The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sports Betting Tipsters as Professional Bettors: A Qualitative Interview Study

However, the epidemic of COVID-19 affected sports betting people, and the type of sports betting rate (that is, those who gave the recommendation of the relative profile of the sports event) were probably injured. It was one of the groups. In line with this, the purpose of the true research was to know how the COVID-19 epidemic had affected Turkish SBT. A sem i-structure interview was held for SBT85, 20 to 48 years old. The obtained data was analyzed in support of a specific analysis topic to identify a consolidated topic. Based on high quality analysis, (i) the meaning and role of betting on sports, (II) the impact of pandemic on life and sports fees, comparison of cyber sports and traditional sports rates, (IV) Four topics were given: a highly possible behavior in sports fees when pandemic occurs. In fact, SBT states that pandemic has felt mental distress of abolished sporting events. More directly, SBT announced a feeling of emptiness due to the lack of sports charges. Apart from this, SBT said that profits have diminished between pandemic and have changed to e-sport charges. However, most SBT did not calculate the custom tariff of E-sports as an exciting, like a classic tariff, but they would have tariffs. < SPAN> However, the trend of COVID-19 affects sports betting people and is probably the type of sports betting rate (that is, the people who give the recommendation of a relative profile in sports events) It was one of the more injured groups. In line with this, the purpose of the true research was to know how the COVID-19 epidemic had affected Turkish SBT. A sem i-structure interview was held for SBT85, 20 to 48 years old. The obtained data was analyzed in support of a specific analysis topic to identify a consolidated topic. Based on high quality analysis, (i) the meaning and role of betting on sports, (II) the impact of pandemic on life and sports fees, comparison of cyber sports and traditional sports rates, (IV) Four topics were given: a highly possible behavior in sports fees when pandemic occurs. In fact, SBT says that pandemic has felt mental distress of abolished sporting events. More directly, SBT announced a feeling of emptiness due to the lack of sports charges. Apart from this, SBT said that profits have diminished between pandemic and have changed to e-sport charges. However, most SBT did not calculate the custom tariff of E-sports as an exciting, like a classic tariff, but they would have tariffs. However, the epidemic of COVID-19 affected sports betting people, and the type of sports betting rate (that is, the people who gave the recommendation of the relative profile of the sports event) were probably injured. It was one of the groups. In line with this, the purpose of the true research was to know how the COVID-19 epidemic had affected Turkish SBT. A sem i-structure interview was held for SBT85, 20 to 48 years old. The obtained data was analyzed in support of a specific analysis topic to identify a consolidated topic. Based on high quality analysis, (i) the meaning and role of betting on sports, (II) the impact of pandemic on life and sports fees, comparison of cyber sports and traditional sports rates, (IV) Four topics were given: a highly possible behavior in sports fees when pandemic occurs. In fact, SBT says that pandemic has felt mental distress of abolished sporting events. More directly, SBT announced a feeling of emptiness due to the lack of sports charges. Apart from this, SBT said that profits have diminished between pandemic and have changed to e-sport charges. However, most SBT did not calculate the custom tariff of E-sports as an exciting, like classical duties, but they would have tariffs.

1. Introduction

The new colon virus "DISEASE 2019" (COVID-19), which appeared in the latter half of 2019, quickly became a group-infected person, and in March 2020, a Pandemic declaration was issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). In relation to this, the government has taken all measures (the introduction of quarantine, the closing of junior high schools, the ban on events where many people gather) to delay and to prevent the spread of microorganisms. 2, 3, 4]. As a result of such security measures, almost all professional sporting events around the world (soccer domestic and international competitions, sunshine 2020 Olympics, Tour de France, Tennis in Tennis) The Wimbledon Games, etc.) was postponed or canceled [5, 6, 7]. As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the sports industry, the Sports Betting Division around the world has not yet been hit and is completely stalled [5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14 ]. The Sports Betting Industry is an important part of the global economy, has generated billions of dollars and hires thousands of people.

