William Atkins
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 21:15
Science -
Biology
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They found several interesting conclusions in their study, which up to this study had not been studied very much by researchers.
First, they found that people who gamble online think they are more in control of their gambling than people who gamble in casinos.
Second, online gamblers like the privacy they get when gambling from their computers at home, as opposed to the excitement that on-site gamblers get from crowded casinos, such as the ones in Las Vegas.
Third, the online gamblers tend to gamble longer than casino gamblers, probably making up for the lack of excitement found at home, when compared to casinos, by taking more time in their gambling experiences.
In addition, online gamblers were found to be more aggressive in their gambling behaviors than casino gamblers.
Dr. LaTour concluded,
“The integration of online gambling in the home can more easily turn gambling behavior into a component of a consumer’s everyday life, like watching television. When online gambling becomes a routine daily behavior, it is easier for consumers to engage in mindless consumption of that activity, ultimately resulting in addiction and resultant financial losses.” [University of Nevada: “
New Study Shows Online Gambling More Addictive”]
To minimize the chance of addiction and financial loss for online gamblers, the two researchers suggest, within the University of Nevada article, the following strategies to prevent problems in online gambling. Please go to page three for these recommended strategies.
