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Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

Online gambling is growing because it’s so accessible. Even if gambling isn’t legal in your country, you can still find a way to play online.
if you’re under 18, you can still find a way to play online.
Its growing because people can gamble hiding from their wife or parents.
It’s growing because it gives people who normally wouldn’t be able to gamble the chance to do so.

From my POV, these two are the main reasons people gamble more online which is it's accessibility and for privacy.

Accessibility means you can't patronize it from anywhere and it's available 24/7 unlike physical casinos in my environment that has opening and closing hours and for privacy, it's not limited to losing big amounts but in the case of a very big win, everyone would be aware of your success and it may breed people with a sense of entitlement around you. When you gamble online, your wins and losses are entirely your business and your Data is removed from public consumption.

Trust me, life is easier when people know very little. about you, online gambling facilitates that and people are getting more comfortable with it.

The main reason why online gambling got this popular is because of crypto. I still remember back in the day when it was hard to even fund a sportsbook account, you had to deal with fees, delays, and all that hassle. But when crypto gambling came in and everything became instant as no confirmations needed back then, and it was anonymous. that’s what really triggered the boom.

You're right here, people nare more interested in playing online games because of the easy accessibility to the gambling platforms, with the use of their mobile phones, they can gamble at any time without having a barrier of any kind, also, there will be increasing gambling activities because the people needed to have fun and gamble, get occupied with something that could always make them engaged, is it is fun to do.

Online gambling grows because it's very flexible. Is there hot outside and you don't want to get sweaty or have a long ride in a summer hot? Just sit at home, turn on an air conditioner and gamble. Or is it a very cold winter and you don't want to take your jacket and go outside in a freezing cold? Sit comfortably at your home in a warm environment and gamble comfortably.
In the world where Amazon, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Taxi and similar services are booming, there is no question that anything that can be done remotely will grow.

Online gambling can be easily accessed, unlike land based casinos. Example is the town I am presently, there is no single physical casinos there.

Another reason is privacy. Some people that prefer online gambling like privacy and it has its own benefits.

People should not hide their gambling activities from their families and friends if they are not addicted or wasting money on it

YES…

Internet is fast now, and online casinos, especially crypto casinos (since we’re in this forum) have tons of payment options. So there’s really no problem gambling with them and they operate 24/7. Another thing is the low minimum bets. Before crypto casinos arrived, the minimums were high. I remember in one sportsbook, the minimum was around $5 which was already considered fair. But with crypto, even $1 is fine.

But there could be some concerns as well regarding online gambling. The fact that it's accessible to everyone, then the case of addicted gamblers also grow as well. And then the secret nature of it.

You can hide your gambling addiction for anyone, play in your room alone and then this turns out to be a bad habit that spiral to out of control and become a gambling addict. So as much as there are positive effect, there could be harm in the long run.

For me it’s really a mix of both. Online gambling has grown fast because it’s just so easy to access via phone and you’re in. No travel, no dress-up, no pressure. But at the same time, a lot of people are also drawn to it because it’s private which like by others. You can play without anyone seeing you walk into a casino or judging how much you’re betting or losing. That convenience and no ones watching, feeling definitely play a big role in why more people are shifting to online platforms. But of course some also prefer the physical one.

The first reason is plausible, easy to reach, easy to play, accessible anywhere. I don't think the second option is universal, but it could be that many gamblers, especially those who are toxicly addicted, are obviously trying to hide their problems.
So in a small percentage it could be that this also affects the growth of gambling, but in a small part.

Online gambling is growing basically because of these two reasons that you mentioned but from my observation the growth is mostly due to accessibility, not really because gamblers want to hide, afterall it's their money. The internet has made life very easy and people are taking advantage of it to access whatever they want without moving from where they are. For privacy you can now gamble without anybody knowing, whether you win or lose is your secret. The popularity is mostly because anytime you feel like gambling you no longer have to consider time factor and the mobility to visit a physical casino, you can just easily access a casino site through your mobile phones and immediately start to gamble.

Surely it is so. When you can make a bet or play slot anywhere - you use such opportunity. In my country casinos allowed only in special zones. I need to use plane to get to the closiest of it. But online gambling is not prohibited, so it it my only chance for everyday gambling. But even if i need just 30 minutes to visit a casino - i prefer to spend it for playing.

I started gambling online, back then it being easily accessible certainly played part, as I grew up I realized the value of being private as well, so I like online gambling (or more like everything online — spoilt by convenience you could say) these days.

If it wasn't for online casinos, might have never come to know what gambling is.


I second this.

Gambling is more acceptable to people in the present generation. People have also discovered that it can be easily achieved when they play, and know how it all started, from having fun to enjoying every bit of the benefits it serves.

Also, the introduction of crypto online gambling is another booster to make people develop an interest in gambling, because it's easily advertised, played, and there's open access to creating a crypto gambling account to enjoy playing for fun.

What I see is that online gambling gains popularity during the time of COVID (correct me if I'm wrong).  It hits its peak when people don't have time to go around but rather stay at home. A reason why most casinos adapt to the situation and continue their business online is that it naturally gains demand from the community. Fortunately, gamblers gain comfort in the way it is. That is why the demand keeps rising and more casinos are coming out.

This is enough to say that online gambling has become profitable and is the most played this time.

Both.

Easy to access because crypto is involved, you can move funds around easier and faster, not even your own banks can tell what you are doing because it is happening on blockchain.

It is also easier to hide, there is no need for bank transfers and there is no need for Fiat, it is almost 100% possible to hide compare to using fiat.

This is also possible because of online gambling, it felt like one is made for the other to exists, crypto been digital currencies and online gambling feels like a match made in heaven.

Of course the easy accessibility are the main reason why online gambling are growing everyday. Because you don't need to struggle to get anything, all you just need is phones and have enough data you are good to go gamble anywhere you want without nobody noticing what you are doing. That's why they are growing because many gamblers like privacy and it doesn't have any stress because you can decide to stay indoors as much as you like without any problem from other gamblers.

I can say: both! And it is really unstoppable. Here in our country, there are a lot of issues recently about illegal gambling and even politicians are involved. So for me, with this growth of gambling - online gambling especially, it just more accesible to people and yeah it's easier to hide especially in your family members who are getting angry already with you about your addiction in gambling.
So for me, this is the very down side of this rise of online gambling and the internet.

Both = easy to access and easy to hide.

Just look at it now many online casinos continue to grow rapidly even customers seem to increase because of the ease of access to play anywhere, even you can play gambling while sleeping with mobile.

Can be hidden, this is my way of not knowing other people or family because gambling is always considered bad, therefore it is better to gamble in secret without others knowing.

I believe that both land-based casinos and online casinos have their own enthusiasts. Ease of access, I suppose, is the best reason when looking at the development of online casinos today, because we know that most people nowadays spend most of their time on their phones.
I think the real reason for being easy to hide applies to gamblers in countries that prohibit gambling or with strict regulations that impose certain restrictions on accessing land-based casinos.

I don’t mind this at all because I love gambling, but I’m not the type who can afford to go to a land-based casino. If you go there, you need to bring a lot of money to lose, and that’s too expensive for someone like me who isn’t rich.

I’m already happy with online gambling, and I’m sure the majority of gamblers nowadays prefer online too.
That’s exactly why online gambling keeps growing so fast, both in fiat and in crypto.

Me...
land based = casual
online =regular

Yes I also agree that both, but in different degrees if we compare different cultures and legislations. The accessibility component will be predominant in more developed and liberal countries, while the ability to hide from suspicious eyes will be more important in countries where gambling is seen with bad eyes because of religious or political reasons. There is an individual component also, of course, but I don't think it is as important as the collective/environmental ones.