Meanwhile, people who bet on sports were also injured by pandemic, and as a result of such unprecedented measures, their actions and strategies changed [5, 18, 11, 15, 16, 17, 17, 17, 18]. The suspension of sports events immediately affected sports gamblers, and they could no longer bet on their favorite teams and sports. In fact, epidemic diseases affected everyone who bet on sports, but were more likely to be affected by sports (that is, professional). One of the reasons is the decrease in income due to the suspension of sports events. People who bet on sports in sports are likely to be motivated to participate in sports betting to avoid pleasure, excitement, daily stress and tension, but [19, 20, 21, 22], skillfully preparing sports beds. The main motivation for the person to do is the desire to make money and measure income. [23, 24]. Hayano (1984) [25] defines the professional gambler as "a person who gambles all of his income or considerable part from" (p. 159), and RosecRance (1988) [26] is also "gambling. It is defined as a person who is looking for a way to make money. He has followed the footprints that these professional sports gamblers are mainly suffering:

Based on this, in fact, people who make sports fare have established huge amounts of funds to receive measured income and how to exist, and some masters are still recommended on sports fare. (That is, they are considered "tibester"). These people still belong to the category of those who like sports charges. Typships distinguishes special monitoring of sports charges. Their monitoring may be found on sports magazines, daily newspapers [27], and on the Internet site or public network (due to the development of new media). In this way, the Sports Betting Type (SBT) belongs as a person who usually provides information about sports events (advice) to other people instead of funds, through classics and social media. There is a possibility. In addition, SBT steps in to show that SBT plays an important role in sustainable development of the sports betting industry. According to reports in the World Online Sports Betting Market Research report, Turkish sports charges have been increasing in recent years, which is expected to reach $ 921. 4 million by 2026. [28] Apart from this, the profits from the Sports Betting Industry have contributed to the sustainable development of the Turkish sports industry. < SPAN> Based on this, in fact, people who make sports fare have established huge amounts of money to receive measured income and how to exist, and some masters are still sports fare. Assign recommended recommendations (that is, they are considered "tibester"). These people still belong to the category of those who like sports charges. Typships distinguishes special monitoring of sports charges. Their monitoring may be found on sports magazines, daily newspapers [27], and on the Internet site or public network (due to the development of new media). In this way, the Sports Betting Type (SBT) belongs as a person who usually provides information about sports events (advice) to other people instead of funds, through classics and social media. There is a possibility. In addition, SBT steps in to show that SBT plays an important role in sustainable development of the sports betting industry. According to reports in the World Online Sports Betting Market Research report, Turkish sports charges have been increasing in recent years, which is expected to reach $ 921. 4 million by 2026. [28] Apart from this, the profits from the Sports Betting Industry have contributed to the sustainable development of the Turkish sports industry. Based on this, in fact, people who make sports fare have established huge amounts of funds to receive measured income and how to exist, and some masters are still recommended on sports fare. (That is, they are considered "tibester"). These people still belong to the category of those who like sports charges. Typships distinguishes special monitoring of sports charges. Their monitoring may be found on sports magazines, daily newspapers [27], and on the Internet site or public network (due to the development of new media). In this way, the Sports Betting Type (SBT) belongs as a person who usually provides information about sports events (advice) to other people instead of funds, through classics and social media. There is a possibility. In addition, SBT steps in to show that SBT plays an important role in sustainable development of the sports betting industry. According to reports in the World Online Sports Betting Market Research report, Turkish sports charges have been increasing in recent years, which is expected to reach $ 921. 4 million by 2026. [28] Apart from this, the profits from the Sports Betting Industry have contributed to the sustainable development of the Turkish sports industry.

In recent years, people who are preparing sports betting have become increasingly inclined at the rate of e-sports and virtual sports [16, 29, 30]. Apart from this, the Taister is becoming increasingly focused on the E-Sports Rates to maintain their own income, for the cancellation and transfer of sports events by Cavid-19 Pandemic Master. [15, 16] is also true. Online communities and professiona l-type Teisters may be seen as new images of sports entrepreneurs and investment specialists, and in such quality, they may freeze the amateur gambler [31. , 32]. In this context, a type (with a qualification as a sports betting gatekeeper / odd setter) affects the lives of other people who follow their footprints or from their forecast proposals [31, 33 , 34, 35]. "Lopez-Gonzales et al. (2021) [32] said," Because the fact that type actuators can be evaluated by gamblers, it is all probable for gamblers to gamblers to heal gambling disorders. It is not the probability that a gambler is evaluated as a person who wants to be as a person who has the opportunity to help gamblers. "(P. 13) states. As a result, research on SBT's behavior creates more no n-danger, with the ability to help in any meaning of other people's impact on life.

