The Dark Side of Free-to-Play Games

48:12 Defining Gambling and Its Regulations

54:44 The Role of Regulators in Player Protection

Kim Lund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lund-pro/

Addiction: An Hour With Auer is a weekly podcast where hosts Dr Michael Auer – he of the title – and Jon Bruford talk about addiction in all its forms. Not just gambling addiction, they discuss all forms of addiction with experts, academics and researchers from around the world.

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