It's because you can access it now easily. Before, with the physical casinos, if you are underage you need to show your ID before they would let you in but now, with the cryptocurrency and a lot of gambling sites which you can easily create an account with, a lot of people from all ages can register and play even with small balance. I doubt that it's because of people who are trying to hide, there maybe some but it's not a lot. Anyway in our country online gambling spread throughout our country and now they now restrict it as it affects a lot of people, they even let the gambling sites be accessible through online wallets which were commonly used here.

So it's growing because it's easily accessible now. You just need an internet and a mobile phone.

The great thing about online gambling is that virtually no one sees you and no one can judge you. And also it's less expensive, because going to the casino means you have to go there, it's not open all day, you have to go there in the evening, give explanations. On the other hand, online casino or online poker or any other game is easy. You turn on your computer, connect to the site and play.

Online betting is a lot more better given the easy accessibility like you said OP and navigation.
With fast transactions, provision of more sports events, higher odds and privacy it is evident why online betting is fast growing and more productive.

I would choose betting online anytime, any day because of its privacy in particular. Betting is not something that one should be proud of seen doing in public as it taints one's image and reputation as well.

Also, there are no occasions of loss of physical tickets that could lead to forfeiting of winnings but that's the case for online betting.

Both. The wife will never know. ;D

Seriously, I think easy access is the biggest reason why the gambling industry is growing. Even the website online gambling sites can adapt to being used through smartphones. I've tried it and it was easy, it was just like using an application.
Also, the era today is all about digital currency. Not many are talking about credit cards nowadays, most are about the digital cash application and how easy they are to use.
With the availability of easy deposits, it allows a person to gamble instantly.

Everybody loves anonymity and they want to be anonymous without eyes seeing them how they gambling and it gives privacy as well. So it would definitely boost online gambling since many people love comforts without people having to see them how they are gambling or losing their money while gambling, most people could be hiding for families and friends without them knowing they are gamblers, but going to physical casinos will entirely reveal whom they are but gambling online non would know what they are doing except they are being told about their gambling activities online.

Aside from being promoted very well, this one really has a significant impact on the growth of online gambling. Plus, there are casinos that don’t require KYC, and you can still access other casinos with KYC but with certain limitations and some features you can’t use, yet they remain playable. You don’t need a flagship smartphone either, even with a budget phone, as long as you have an internet connection and funds, you can play anytime and anywhere.

Internet becomes affordable and that is 100% reason why online gambling is growing. Story with personal computers repeats as copy/paste. When they were expensive, not many had them. Now cheapest new laptop cost around 300 EUR, desktop pc can be purchased for same price even with a monitor. Aftermarket is full of even cheaper offers. Now everyone has PC, laptop or gadget that has access to the internet. Internet itself used to be costly, when each downloaded MB cost significantly. Now people download TB of data without even a blink.

its even free in some country, check out this article.

https://focusgn.com/africa/data-free-betting-revolutionises-africas-online-gambling-scene

This could be one of the reasons why gambling adoption keeps growing.

When data is free and cell phones are cheap, that’s already a perfect setup to gamble anytime we want.
All we need now is a bankroll, since we still have to pay to play.

Online gambling has so manty opportunities for us to enjoy, so i will say its also part of the reason to why we have steady growth of gambling activities as many already have to come into gambling because they can have access to it within the comfort of their mobile devices and gamble, this also makes it of no barrier at all, if we are to gamble for the benefits of what we enjoy doing the most.

One thing I consider as the reason why online gambling has been growing the way it's growing is due to the COVID pandemic, which pushed many to online gambling, and they later discovered how simple and easy it was, and ever since then there was no need to go back to the local way, and the type of ads this online casino runs also contributes to it. Smartphones and how to use them are popular now too; things are changing.

There's no choosing between these two options. Both are contributing to the growing popularity of online gambling. Nobody in my family and my social circle knows that I'm a gambler, and that's because of online gambling being very accessible and convenient, plus the added "secrecy" of nobody around you having access to your computer and smartphone. I agree that there's always someone gossiping about the people, who enter land based casinos(especially in a small town, or in a neighborhood, where most people know each other). I hate it when people are pointing a finger at me and that's why I stick to online gambling. "Flying under the radar" is a must. ;D

I believe both contributed to the online gambling popularity but being accessible or convenient to use is the main selling point of online casino.

Online casino increase their popularity significantly due to pandemic when people hang out more online due to physical restrictions outside which means online casino being accessible at home makes it popular in comparison to IRL casino that limit user on gambling only to physical location.

My opinion about the growing popularity of online gambling stems from advertising. I see it everywhere now. On social media, online, all you have to do is click on the link offered to go to the casino site. Everything turns into a colorful fairy tale promising you a win, as there are always statistics on recent winners. How could anyone resist trying? Then everything follows the script prescribed by the casino itself: you win once, and then, when you lose, you repeat the same steps to recapture the feeling of victory. I think this happens to many people. The more time we spend online, the more bored we become, and a new dopamine rush is needed.

the articles I've read before indicate that one of the main reason(among other reasons) why online casino's growth is because of the ease of access it offers, gamblers basically can gamble anywhere they want which apparently gamblers liked. I don't really see how online casino being "easy to hide" could be a contributor to it's quick growth.

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Very funny question you know. I think it's accessible and easy to hide. Accessible as per internet connection (mobile and free anytime and day so far as there internet connection). As for hiding, it helps undermine unnecessary family talk, when always seen around land base casinos as per their reaction and understanding and beliefs about gambling.

I totally believe it's due to easy access
The vast majority of people nowadays have cell phones with internet, casinos already work very well on mobile devices, and in addition to operating in crypto, they are also easily accessible to the financial system, making it very easy to deposit any amount

These facilities greatly increase the popularity of casinos
I don't believe it has to do with “being easy to hide,” but it is undeniable that with mobile access, for example, you can have good privacy if you want to gamble regularly

Having access to online entertainment naturally makes people get absorbed in their gadgets more easily and quickly. For example, in the past, gambling required much more effor, you had to set aside time to go to a special venue. Now we can play without stepping away from work, household chores, or other activities. On one hand, such easy access doesn’t seem very good, because convenience encourages spending more time, which can lead to unfinished tasks and higher financial expenses. On the other hand, it’s a matter of personal convenience, we’re all adults and psychologically mature enough to control our own time and money. In that case, it’s simply a convenient option for optimizing our leisure time.

This is mostly correct because everyone needs comfort which is what online gambling make possible. I started gambling from shop and it was not so convenient sometimes because of the rush, distance from house and many other reason that can make someone miss placing his bet or doing it when some matches have started. Online gambling makes everything easier and accessible and this is the reason for the growth. In addition to this, there are smart payment systems now such as payment through cryptocurrency that is faster and convenient as well with little interference unless you are making deposit from exchange where they will force you to do certain things like KYC, minimum and maximum withdrawal and others.

In terms of advantages, online gambling certainly has plus points compared to land based casino, and I don't need to mention one by one because surely all members already know. In other words, the point is that super easy access is the benchmark for online gambling to grow rapidly without taking much time.

O yes, the popularity through tireless advertising is because of its accessibility. Casino has become so accessible online that internet providers does a main job for them as in even in rat holes provided there's internet connection gambling will just happen, unlike when they will have to have offices here and there.

Let's say this—online gambling is the new generation of gambling. We can't deny the fact that more gamblers are moving to the new normal (online) way of gambling, as they save not just time but also their effort.

However, this won't eliminate physical casinos. Of course, those who found gambling offline or in physical casinos comfortable and more entertaining will stay there, but young and busy gamblers see online gambling as suits their taste and time. If we are wise gamblers, we probably choose the way where we can save time and hide easily. That's absolutely pointing out that online casinos are gaining popularity.