The definition of the same configuration of COVID-19 trends caused by SBT Sports Betting habits is the basis for the impact on this unique group. Apart from this, the knowledge of the concept of those who like sports betting has the potential to provide considerable information about this new form of gambling. 。 For training, in existing documents, for example, research related to AS-EXPERTS and SBT is not sufficient. Apart from this, past research, which was spent by experts, did not include a special association with SBT [23, 25, 26]. More directly, the research conducted on the SBT focused on their gambling monitoring [8, 27, 33, 34, 35]. One sentence is researched by the unique context of the public and mental processes related to the percentage of sports and e-sports percentage, especially the Cobid-19 Pandemia, in the eyes and abilities of SBT. I didn't.

Therefore, the specific objectives of this study were (i) to study how the COVID-19 pandemic affected SBTs, and (ii) to study SBTs' views on e-sports betting in the context of professional sports betting. To this end, the following research questions (RQs) were posed:

RQ1: What is the meaning and role of sports betting in the lives of SBTs?

RQ2: How did the cancellation or transfer of sporting events during the pandemic Covid-19 affect SBTs' lives and betting habits?

Question 3: Did e-sports commissions due to the cancellation or transfer of sporting events during the Covid-19 pandemic satisfy SBTs' interest and excitement to the same extent as commissions of sporting events in real time?

Question 4: How did the absence of sports betting as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic affect SBTS' habits and future behavior toward professional sports betting?

2. Methods

2.1. Participants

A total of 102 SBTs were interviewed, and 85 SBTs agreed to participate in the study (100% male, age = 29, 52 years, SD = 0, 65, range 20-48 years) (see Table 1). The results showed that all SBTs who participated in the study had at least a risk of problem-based sports gambling (based on PSBSI-points), and most of them (63 out of 85; 74%) were problem-based sports gamblers based on problem-based PSBSI-points (Table 2). As a result, professional gamblers/gambler types were predominant in the sample.

2.2. Procedure

This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Maker Research Institute. Data collection was implemented in phases (including) from June 2020 to August 2020. The members (n = 85) were composed of SBT and interviewed with the support of the online meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). In order to participate in the survey, it was necessary to convince themselves by recommending sports betting through all online platforms and creating them through commercial membership. In order to recruit the members, the selection method by judgment (various target sampling) and the "Snowman" selection were used. In sampling by judgment, the reference source depends on personal opinions when choosing a believer in a group that was motivated for research. Hing et al. [23] showed that he liked it in general, who likes gambling, and likes them as sports betting, and likes trading in online environments. One of the online platforms of public networks used by gambling operators, which is preferred by almost everyone wearing sports beds, is considered Twitter [36], and the gambling behavior on this platform is a little. I was studied earlier. (For example, [37, 38, 39, 40]). As a result, an online platform where SBT is actively used has been selected.

In Turkey, the more appropriate online platform that SBT works is considered to be Twitter. As a result, the role of this research was conducted on SBT on Twitter and investigated the number of gunner purchasers. In the two months, 10 SBT accounts on Twitte r-Public Network were monitored with the support of an investigator on the public network. After that, we contacted SBT and asked about the purpose of (i) about the (ii) buyer's group online platform and the size of the reward. The SBT said that they were actually sending their recommended products using Twitter, WhatsApp and/ or telegrams. These issues (commerce members, contribution prices, and platforms to be used) were asked about this so that members were considered a real SBT. Finally, they were asked if they wanted to participate in research with free will.

The interview was held to some of the tixers who agreed to participate in the survey. In fact, there were customers who paid for the recommendation of sports, and only SBT, who answered that they wanted to participate in selective surveys, were integrated. After supporting Snowcom's choice, he found other SBTs with similar features and proved that they were SBT in a way to pass the above test procedure. The number of Twitter subscribers on the survey was 1 to 12, 000 subscribers.

2.3. Instruments

2.3.1. Semi-Structured Interview Questionnaire and Demographics

Participants (i) The role of sports fare in their lives, (II) their strategies related to the abolition or transfer of sports events during the Pandemia COVID-19 period I was asked a question about action in. Apart from this, population statistical information has been collected about the monthly amount of currency charges required for age, gender, and pandemic sports charges.