Too much advertisement with many big names are also publicly doing things which are encouraging youngsters to have their share of this even in many countries legislation is strict but still its accessible which is helpful for them few years back I was never been in position to have access to any casino but due to crypto and easy reach now things are changed.
Worst is happening in many countries but still peoples are not thinking and still jumping because they are feeling their dreams can come true from here greediness and nature of chase are surely bringing more addiction which is problematic for many societies.
Just education and better guideness from elders can bring changes otherwise I am not expecting anything is going to be had for controlling this which is serious threat in many countries.

Local or offline casinos don't exist in my area, and even if there were any only a few people would know about them because the place would be hidden. Since many people now use their phones to gamble, it's much easier for those who can't find a place to play. Also, with so many new online gambling sites, anyone can access them anytime and anywhere.

People here generally think gambling is not a good thing, so online gambling lets someone play without their family or friends knowing. With that, our reputation stays safe :D

I had not thought of that.

Online gambling is indeed easy to hide. Just take your phone with you into the bathroom and ignore the kids :P.

I can only imagine how the conversation with your spouse/family goes once they find out... (And yes, they will find out sooner or later, as they always do.) If you or someone else are starting to hide a certain behavior, what do you think this is a warning sign of? That person needs to reevaluate their gambling habit before it becomes a problem that destroys a family.

If you need to keep your gambling a secret, then maybe you should not gamble -that is my personal opinion, although off-topic a bit to the subject.

I think it's the former. The easy accessibility of it was the main driving factor on why it has tremendous growth year by year, it's not really news to us considering we've seen social media is fed with these already and we can really see the trend. I do hope people will exercise limitations as it will really ruin their lives if won't gamble responsibly.

Is fine if you think you are hiding every one can not be like me because I don't give a fuck about what anyone will say provided that an not going against any law or doing anything illegal, gambling is not a crime in my area, is my money so i can decide to do whatever I want with it, there are those where care so much about what people may say even when what they are doing is not against the law. Online gambling are growing mostly because of the convenience it provides.

Online casinos got more customers during COVID-19. There were lockdowns and gamblers needed to satisfy the urge to bet. That period led to the establishment of many online casinos to serve the growing market. Easy access generally contributed to the growth of online gambling since the location that was a barrier was removed by easy access through electronic devices.

Living in a society where gambling is frowned upon by some religious groups, online gambling has become essential. The privacy that online gambling has led more people who are scared of religious or cultural bias against gambling to have access to gambling.

Advertising plays a huge role in why online gambling is spreading so fast today everywhere you look you see flashy banners, influencers, or celebrities promoting casinos showing fake wins and promising quick success that kind of constant exposure makes gambling look harmless and even glamorous but it’s all psychological manipulation designed to pull people in especially the young ones who are easily influenced by what they see online. Crypto has made this even easier since many casinos now operate without borders anyone with internet access and a crypto wallet can gamble without age verification or restrictions before, physical casinos were limited to certain places and people had to make an effort to go there but now with a few clicks everything is accessible the convenience makes it more dangerous.

The problem is also how people’s boredom and need for excitement are exploited when someone spends long hours online they eventually crave that quick dopamine rush and gambling ads are perfectly timed to feed that urge it becomes a repeating loop where people keep chasing that first “win feeling” which is what creates addiction. The only real countermeasure is awareness and education families need to openly discuss the risks especially with younger people governments can tighten ad regulations but since many gambling platforms operate internationally it’s hard to control at the root level the most effective defense still lies in teaching people about self control and how these ads manipulate their emotions if society fails to do that the addiction problem will only keep growing.

In my opinion, the growing popularity of online gambling is due to the fact that digitalization is a general trend affecting all forms of human activity. Today, people work remotely, order food delivery, and entertain themselves by watching TV shows on their laptops (I do this myself).

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This is a general trend. Is it surprising that people now prefer online gambling? In my opinion, people are spending less time outdoors and interacting with people offline. Therefore, offline casinos have become much less popular. In fact, in some countries, they are completely banned.

At the same time, banning citizens from playing in offline casinos is much easier than restricting online gaming. It is much easier to circumvent any government restrictions in online casinos.

At the same time, in my opinion, we are effectively entering the era of technological singularity. People feel very insecure because they feel like time has sped up.  In fact, time hasn't sped up... It's just that all technological and social processes are happening much faster than before.

At the same time, people are experiencing enormous stress and discomfort. Gambling significantly reduces this stress and discomfort. That's why people play online. It's very simple...

Yes, that is the reason for the development of online gambling because it is more practical and makes the privacy of gamblers safer, but on the other hand, Covid 19 which occurred several years earlier was also a factor in the increase in gambling fans who switched to online gambling because at that time quarantine was enforced so that everyone was not allowed to leave the house and all entertainment venues at that time were also closed which made everyone bored at home because they could not do activities outside the home so that many people or gamblers tried to switch to online gambling with the aim of making online gambling a place of entertainment.

IMO, people gamble online because of privacy and it's accessible. The convenience of playing anytime, anywhere is really ideal for gamblers who don't want the idea of playing at land based casino and expose themselves. Moreover, there are plenty of online casinos to choose from thus it's not hard to find a casino that best suits you.

I have been in this forum for sometimes now that I do see new casino on gambling board and half of them are not even doing marketing and signature campaigns, I see new set every week. It's simply because they are looking for customers and existing players to test their service but the signature ones seems to always get my attention. What I can say is common among them is that we have more crypto casinos now than ever, we used to have normal bank deposit but we have more crypto casinos in large numbers now.

Another thing that also contributed to this is the Bitcoin market, ever since that's when I experienced this influx of new casino and probably we will have more in the future. There should be money in casino business than some of us might really see them. If a business isn't booming I don't think we are going to really have large numbers of them and it's also a quick one, otherwise we may see them but the numbers will not be as large as they are in this forum and outside the forum.

It really depends on where you think it's growing because it's a changing dynamic in every country around the world. Take India for example, that has just effectively banned fantasy sports which was delving into the realms of betting and allowed so much sponsorship money to flow around in things like cricket. Contrasted with America which seems like every single state is competing to deregulate and draw in gambling companies with friendly policies, as the US consumer is allowed to do more online betting than ever before.

Same answer just like many others in here, it is more accessible and also a easier way to hide your gambling activities, no one knows that I am a gambler too, they can never look at me as a gambler because I don't appear like other gamblers in my country.

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It is normal to spot a gambler here because they always look somehow, untidy and dirty, some even believe that gamblers are red flag women won't want to date them because the gamblers posses risks on the women's life, no peace of mind and possible loss of home due to addiction.

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Located gambling houses have revealed alot, even too much, there is no secret at all, if you are a gambler who visits a casino nearby everyone must have marked you because it is like a brand here, you are nothing but a useless person to the public eye.

I think it's really growing because most people that love gambling because they have that slight chance of winning many times and wouldn't want people to notice them the online gambling is very ohk for them because it's just you and your mobile
If we look at it critical we can be able to say that online gambling is definitely growing as we know that it will be so hard for a gambler to waste his or her time to go to the gambling joint just to gamble when you can sit at the comfort of your space to do that. But we can also tell that most persons still want to go to a casino shop, because there it definitely looks fun and entertaining as many persons are there.

Both reasons, at this stage when sports betting is already popular, no reason to hide the act, except for underage or players who's belief is against gambling.

Accessibility is a big cause for fast growing adoption in online gambling. I prefer gambling at my comfort, only possible when the platform is easily accessible and convenient, a key difference between online and land based casinos.

Online gambling can be kept hidden very easily and it is very easy to access. For this reason, online gambling is spreading very quickly. When you access a physical casino, you have to face many restrictions, but in online gambling, you can gamble in disguise. Where legal documents are not required. Although there are some restrictions on gambling sites due to licenses according to the laws of different countries. But still, online gambling is much easier to access than physical casino houses and you can gamble from any place at any time, which is also a big advantage. So online gambling is spreading very quickly and people are using it.

Most people are shy and lazy, with the presence of Crypto casinos that operate online, it can make it easier for users to access, apart from being fast and without having to go to an ATM or bank, this will make online casinos develop rapidly.

There are many other reasons why online casinos develop and progress quickly with the variety of games provided and bets The complete range of sports and the best bonuses they provide is one reason why online casinos are the choice of the general public at large.

Both easy accessibility and privacy is the reason for the growth being experienced by online gambling, aside any other thing, some persons are very secretive, they don't like anyone getting to know what they do aside their Normal daily work, any other activities they do, they like us being kept secrete and thats their life style, some gamblers are like this, they prefer gambling online and doing their thing without anyone knowing, the reason why we will continue seeing new online is that, casinos understands what you just said, theu know that some people will want to try gambling from any side without going outside their comfortable zone and the only way to get them in is by making it accessible and convenient for them.

I think online betting is growing fast because it is accessible, you can bet from your comfort soon without stepping out and nobody will know that is what you do and secondly for security reason , when you win at a betting shop the news maybe all over the place which may even in danger your life , but when you have the app all you need is predict your games play quietly and win quietly except u told people yourself nobody will know you do win some mega odd , and families won’t see you as irresponsible human because you are always going to betting shop to check your game and mingle with different kind of human .  So that is the advantage of having a betting app in our mobile phones .

Gambling is growing because of both reasons; it is both accessible and easy to hide. Let us talk about the issue of women's involvement in gambling.

If we take a look at the society now, you would see that we now have more female gamblers who gamble quietly without fear of being stigmatised. In my country especially, females who gamble are looked at in different way like they are irresponsible and not fit to be wives or mothers. Now with the introduction of online gambling, that fear is no longer there.

People who live in countries or regions where gambling is prohibited are not left out on this; they can now gamble with ease and without fear as long as they will be extra careful not to spill.

Yep, this can be the reason why online gambling growing fast lately. With current mobile phone technolgy and features, online gambling more easy to access it from mobile. Since almost every one have one phone even just a kid under 10 yo, now also have a smartphone on hand. As for hiding, I think almost under 17 yo gambler hiding to gambling from their parent with online casino. Playing slots, just like a traditional game, if their parent not a gambler, i believe their parent thinking his son/daughter just playing a game not a gamble.

Of course, it's so obvious that I don't even know why you're asking. The same thing happens with porn. When you could only watch it at the cinema, there were hardly any users. When you could rent it at the video store, the number of users went up. And when you had easy access from your mobile phone, the number of users skyrocketed. Well, it's the same with gambling.

All of the above. People use platforms for different reasons, so there’s no specific way to label one out of all the factors that contribute to the growth of casinos as the only thing that made it grow.

There are people who left physical gambling centers to online not because they want to hide their gambling habits or keep it a secret from people around them but simply because the need something that’s easier to access without having to leave their place of rest.

While there are some people who started using online casinos because they want to keep it a secret from those around them, and if they should use physical casino there is a good chance that they’ll be discovered and probably be scolded thus their reason for turning to an online casino.

It is accessible to anyone at 24/7 and also someone doesn't need to make any effort to hide their gambling habit from anyone, so these both are contributing to the gambling adoption over the last few years. This just shows that people always wanted to gamble for whatever reason but they didn't because it is kind of rich person's entertainment. Now the minimum amount to bet is affordable for anyone so they can expereince how it will be when they gamble which is fine.

I also sees it the same way, both the two are part of the main reason why some people prefer online gambling, it is easy to hide and at the same time it is easily accessible. And that's not the only reason why, online gambling promote safe and secure gambling and it prevents both family conflict and public crisis between the gamblers, because so far as the gamblers doesn't see each other face to face, there's no way the gambler who loses his funds will find a way to challenge the winner and it will not in any way result in any damage due to fighting each other or causing each other any harm. Online gamblers can gamble wherever they are, whether at home, or anywhere without going to the casino, and it eventually eliminate the burden of cost of transportations and so on.

At first, I believe everyone wants comfort and peace of mind and it appears that online casinos gives these things mentioned even though winning is not guarantee but at least they are comfortable where  they are gambling and no one is disturbing or making noise and sometimes these are factors that also affects our ability to select or predict, noise is a distraction and it is very impossible to see a gambling hall that is quiet and yes some may not want people to know they are gamblers so they will prefer to gamble online, I don't like going to gambling hall  because it was not healthy for me.

Yes, accessibility is the primary draw for people, which explains the success of online casinos. This is highly verifiable and comparable to everything else, such as streaming services and online shopping, all from the comfort of home. It's not because people dislike physical casinos or fear being watched; it's a matter of convenience. Nowadays, leaving the house feels more like a hobby or doing something different than a necessity, as it did a couple of decades ago. And it seems this trend will continue to expand.

Online gambling is growing rapidly mainly because of how easy it has become to access with just a mobile phone and internet connection you can literally gamble from anywhere without needing to dress up go out or interact with anyone this level of convenience is what attracts most people especially those who want to relax quietly after a long day or don’t want to deal with the noisy environment of a physical casino.

Another major reason for the growth is privacy many people gamble online because they don’t want family friends or coworkers to know about it it’s much easier to hide a gambling habit when it’s done through an app on your phone than when you’re walking into a casino where you might be seen by someone you know this sense of anonymity makes online gambling appealing but also dangerous since people can lose control without anyone noticing until it’s too late. For beginners too it feels less intimidating they can learn at their own pace without the pressure of being around experienced players or worrying about making mistakes in public that’s why many first time gamblers start online before ever setting foot in a real casino.

Privacy has nothing to do with it. Years ago, casino mobile interfaces weren’t good. I remember 10 15 years ago, most people were gambling on desktop computers. Now they even have their own apps and everyone has a phone.

The real reason online casinos have grown is the global economy getting worse. After the pandemic and rising inflation, many people are trying to make money the easy way.

Online gambling is growing mostly because it’s accessible, people can bet from home, compare odds quickly, and avoid the pressure of physical venues. The “easier to hide” part plays a role for some users, but regulated sites still require KYC and tracking, so it’s not as invisible as people think.

A practical tip: always check deposit/withdrawal limits and KYC rules before playing so nothing surprises you later.

Do you think the growth is more about convenience or about avoiding social judgement?

It is both.
Since we area talking about a service which can be accessed on a phone, then it means pretty much anyone can gamble if the have access to internet and a good enough smartphone. They fact people can lock their phones and hide the content in it from their family and friends, it means their gambling activities are even easier than conceal than it would have in prior eras, where internet did not exist and land based casinos had the monopoly of the market.

It is a combination of cultural coincidences which have pushed the number of active gamblers upwards with every passing year, and it does not seems to be any signal the trend will deaccelerate in the foreseeable future, as more children and teen are born in an era where they become technological savvy from a very young age, then the number of potential gamblers will just continue to increase in the coming decades.

Online gambling seems to be a market which have come to stay, even if the governments of the most important countries in the world try to restrain people from accessing to it, it will not be effective to stop its growth.

Even a young guy can be affected by Gambling epidemic just because he has an Android or Iphone. It's all due to the how easy it is to gamble these days. We saw the ads about gamble in almost everywhere. Even an influencer was also adding gambling watermark on any of his post in the social media these days.
If you have a smartphone, it needs only minutes just to access it by seeing the adds about gambling site on internet. So, access is the main factor why it gets massive. Yeah everyone, young and old, men or ledies. They're all familiar with gambling due to how easy to access it.