2.3.2. Sports Betting Severity Index

The seriousness of members related to sports rates was observed with the support of the gravity index (PSBSI; [20]) in the problem gambling. The PSBSI is a correction and verification of the Turkish version of the gravity index of problem (Gravity Index of Problem Gambling; [41]), and the "gambling" and "bureau" textbooks are "sports rates" and "sports". It has been changed to the "rate". PSBSI consists of nine items and is evaluated in four stages, from 0 points ("not at all") to 3 points ("almost always"). The total score is 0 to 27 points. The members were determined to be one of the appropriate groups based on the PSBSI point: 0 = Uplandable Sportsbetter, 1-2 = Lowlisk Sportsbetter, 3-7 = Laurisk Sportsbeter, 8 or more Problem sportsbetter. The < Span> interview was held to some tixers who agreed to participate in the survey. In fact, there were customers who paid for the recommendation of sports, and only SBT, who answered that they wanted to participate in selective surveys, were integrated. After supporting Snowcom's choice, he found other SBTs with similar features and proved that they were SBT in a way to pass the above test procedure. The number of Twitter subscribers on the survey was 1 to 12, 000 subscribers.

2.4. Data Analysis

Participants (i) The role of sports fare in their lives, (II) their strategies related to the abolition or transfer of sports events during the Pandemia COVID-19 period I was asked a question about action in. Apart from this, population statistical information has been collected about the monthly amount of currency charges required for age, gender, and pandemic sports charges.

The seriousness of members related to sports rates was observed with the support of the gravity index (PSBSI; [20]) in the problem gambling. The PSBSI is a correction and verification of the Turkish version of the gravity index of problem (Gravity Index of Problem Gambling; [41]), and the "gambling" and "bureau" textbooks are "sports rates" and "sports". It has been changed to the "rate". PSBSI consists of nine items and is evaluated in four stages from 0 points ("not at all") to 3 points ("almost always"). The total score is 0 to 27 points. The members were determined to be one of the appropriate groups based on the PSBSI point: 0 = Uplandable Sportsbetter, 1-2 = Lowlisk Sportsbetter, 3-7 = Laurisk Sportsbeter, 8 or more Problem sportsbetter. The interview was held to some of the tixers who agreed to participate in the survey. In fact, there were customers who paid for the recommendation of sports, and only SBT, who answered that they wanted to participate in selective surveys, were integrated. After supporting Snowcom's choice, he found other SBTs with similar features and proved that they were SBT by passing the above test procedure. The number of Twitter subscribers on the survey was 1 to 12, 000 subscribers.

Validity

Participants (i) The role of sports fare in their lives, (II) their strategies related to the abolition or transfer of sports events during the Pandemia COVID-19 period I was asked a question about action in. Apart from this, population statistical information has been collected about the monthly amount of currency charges required for age, gender, and pandemic sports charges.

3. Results

The seriousness of members related to sports rates was observed with the support of the gravity index (PSBSI; [20]) in the problem gambling. The PSBSI is a correction and verification of the Turkish version of the gravity index of problem (Gravity Index of Problem Gambling; [41]), and the "gambling" and "bureau" textbooks are "sports rates" and "sports". It has been changed to the "rate". PSBSI consists of nine items and is evaluated in four stages from 0 points ("not at all") to 3 points ("almost always"). The total score is 0 to 27 points. Members were determined to be one of the appropriate groups based on PSBSI points: 0 = Uplandable Sportsbetter, 1-2 = Low Risk Sportsbetter, 3-7 = Laurisk Sportsbeter, 8 or more = 8 or more = Problem sportsbetter.

The recorded interview was written in text and analyzed with the support of the NVIVO program package (version 12). The limit of work in NVIVO is appropriate, such as importing (i) data, (II) code, (III) category, (IV) requirement definition, and (v) Visualization of data. Interviews were conducted by Philosophy of Philosophy of Communication, Sports Science, and Sports Management, with hig h-quality research knowledge and skills. Apart from this, a training session was conducted twice before the start of coding, with the support of the content analysis [42, 43], to elaborate the coding. The content analysis focusing on a specific topic was used for this purpose to ensure elasticity that reflects the difficult and interactive properties of hig h-quality interviews. In fact, the content analysis focusing on a specific topic can provide a rich and detailed recognition and commentary of no n-structured data. In the analysis process, the correct process [43], that is, (II), (II), (II), (III), (III), (II), (IV), (IV) description. , (V) description and them are presented. In the process of analysis, induction consistency was used, and the expression used in the interpretation of the obtained data was classified in the following methods.

3.1. Theme 1: Meaning and Role of Sports Betting

The PSBSI questionnaire was used to evaluate the importance of the problem speed in SBT as a profile. The PSBSI question was conducted in an interview, and the score was calculated by summarizing the pros and cons of one of the nine items. As a result of the aggregation of scoring, the members are four categories (that is, 0 = topical sports bullying, 1-2 = lo w-risk sports bullying, 3-7 = lo w-risk sports bullying, 8 or more = problematic sports It was determined by any of the bullying). As a result of the analysis, the SBT behavioral model was interpreted in cooperation with the problem level, and was considered when designing and evaluating high quality data.

3.1.1. Sports Betting Is the Center of Life

Interview questions were created by researchers who have a Ph. D. in communication, psychology, sports management, and behavioral dependence and have high quality research and skills. Apart from this, we have gained specialized consideration from psychology, gambling, sports and communication scientists. The

Based on the qualitative analysis of the data, four main topics were identified: (i) the meaning and role of sports betting, (ii) the impact of the pandemic on life and sports, (iii) the comparison of esports rates with traditional sports, and (iv) possible sports betting rates in the event of a future pandemic. Different sub-themes of each topic were also revealed. The analysis showed that many topics intersected and were interrelated. The topics (n=4), sub-trees (n=16), and their descriptions resulting from the analysis are shown in Table 3. Furthermore, details of the four main topics and the 16 sub-trees, as well as their relationships, are clearly shown at the end of the Results section (see Figure 1). As mentioned before, about three-quarters of the participants in the sample met the criteria for problem gambling. Thus, these participants tended to focus more on describing how the pandemic affected their own behavior in gambling than on how it affected their business from an SBT perspective.

This section can be divided into subtitles: It is necessary to concisely and precisely describe the experimental results, their interpretation, and the conclusions that can be drawn by the experimental results.

In this study, we studied how SBTs were affected by the changes that occurred during the pandemic Covid-19. Therefore, knowing the role and importance of sports betting in the lives of SBTs was important to better understand how these people were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this topic is related to the importance, significance and role of sports betting in the lives of SBCs. The subsystems are: (i) sports fee - this is the midpoint of life, (ii) lifestyle, (iii) excitement, (iv) source of income, (v) dependence.

This topic arose as a result of the realization that some SBT stations place sports at the center of their lives and that sports fee is essential for them. For example,

“So sports fees are a requirement of my life.”

(Members 33 and 34, sports betting string, medium risk).

3.1.2. Lifestyle

“Sports and sports betting are an essential part of my life. Sports and sports betting are an essential part of my life.”

(Participants 24 and 23, problem sports bettor). "Sportsbetting is almost all for me. In fact, my life can be a bet and equal. The sound of the goal has made my life, in short, because of the approach. I can't.

(Participants 76, 27 years old, problematic sports gambler).

This su b-theme emerged from the description of sports betting as a lifestyle activity. Some SBT said that betting is part of life, and betting on sports has added value to life. for example

3.1.3. Source of Income

"Betting sports is one of the biggest goals in my life and one of the ways of life.

(Participant 37, 23 years old, sports gambler).

"Sports gambling occupies a significant part of my life. I've been good at soccer since I was 5-6, so I can predict all teams. I spend all my time sports betting and preparing. I am.

(Participants 73, 21 years old, problematic sports gambler).

In addition to SBT, where sports betting is located at the center of life, SBT explains sports betting as a source of income that has a more specialized and material aspect, but SBT defines the labor of love. for example

"I think sports betting is a job to make a living. It's like doing what you like and making money while watching the game."

(Participants 83, 26 years old, problem with sports gambling).

3.1.4. Addiction

"This was the key to my hopes for me for many years. I always dreamed that there would be a day to make a lot of money in this business, and now I get excited thanks to my experience and knowledge. Without the risk of losing, you can make money by betting.

(Participants 51, 27 years old, problematic sports gambler).

"I think this is a purely material benefit. I play with the view that my income is actually guaranteed (a certain bet).

(Participants 68, 35 years old, lo w-risk sports butter).

Some SBT said that betting on sports was an addiction for you, and refusing to bet on sports could cause mental discomfort. for example

"Betting to sports is just a slave. If you don't bet you think you should win, you feel guilty. If you can't get back the losing money, you'll be lighter. The bet will come out. "

(Participants 22, 25 years old, problematic sports gambler).

3.1.5. Excitement

"I think sports gambling is sick), but I am distracted by sports gambling without gambling. (Participants 13 years old, 34 years old, problem Gambler).

(Participants 13, 34 years old, problem gambler).