Privacy could still be one reason why people are going into online casinos rather than land base. The can play at home without bothering to go out. I haven't had that experience to gamble in desktop before, as prior to gambling, I mostly played on big land base casinos.


Maybe, but it's worse for some as we can't make easy money in gambling because of the risk. Maybe the pandemic brought out more investors to create online casino as they know that people wanted to do something out of boredom because of the pandemic.

We cannot deny the fact that gambling is fast-growing these days, not even after the introduction of crypto gambling and many platforms accepting it. This makes it more convenient for crypto users to also gamble, the freedom to use the gambling platforms is also another advantage, because people who gamble don't even mind giving their KYC to gamble.

I think online gambling is growing because it is more a accessible than it is easy to hide, with just a mobile phone you can access gambling platforms from the comfort of your home, this has made gambling a lot easier to engage in and it's also one of the reasons why a lot of people are now getting addicted to it. It's so easy to lose money when all you have to do is click a button to fund your account.

Just recalling those days that you would have to trek some distance because you want place bets. You would still have to walk back to the physical gambling shop to check the results. The attendants will now inform you when you will come back to claim to wins and you would have to return again. Online casino made gambling not just accessible and private, it made it easy and stress-free. I concor that the reason for the growth of online gambling is it is easier to access.

The truth about this is that online gamble is increasing because it is easy to access at your own convince. Online gambling is not like a physical casino whereas you must leave your house before you can gamble. Through online gambling platforms you can stay at home or in the restroom and gamble without anyone knowing. Online gambling platforms provides more privacy than the land based casinos and that's another thing why it's increasing these days. One other thing is that you can easily make deposits and get a welcome bonus if you are using them for the first time, you can easily make deposits through crypto currency and you immediately receive your deposit on the platform without any delay.

I will choose both because I am a gambler that keeps my gambling activities secret from people. Online gambling has made it easy for me to gamble at my own convenience irrespective of where I am at that moment. Majority of people have andriod phone and internet connection giving them easy access to gambling.

Most definitely online gambling is growing because it's more accessible to the public, it has made betting stress free for alot of gamblers that tend to go to some local bet shops to place bets bit with online gambling they can achieve that at their own convenient and comfort. In another vein some person's tend to remain private with their gambling habits reasons they chose online gambling.

Now, from young to old people, people are getting addicted to gambling online. Since it is very easy to gamble online, everyone is gradually getting addicted to online gambling. Those who start gambling at a young age, at one stage, borrow money from friends and relatives and start gambling, and at one stage, they have to live a very bad life.

The accessibility in gambling is not only responsible for the adoption of gambling but also for the establishment of different games that has been making people gamble everytime they are less busy. This has made people to continue to gamble with different currencies including crypto also. Cryptocurrency has made gambling to be popular and you don't have to wait for too long before your transaction is confirmed. Using fiat to deposit on casino can take time for international users trying to use their currencies to make deposit.

I don't think the second reason you gave is primarily due to the online casino industry, what I primarily think is that the biggest reason behind the growth of the online gambling industry is its easy accessibility.
For example, if we talk about physical casinos, a gambler has to be physically present there to gamble there and at the same time, a user has to pay extra charges to play in a physical casino, and in that case, he has to bear the transport costs. If you consider all these aspects, you will see that earlier not all people could gamble despite their desire, but now this source of entertainment is online based like other sectors, it has become easy for everyone, although it is negative, still I think this industry is growing so much because of this internet or online based.

This is largely due to marketing and the ease of betting. Everyone wants extra money, and these platforms were presented as a way to earn something from the predictions we were already making for free. So, in my view, these are the main reasons why there are so many betting sites and so many people betting.

for me online gambling grew a lot this past year because it is so easy now as long as I have a phone and data or WiFi I can already play anytime anywhere no need to travel or dress up and the apps are designed so I can jump in quickly even if I am a beginner but for the hiding factor some people do not want their family or friends to see them entering a casino or betting. Online I can gamble quietly and no one will know unless I tell them that is why some first-timers prefer it they feel safer trying it alone.

The growth is certainly due to easy accessibility; you can bet anywhere and at any time of day. In my country, I believe the increase in online betting is also due to television advertising, especially during football matches, the most popular sport here…

Definitely easier to access, but it's not that easy to hide, though. You could easily check it on your phone. If your spouse could check it, maybe you could still get caught. Why would you even think of hiding it anyway? That means you are going over the limit and possibly harming yourself. You know it, but you can't really stop yourself. That should be an indicator to check yourself.

Aside this two reasons there are other reasons while gambler like gambling online. One thing is privacy, there is this feeling that comes with gambling online. There won't be unnecessary attention like everyone knowing that this person is a gambler.Also no one will know how often you do gamble and also how much we lose . In terms of huge winnings no one will know apart from the gambler himself Online gambling offers gambler freedom that no casino do offer then.

I think the growth of online gambling lately, is tied to so many things, and AFAIK, flexibility and easy access, are two key importance that has contributed to its growth. This modern day of Internet and social platforms, a lot of persons consume more products, or uses a particular service often than is easily accessible. Let's just say, online gambling makes people's gambling lifestyle a bit easier. Rather than Trekking down to a casino or a betting shop, you can just do it on your device, and at anytime.

So, the idea of accessibility has really contributed to the growth of online gambling. And of course, it also makes one's gambling lifestyle private.

The 3 points mentioned are valid, and yes, one of the things that drives online gambling to grow rapidly is the ease of access, and offers anonymity, for gamblers who do not want to show their activities, online casinos provide that privilege, and secondly, only a few countries have physical casinos, so the arrival of online casinos can reach people who cannot access physical casinos and the thing that really drives it is that the advertising they do is really successful.

Why it must be this or that when it could be both of them?

Two advantages you mentioned above are the reason why people choose to gamble on online casinos, they can gamble in anywhere and people won't know if they're a gambler as long as they can protect their privacy.

All of the reasons you have mentioned could be why some persons do gambling online over the regular land based casinos,  in other case, it could be for the comfort ad flexibility it does avails them and the fact that they will not have to be seen in public doing something the general public does have a biase for, not everyone sees and understands gambling as an activity that can be done for fun or probably just for the money, dues to what they have seen about some gamblers, most persons just have the motive about gambling to be something irresponsible people do and so whenever they find u in public places doing same, you may be tagged as irresponsible.

For the sake of family and not to allow for some avoidable unrest in the family, some gamblers may want to hid their gambling activities so that their partners will not at any point see them as been irresponsible or reckless with funds that may have been used for the family. There are many other reasons mumost persons too are beginning to shift to the online casinos.

This could also be because most people in front of a screen, or rather, behind a screen, perhaps say things that they would not say in real life. In fact this right here is one of the most complicated issues when it comes to hateful comments made by haters. This happens because, precisely, behind the screen they feel safe, so you're probably right.

Yes i think the answer should be both cause online gambling have helped ensured privacy and most gamblers don't have to go to a gambling shop or casino to gamble when they can do I at their comfort zone with a device connected to the Internet and that's the more reason why it's fast growing cause those whose religion doesn't permit them can secretly do it without getting caught, even women who used to be scared of being caught booking games in a betshop can now do it privately online.

Both are true. Online gambling is growing rapidly because it's easily accessible anywhere and easier to hide especially in countries where gambling is still prohibited like my own.

Offline gambling is very dangerous in my country. Even if it exists it must be done secretly because if caught, you'll be arrested for breaking the law. So the existence of online gambling makes it easier for many people to gamble without fear of arrest and so on.

On the other hand, online gambling does have many advantages over offline gambling. Online gambling eliminates the hassle of going to a casino you can gamble at home and have the privacy of your own home, unlike going to a casino where privacy is lacking.

Both,  since online gambling can be accessed through mobile phones, it is easier for individual to access.  They do not have to move from one place to another just to gamble.  While it is easier to access, it is also easy to hide, one just have to close their phone then boom, they won't be recognized to be engaging in gambling.  So online gambling is fit for people who do not want their spouses or partner to see  them engaging in gambling but for sure if the person is in a losing streak, their financial statement won't hide them  ;D.

Bruh, TBH online gambling has blown up so fast…. The accessibility part is crazy, literally everyone has a phone now, so the barrier to entry is basically zero…
You do not need to dress up, go anywhere, or even make it a big deal. You can just open an app and start playing in seconds.. That alone already pulls a lot of people in…

Easy access and private usage comes as sisters. Gamers go to online casinos in the mid night when everyone is at sleep, the privacy is there, who would peep through the screen at an ungodly hour to see the activities of a gamer. Online gambling is only accepted for fitting into the gamers desire. 20 years ago gamers have been evolving through video games, having casinos on same mobile where they played computer games is a welcomed development that wouldn't be neglected.

Of course, all this is because it is easy to access, there is no better reason that can be said to say that in the development of the online gambling industry, if it is not easy to access who wants it?, another reason is an additional reason why many people come to online casinos.
my friends come to play because they can use online casinos anywhere and anytime, it is clear that online casinos are easy to access.

It grows for a lot of reasons, easy accessible is also one good reason, convenient follows the reasons because let's say our daily work requires us to go to the office by leaving our houses in coming back on the evening and later happened that you are giving an option to choose whether to continue working under the condition of the physical work or doing the work online at your home with ease and a very limited time to spend while working, this is example of the reasons why online grow this much because of this factors, but offline cannot give it neither would it give all the kind of games we have online. For the rest of the reasons it gives only important to those who saw unique thing it can do for them, those who hides activities from people see a good important to use it only.

The only key point for online casinos to grow is that it can be accessed very easily. And here you can deposit and withdraw money instantly. And the fact that gambling can be kept hidden is also a big reason for online casinos to grow rapidly. And where online casinos are accepting crypto payments and in case of withdrawal, money is being received very quickly through crypto, which keeps a user safe in many ways. Gamblers can gamble here at any time without any hassle 7/24 and any casino site in the world can be used from anywhere and because of these things, online casinos are growing at a very fast pace.

Online gambling is really easy to access where gambling can be done very easily, only a mobile phone and MB are required. Moreover, another reason why people prefer online gambling is that they can gamble safely and secretly from friends, family, and society, which is why people now prefer online gambling and can participate in gambling whenever they want. People do not like gambling in physical gambling houses anymore because when you go to gamble physically, you have to face various problems, especially from society and family. Moreover, gambling physically is much more risky. There are various facilities available in online gambling, and due to these facilities, people are increasingly leaning towards online gambling.

Obviously, Yes! These are all valid pointers as to why online gambling has been constantly growing. But the main reason should be that it is very convenient that you can deposit, play, and withdraw anytime, anywhere.
Some religious folks can also hide their gambling vices because it is obviously unethical for them to engage in gambling. Some people are also shy about showing themselves at a physical casino, and some are just too tired to visit. So, that makes the online casino very favourable for the majority of gamblers and first time gamblers.
 

Technological development and growth give ways to us to make some quick access to things that support us to feel excited, such as gambling, and for that reason I will say that Mobile Internet device like mobile phone have increased the rate of gambling in the society we can't deny that fact.

There are situations where gamblers may wish to hide their gambling hobby from family and friends, but I don't think it applies to most cases. Vast majority of gamblers go for online betting due to the accessibility factor. It's much convenient, since they can gamble from anywhere, at anytime, so naturally it's going to be the main reasons why they are engaged with this activity.

At same time, it's quite obvious at some point there will be family members and friends around while they are gambling, so to hide it from everyone doesn't seem the objective of most gamblers. Actually, to attend to physical betting shops would be the most common alternative for gamblers who want to hide their habits.

The main factor behind the growth of online gambling is its ease of access, allowing players to play online anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, transactions are easy, and online casinos offer bonuses that are very different from land-based casinos. There's no other reason, and the number of online casino users continues to grow.

I think even though both contribute in the cause, but the first reason is probably the one that made online gambling so famous. It all started, or I should say it took a boost during the pandemic when Covid-19 had hit the world, and people were quarantined at their homes and all public places were closed. That was the time when most things were being done online; classes, shopping, meetings, jobs, and entertainment as well, and gambling falls under the entertainment category.

People who were into gambling started looking for ways they can use to gamble when they couldn't go to land-based casinos and gambling houses, so they discovered online gambling, and at that time, the online gambling industry took a boost. I once looked at the figures, and I think that period had the biggest spike in the most online gambling players during a two-year period or something.

So, it's true that easy accessibility has made online gambling very famous.

Yeah, you are right, online gambling is growing day by day, and we see almost new sites launching in the gambling world every day. This proves that people are using online gambling more than land based options. The reason is clear, it can be accessible to everyone and from everywhere. They can operate it anonymously, taking care of their privacy. You just enter the site and place a bet without any hesitation, you do not need any experience. In land based casinos, only those who are near can go, but online casinos target a larger mass, so definitely, they will grow more than land based ones.

Both reasons you mentioned are probably the top reasons on why online gambling is becoming more famous hence its steady growth. The ease at which anyone can access it at the comfort of your home or wherever is likely the top the reason why people prefer to gamble online. With your internet connected device, you can place bets wherever and whenever. No long drive to the casino anymore.
Also, the need to keep away from prying eyes also helps in swaying people towards going online to gamble. For whatever reasons, some people choose to keep their gambling activities a secret. Online gambling has easily helped with that. With online gambling, you can gamble anonymously from your couch without anyone being the wiser.

I feel that it is easier to access than to hide it because what happens nowadays is that even though we try to hide our gambling, when we meet fellow gamblers, we will know the characteristics that they are also gamblers like us so I think it is easier to access is a reason that is quite acceptable for now.

Gambling can now be accessed by anyone including young children in their teens and even parents who are entering their retirement age can access this easily and quickly so that by looking at this condition players who are not accustomed to gambling can be tempted to do so because it is very easy to access gambling today, as long as there is internet and adequate gadgets, it can be done anywhere and anytime.

Online gambling has increased for both reasons, people hiding from others knowing they gamble and also for privacy sake and then others because there will be no much need to move around going to gamble instead they can do it from there comfort zones. Ordinarily there is no way online gambling will emerge as a result of one reason, there must be several other reasons which are not mentioned here that lead to its increase and today wey know how much internet place part in our lives so it's increased is linked to many other things.

Accessibility and the privilege of hiding are significant reason for the growth of online gambling/casinos. There are other reason that is wonderfully contributing to the growth and expansion of online gambling but at the top of the list is accessibility, mobility, acceptance of multiple payment methods and the possibility to hide and gamble without noticed by people that will be against their gambling habit.

These are one of the main reasons, and it is very true that the biggest reason behind the popularity of online gambling is its ease of access. Especially the convenience of being able to play at any time attracts most gamblers to it. In the case of physical casinos, many times one may have to face many types of suffering, which is a natural problem of physical casinos. But online casinos are convenient in all aspects, so their number is increasing day by day.

I can only speak based on the little observations I've made of recent gamblers. Around me, the new gamblers I've seen have made their way into gambling because of live conditions. The feeling of making some extra bucks pushes them into gambling. Another reason is the game. If they love sports or video games. After a firsthand experience, they may choose to keep on gambling.