"For me, sports betting means losing, but I like betting as I depend on, and I know it's dangerous, but it gives you happiness. People who suffer from dependence. I play this game mainly for pleasure and joy when I win.

(Members 41, 32 years old, problematic sports better).

Some participants said the excitement given to sports betting, and their excitement was born mainly while watching soccer games. In addition, some participants stated that observing sports events from the sky is an additional element of sports betting. for example

3.2. Theme 2: Effects of the Pandemic on Life and Sports Betting

"I'm excited. I can't see it anyway, I don't want to watch the game without betting. I like the excitement associated with betting.

3.2.1. Feeling of Emptiness

(Member 12, 31 years old, a problem with a problem).

"Winning or losing doesn't matter. I like exciting, but if it's fun, it's better to win. As excitement, go to the site (call the bookmaker's office), and watch this anime, I stop the bet and play this excitement.

(Participants 71, 23 years old, medium risk sports betting string zone).

The relocation and abolition of sporting events around the world by Pandemia COVID-19 affected not only SBT life but also sports rates. Some subtanes were born from this, reflecting how the situation had affected SBT. Therefore, the subtan was as follows: (i), (i) dependence on other bets, (III) awareness of life, (IV) loss of income.

Many SBTs do not have a sporting event that is indispensable (as mentioned above), lifestyles, and poisoned betting, in their own words, so they have a great feeling of emptiness in living. He said he was feeling. Many SBT had the same opinion about this issue, but they emphasized that the whole process was psychologically meaningless with emptiness. for example

3.2.2. Turning to Other Types of Betting

"I felt a big emptiness. The Bundesliga (German Soccer League) started and got used to it little by little.

(Participants 21, 28 years old, problematic sports better). < SPAN> "Sports betting means losing to me, but I like betting as I depend on, and I know this is dangerous, but it gives me happiness. I suffer from addiction. People play this game mainly for pleasure and joy when winning.

(Members 41, 32 years old, problematic sports better).

Some participants said the excitement given to sports betting, and their excitement was born mainly while watching soccer games. In addition, some participants stated that observing sports events from the sky is an additional element of sports betting. for example

"I'm excited. I can't see it anyway, I don't want to watch the game without betting. I like the excitement associated with betting.

(Member 12, 31 years old, a problem with a problem).

"Winning or losing doesn't matter. I like exciting, but if it's fun, it's better to win. As excitement, go to the site (call the bookmaker's office), and watch this anime, I stop the bet and play this excitement.

3.2.3. Loss of Income

(Participants 71, 23 years old, medium risk sports betting string zone).

The relocation and abolition of sports events around the world by Pandemia COVID-19 affected not only SBT life but also sports rates. Some subtanes were born from this, reflecting how the situation had affected SBT. Therefore, the subtan was as follows: (i), (i) dependence on other bets, (III) awareness of life, (IV) loss of income.

(Participants 83, 26 years old, problem with sports gambling).

"I felt a big emptiness. The Bundesliga (German Soccer League) started and got used to it little by little.

(Participants 21, 28 years old, problematic sports better). "For me, sports betting means losing, but I like betting as I depend on, and I know it's dangerous, but it gives you happiness. People who suffer from dependence. I play this game mainly for pleasure and joy when I win. (Members 41, 32 years old, problematic sports better). In addition to SBT, where sports betting is located at the center of life, SBT explains sports betting as a source of income that has a more specialized and material aspect, but SBT defines the labor of love. for example

3.2.4. Awareness of Life

"I'm excited. I can't see it anyway, I don't want to watch the game without betting. I like the excitement associated with betting.

(Member 12, 31 years old, a problem with a problem).

"Winning or losing doesn't matter. I like exciting, but if it's fun, it's better to win. As excitement, go to the site (call the bookmaker's office), and watch this anime, I stop the bet and play this excitement.

(Participants 71, 23 years old, medium risk sports betting string zone).

The relocation and abolition of sporting events around the world by Pandemia COVID-19 affected not only SBT life but also sports rates. Some subtanes were born from this, reflecting how the situation had affected SBT. Therefore, the subtan was as follows: (i), (i) dependence on other bets, (III) awareness of life, (IV) loss of income.

Many SBTs do not have a sporting event that is indispensable (as mentioned above), lifestyles, and poisoned betting, in their own words, so they have a great feeling of emptiness in living. He said he was feeling. Many SBT had the same opinion about this issue, but they emphasized that the whole process was psychologically meaningless with emptiness. for example

"I felt a big emptiness. The Bundesliga (German Soccer League) started and got used to it little by little.