I think online gambling is increasing because it's more accessible and also it's easier to hide just like you have said especially from critics that feel like gambling is the worst sin ever, but personally I gamble mostly online because it is more accessible and I can gamble at the comfort of my home and I go out to gamble in a gambling center just to hang out with friends so i don't care about anyone seeing me as a gambler. People prefer online gambling these days also because it gives you privacy and security and I have also noticed that even underage people that aren't supposed to gamble most of them have gambling apps in their phones because it is very easy to provide a fake age just to gain access even if the gambling site is rated 18 hence one of the reasons for the increase in online gambling.

Yeah, I think this reasons you just gave here can also contribute to that. In my opinion I think the reason why online gambling is growing overtime is due to the fact that it reduces stress because I could remember those days when parent's will book games and then ask any of his son that's one that is matured to go bet the game, and most times it could be when its sunny. Back then I used to see it as stress whenever I see parents sending their son in such errands. But now that we are exposed to online gambling I think a lot of things has changed as parents don't longer send their children in such errands everything is now modernized.

I beg to disagree on this. There’s other way that you can use as stress reliever instead of gambling. You will just make your life complicated if you will use gambling for this purposes because it contains high risk.

Your opinion is only valid if your way of relieving stress is by taking risk. Gambling is a good source of entertainment but not a way to remove your stress because it might give more stress if you lose money in the process.

One of the biggest motivations behind the shift to virtual betting is how a game can be initiated easily, the only thing needed is to open a mobile application, which is as simple as it is comfortable to players who would not want anyone to know about their activities. Online platforms also offer privacy, which is an important motivator. The issue is that in addition to this convenience, the increase in virtual betting could also be preconditioned by the fact that no identity cheque, particularly no age verification, is strict, and it could be this fact contributing considerably to the possibility of widespread, borderless participation.

Because of these two factors: easy access and privacy, they make it easy for someone to gamble anywhere and anytime without anyone knowing. This also means that even if you're in a country where gambling is prohibited, you can still gamble.

As we know, we're now in the digital age, where all information can be found online. When someone discovers online gambling, they'll share it with others, especially their friends, and so on. This is how gambling became as popular as it is today. However, many people fall victim to the downfall, not because of gambling, but because they mishandle it.

Everyone today has a mobile phone, both the young and even the older folks and due to that it has made gambling much more accessible And one thing about Mobile phone is that once someone knows about something he can easily post it on the Internet or even send it to his friend and this is why gambling is even gain more and more wider audience, infact most applications like our bank apps even advertise gambling websites all of this is what makess gambling easily accessible and popular among folks.....And yeah, this easy accessibility is what is leading to the growth and expansion of gambling...... You basically don't have to move an inch from your place of comfort or even pay any form of transportation, all you need is a mobile phone with a internet connection and you are all good to go..

I see that you don't go through the text properly that is why you're trying to dispute on what I said, well for your information I didn't said anything regarding gambling as a way to relief stress I'm replying to the topic that says is online gambling growing because it's accessible or it's easier to hide? which  I also gave my opinion. I will advice you go through my text again before you will disagree, But I still want to tell you that I didn't say anything concerning gambling as a means of reducing stress just so you know.

There are many reasons. One of them is that everything is moving online. Friends used to be in the courtyard of a building, now they're online (and people never even see each other). Intensifying your life is also important – you don't have a couple of hours to travel to a brick-and-mortar casino, but you always have 15 minutes to have fun on your smartphone. The entry threshold is also important – online, it's minimal. And so on.

I will say both options are the major reasons why gamblers patronise the online casinos. They cherish their privacy, and it is also very easy to access, just as you have said here. It is normal that people would like to quickly access platforms that are very close to them, as long as they have their phone and internet. People just like their privacy so that nobody would have the idea of what they can do, rather than going to the land casino centers and begin to see people they never want to see, they would stay indoors with their phone connected to the internet, they play their games; they can make a deposit and and also withdraw their wins so what is the point going out to the house casino.

This sentiment of easy accessibility and safety of anonymity has rendered the gambling game in the virtual world virtually impossible to be prevented, even with the state policies. The popularity of its exchange of information on betting sites amongst its acquaintances is promoted by the digital hype. The losses that result are usually the resultant effect of the inability of individuals to establish and to sustain healthy boundaries in regards to gambling and not actually an inability of the gambling.

Gamblers choose online gambling due to the advanced level of internet benefits, accessibility is certain secondly land base casino might be too revealing for someone who don’t want anyone to know anything about their gambling lifestyle might not want to visit land base. Despite the fact online gambling feels more relaxed, not everyone can focus in the midst of gamblers while gambling rather they feel comfortable at home more although both land base and online casino gets same benefits likewise others preferring land base casino.

I already bolded the part that you seem missed on your post. Reducing and relieving has same meaning if you will relate it to stress which is the point of your statement.

Maybe can you elaborate further how it’s different? Do you have any experience on gambling that makes you reduce your stress?

Because there’s a lot of topic already on the gambling discussion board about stress on gambling.

Online casinos managed to scale their businesses. In the past, people had to go to a physical casino to place bets. Nowadays they have managed to bring in many more people who had never gambled before, allowing them to play and capturing much more money. It was a business revolution for this type of sector. And they are making money like never before. It’s great for them.

It is growing for both reasons but mainly for easy accessibility and security sake which now makes gamblers feels free and we'll secured in gambling form their comfort zone without anyone knowing their gambling, online gambling has really grown widely since you don't have to go to the casino before gambling for it is more easier and not noticeable by anyone, this easy accessibility has made a lot of persons that were not free and hiding from family members to gamble has made it more easier for lovers of gamble to participate without restrictions.

It is very obvious that online casinos are growing and it's pretty more convenient than physical casinos.Many gamblers prefer gambling online for the sake of privacy.There are lot of reasons why online casinos are growing rapidly in the gambling industry.Aside privacy and accessibility, many gamblers prefer gambling because of the variety of games option online casinos offers.And also online casinos have a unique way of marketing promotion,in terms of bonuses like free spins and loyalty programs.Personally,I prefer online casinos over physical casinos because of the privacy,and it can be accessed 24/7.

Anything that's easily accessible is bound to grow easily, especially when the activity involves the opportunity to make money, like gambling. Many people are naturally drawn to it, and online gambling is now incredibly popular in most countries.

Besides its easy access, online gambling is gaining popularity because it's a private activity, hidden from the public, even those closest to you. Therefore, the growth of gambling is driven by these two factors: easy access and easy concealment.

It has become a very influential sector, where before people had to physically go to a casino to gamble, but now they can do the whole thing from the comfort of their own beds, and that too with more excitement. This online gambling platform is the most successful, where gambling is completely prohibited by law, but everyone can gamble online with privacy. It is very convenient, enjoyable and can bring a lot of excitement, but everything like financial Management and gambling activity limits has to be controlled, then it is possible to enjoy it well.

Today, people are under even greater stress, with the news constantly full of negativity, nothing good to say, and the outlook often not very bright. Against this backdrop, the number of players at online casinos is increasing, as people want to distract themselves in some way, and some even want to improve their financial situation when they don't have enough money. The availability and popularity of mobile devices also contribute to the development of online gambling. If someone did not actively use apps on their smartphone before, they will start doing so over time. And so, people mainly play not because they want to hide from their families, but rather to hide from global problems. 

I would lean more towards the first option than the second because when they want to gamble independently I think it's a little difficult to accept considering that even though gambling is done online there are still quite a few gamblers who gamble together (in groups) even though they have different accounts but they do their gambling activities together.

I have several friends who gamble online just like I do, and we often gather to gamble together, even though our preferences in gambling differ some play the original games like crash and slots while I personally prefer sports betting. Given this situation it is not a strong reason why gambling is becoming increasingly prevalent. However if we focus on the ease of access, it could make it more likely to happen.