3.3. Theme 3: Comparing E-Sports vs. Traditional Sports Betting

(Participants 21, 28 years old, problematic sports better).

3.3.1. Real Sports Betting Is Better

"Gamblers always feel emptiness without a betting game, like us. I was exactly the same. This has changed my life in a completely bad direction. In my life so far, other than sports. I have never spent my life. "

(Participants 50, 31 years old, medium risk sports gambler).

Now that the COVID-19 trends have influenced all sports gambling around the world, SBT has to look for another form of gambling because of gambling. Many participants have said that they have been betting during the period when real sports betting does not exist, and switched to e-sports betting and virtualberting. for example

"Bookmakers are worried about pandemic (global epidemic) or something else? During pandemic, table tennis games that are neither fish nor birds, Nicaragua soccer league games, and e-sports tournaments. I invested in (laughs).

(Participants 38, 30 years old, problematic sports gambler).

"During the pandemic, interest in ESPORTS has increased. I started chasing counter strikes and teams.

(Participants 52 years old, 20 years old, problematic sports gambler).

3.3.2. A Bet Is a Bet

"I looked at the E-Soccer League and E-Volleyball gambling and continued to bet. Before I participated in COVID, I didn't know what the cyber league was, but now I'm an expert." Age, 27 years old, problematic sports gambling)

(Participants 61, 27 years old, problematic sports gambler).

Some SBT, which aimed to make sports betting a regular and stable source of income, stated that the most prominent impact on COVID-19 pandemic was the loss of income. for example

"Before the pandemic), he was profitable because he gained a lot of bets," said a participant, 68, 35 years old.

(Participants 68, 35 years old, medium risk sports gambler).

"I had little income because I had income from sports betting before," said (42 years old, 30 years old).

(Participants 42 years old, 30 years old, lo w-risk sports gambler).

3.3.3. E-Sports Betting Is More Exciting

"Because there are no competitors, the investment has decreased. This has clearly affected income."

(Participants 51, 27 years old, problematic sports gambler).

Most FBT states that COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on themselves and triggered them to change their perspective, but some FBTs raise awareness of gambling. He stated that it was effective. for example

"I started to spend time on my own development. Refusing to bet has given me at least a few times in my life to bet more and spend more time with my family.

"I'm excited. I can't see it anyway, I don't want to watch the game without betting. I like the excitement associated with betting.

"I played so many numbers in simple times that in the pandemic phase, I would probably relax. I basically picked up that this lent me a lot of space and time in my life. This definitely made me feel a lot better.

Some participants said the excitement given to sports betting, and their excitement was born mainly while watching soccer games. In addition, some participants stated that observing sports events from the sky is an additional element of sports betting. for example

3.4. Theme 4: Possible Sports Betting Behaviors If the Pandemic Continues

"I felt a little relieved. It even seems like my psychology disappeared. It was a stress-free phase. I even had dreams where I was getting happier and happier.

3.4.1. Seeking Out New Bets

(Member 57, 43 years old, problem sports bettor).

Most SBTs said that they ran to other forms of betting during the pandemic covid-19, and some expressed interest in e-sports. In the context of this topic, the relationship between sports betting rates and e-sports in terms of attention and excitement is unclear. Subtails were relevant in comparing sports betting. Here, the subtails were correct: (i) the actual rates of what else there are, (ii) the betting that there are bets, and (iii) the subtail that the rates of e-sports are more interesting.

Most SBTs said that they turned to e-sports betting during the Covid-19 pandemic, but these forms of betting had some differences from the rates of classic (real) sports. Most of the members liked the concept of actually betting on those classic (real) sports percentages. For example,

“I don’t think the rates of e-sports or virtual sports have anything in common with real matches, because they don’t last long and they’re the most amateur thing.

(Participant 23, 35 years old, bets on sports with a small risk).

“Betting and guiding is how you understand the ramifications of the sport you’re betting on. I don’t think anyone can support you with the same level of enthusiasm and attention as I do, because we don’t understand e-sports or virtual rates. Every time, I love real betting.

(Participant 54, 25 years old, problematic as a sports bettor).

3.4.2. Continuing to Bet on E-Sports

“Compared to the rates of classic sports, e Betting on sports obviously doesn't evoke that kind of excitement. As a result, I reduced the number of bets.

(Participant 60 years old, 32 years old, problematic sports bettor).

(Participants 42 years old, 30 years old, lo w-risk sports gambler).

"The longing for betting does not change depending on the situation of life ... the only preparation to make sex successful in this life. There is a rate that is meaningless.

"I'm excited. I can't see it anyway, I don't want to watch the game without betting. I like the excitement associated with betting.

"I didn't get the joy of watching sports from the E-Sports rates), but the joy of winning was the same. The only difference is the disturbance during watching. The important thing is for me. To make your betting opportunity your own.

Most FBT states that COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on themselves and triggered them to change their perspective, but some FBTs raise awareness of gambling. He stated that it was effective. for example

3.4.3. Waiting to Return to Normal Life

"Betting excitement is not over.

(Participants 39, 26 years old, problematic sports better).

As a result, COVID-19 Pandemic stated that some SBTs were actually more exciting than classic sports rates. for example

"ESTOM sports are much more exciting than [traditional] soccer.

(Participants 28, 30 years old, risk is small but sports betting).

3.4.4. Trying to Quit Betting Gradually

"I really like the football (speed of traditional sports). For the time being, I'm inside.

(Participants 52 years old, 20 years old, problematic sports better).

"I checked the stop of the coefficient on the Riga Pro website (calling the title of the bookmaker's website), but it was very cool. It was not a bad era compared to conventional betting. (Participants 71, 23 years old, lo w-risk sports betting string). SBT participants said that if the COVID-19 epidemic continued for a long time and could affect all sports and betting, they would use another layout for their actions and betting strategies. This content is related to layouts and strategies that SBC considers implementation in the continuation of pandemic or such an environment. (i) In search of new beds, (II) Continuing Bet to e-sports action, (III) Expectations for returning to normal life, (IV) Trying to throw a bet.

Many SBT actually starts for a long time, or something similar in the future, when they create a sport rate and continue to submit recommendations to these rates. I mentioned. In relation to the data, almost all members have even filled in a new form of betting. for example

(Participants 38, 30 years old, problematic sports gambler).

(Participant 75 years old, 26 years old, low-risk sports betting string).

"I try not to turn down bets. For example, I can learn and own e-sports and other forms of betting.

(Participant 6, 23 years old, problem sports bettor).

4. Discussion

"I don't think I can gamble yet. I'll probably run to 3x3, 4x4 rates or find something new.

(Participant 31, 23 years old, problem sports bettor).

Many of the SBTs stated that they continued to make bets during the pandemic period when there were no real rates for sports, and in fact, turned to e-sports rates in this context. Along with this, some SBTs responded that they would continue their behavior if the effects of the pandemic or the cancellation and transfer of leagues were prolonged. For example,

"Bettors do not have the ability to give up the joy of winning. Including whether their eyelids leak. As a result, they will continue to bet on e-sports.

(Participant 39, 26 years old, problem sports bettor).

"Ey stream is a field I like and I understand it. I want to make a cyber top.

(Participant 52, 20 years old, problem sports bettor).

"I'm not going to bet on e-sports to make money. I want to continue making rates on sports, but my financial project is affecting my life a lot. Until I start sports betting, I will do it through Ligapro or something. There are other competitions (by e-sports), so I continue to bet on these matches.

(Participants 28 and 30 years old, doing sports betting with small risks).

In addition to continuing to make commissions on e-sports, like Fresh Mission and SBT, there were a certain number of members who said that if sports events are not held due to the pandemic, they will wait for normal life to return and make commissions. For example,

"I will wait until the soccer game starts. Because the most important thing in betting is the personality.

(Participants 36 and 48 years old, problem sports bettors).

"I will wait until normal life returns and bet on real matches. I will not bet until the match starts.

(Members 69 and 43 years old, low-risk sports bettors).

Some SBT members have actually been waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. Some members said that the long-term effects of the pandemic could freeze the moment when they are forced to give up sports betting altogether. Some members said that this could actually happen little by little. For example:

5. Limitations and Future Research

"In the long run, I think I will stop betting as a result of not trusting the incomprehensible bets on time (virtual matches)" (Participant 3, 32 years old)

6. Conclusions

(Participant 3, 32 years old, problem sports bettor).

Author Contributions

"If COVID continues as it is, I will stop (betting).

Funding

(Participants 40, 32 years old, problematic sports gambler).

Institutional Review Board Statement

"I like real betting every time. If COVID lasts for a long time and the game does not start, I will gradually reduce the necessary bets and do not make a bet.