I guess both but I'm more drawn towards the "easy accessible" part. And to tell the trust it depends on the place. If the place or environment is suitable for growth then why not! Now being more specific, here in my place gambling is clearly illegal. But despite the rules and regulations, people still gambles here. You might be wondering how! Simply because (as I have seen), they (govt) are a little incapable in fully stopping it, or maybe they lack the technological infrastructures, I donno. My point is people can easily access these sites and there are no blocks or restrictions of any kind. I mean they can technically, maybe not all but block most of the well known gambling sites, right (country wide)? But I don't see any sites where I was needed VPN to access it. This is what opened the easier access door, and since there aren't that many restriction nor platforms trying hard to hide themselves, created the perfect place for growth. As a result, I see everyday folks using gambling sites.

Easy access is the reason why online gambling keeps growing exponentially, you can be in the comfort of your home and gamble with ease...not everyone likes to be seen gambling in a casino not that there's anything wrong with it but they juat prefer their privacy, modern gambling has made this a lot better and for the fact that people can gamble with Crypto currency makes it even more enjoyable for them

Yes the answer is as the title of this thread suggests: ease of access and privacy. That's why online gambling is so popular today even in countries where gambling is prohibited. With online casinos, you can still play. Another reason is that online casinos are affordable, meaning you can still play and try your luck with just $1, something you can't get at a brick-and-mortar casino, as it's impossible to bring just $1 to play.

I think both reasons actually contribute to why it keeps growing exponentially, I know people who were not comfortable going to physical casino shops to gamble but since the introduction of online casino they have been able to gamble secretly and hide their gambling acts. Well easy access plays the major role though because it allows us to access gambling at our own convenience, we play whenever we want to while enjoying many other benefits of online betting like bonuses and others. Online casinos have modernized gambling for us, they try to make gambling easier for us and more fun.

One of the reasons why online gambling is growing is that it has made gambling very easy, allowing people to gamble from the comfort of their homes without going out. Online gambling is fast for both deposits and withdrawals. It also makes gambling very private; no one can know about your gambling activity or whether you gamble or not. It is very safe compared to physical gambling; you don’t have to blame anyone for anything or for losses. In online gambling, there is nothing like arguments; it is just you and your device. The comfort of gambling at any time is the main reason why online gambling is becoming well-known.

You are actually right and that convenience is a huge part of why online gambling has exploded, but that same comfort is also what makes it riskier in some ways. When everything is just a tap away and no travel, no social pressure, no one watching, it becomes much easier to lose track of time, and money. The privacy that feels “safe” can actually remove the natural brakes that physical casinos provide. So yes, to me online gambling offers speed, privacy, and comfort, but those same advantages can quickly turn into traps if someone is not disciplined.

I think the answer is clear why online gambling is growing so well, even so rapidly: it's because it's easy to access.
Given that almost everyone now has their own gadget or mobile phone and other related features, such as a bank account or internet connection, casino owners have naturally capitalized on this by developing online gambling, making it accessible to anyone, even remotely.

With people naturally keeping up with technological developments, I believe they know how to gamble online, but the difference is that some do it the wrong way, while others do it the right way. Those who do it the wrong way, of course, become addicted, while those who do it the right way do it wisely without developing a wrong mindset about gambling, including their gambling behavior.

It is clear, this is not a question. There are countless studies that confirm this. The primary motivator for everything is accessibility. Do you think that it would be the same if you had to complete 100 steps each day when you log in to the gambling website? It would make it equally easy to hide as it does today, it would just be very annoying to access. Most people would stop playing, I guarantee it.

Only extreme addicts would be concerned with something like this or weaklings who in general care what other people think about them.

Generic statements like this are useless. If one thing is driving 99% of the effect, it is worthless to mention the other one even if it is true. It is not a driver.

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The ability to hide your gameplay is a consequence of online gambling, it is not the primary driver of it.

From the pandemic to this day, the growth of online gambling is noticeable.

And you're right, that because of how accessible it is, many are gambling easily because before the access isn't like this.

You don't see online casinos left and right before but now, you can see them almost everywhere and even in the banner ads and SEO, they are there to show.

Another thing is that, those who want to be anonymous and hide their gambling activities, they don't have to go to a physical casino to do it.

Online gambling has been available right from time, I have gambling website account for long time even before I went to the uni that I have finish for a a very long time. However, making was the repost. Let me tell you how we used to make deposit back then, if you don't have a bank account that time, the casino do allow deposit of airtime, we go and buy airtime scratch card and load it to the casino and you will see the money reflect on your account balance.

Today, crypto has made everything easy and fintech bank can now process Bank Transactions in Real time. I remember one day that I have to visit the bank to complain about my deposits to casino that was hanging for no reason, such things are not happening today because of these fintech companies. Alot has improved and now we have more numbers of casino that we have back then. Alot of market competition for different companies.

Imo, the number of people using online betting platforms like these crypto casinos and sportsbook are doing it just to hide their gambling activities from their family. For sure, people do it but majority just use them because of their convenience. It's the same way the world has slowly moved from tedious manual level to light manual labor plus machine usage.

My first gambling experience was by going to a sportsbook/betting shop. You don't know how tiring it was to get the booking codes for all matches before getting games played. On UCL nights, there are queues to get your bets registered. Now, it doesn't matter where you are, you can easily make those bets.

I think I will go with accessibility cos I think no one will like to walk a mile to achieve what he would achieve In just few steps. Most online apps are very user friendly; their user Interface, very comprehensive to use and doesn't really need to take a beginner to be able to navigate round the gambling app or site.

Furthermore, online gambling gives you full control of your betting Privacy, no third party,just you and your app, also it gives access to monitor your bets in real-time, options to cash outs both Auto and manually, hands-on statistics,funds withdrawn directly to bank accounts and many more. Enough reason for online gambling to grow...

When you are in business, you treat the business differently. The target is always to meet up with the rising demand of customers since we are in a digital era where mobile phones and the internet are more common than every other thing. Giving them that which could have taken them out from their home to be experienced while in their own comfort zone is how online casinos used style to dominate and buy us over.

Exactly. Since we can access online gambling anywhere, people prefer to gamble in online casinos. Sure, almost everyone has smartphone, gadget, or laptop/computer. They can easily gamble whenever and wherever they want. Online gambling is really helpful for the people who have no time to go to physical casinos. And the people who want to keep their privacy in gambling. People can gamble from their home, no one realizes the gambling activities in this way.

Both in physical gambling and online gambling, there are people who do it in the wrong way. Mostly, the people who get addicted because they have no limitation in their gambling habit. If they have the limits on their money allocation and the time to spend, I'm sure they will be safe from addiction. Also, it is related to the mentality. Everyone who can't deal with their emotion, they are easily addicted due to gambling in an excessive way (chasing the losses).

It's actually both if you come to think of it.

The purpose of online gambling is to provide convenience and easier accessibility which eliminates the need for the person to visit land-based casinos. Given that most people have a mobile phone or a PC at home, online gambling gave these players the opportunity to play at anywhere and anytime depending to their liking.


This is also correct. If you want privacy, then online gambling would be the best and suitable platform for you to choose. Since you can gamble anywhere, you can avoid people by just playing on your mobile phone.

You said it all. It was indeed a very smart innovation by the casinos, not everyone likes the idea of having to leave their house every single time just to go experience gambling, and this has actually made some gamblers back then to withdraw from the casino, not because they got tired of gambling but because of the stress and hassle associated with leaving their houses to a land based casino. But gambling has now evolved and made things even better.

I would say both, online gambling is growing because it's majorly accessible from any where in the world, and for the easier to hide part, that is only a valid reason too for someone who might have reasons to be playing/gambling secretly, but for someone like myself, I would say "convenient", that is, online gambling is growing because it's accessible and very convenient for me..

I mean, imagine traveling to a place for the first time, you don't know any where, you don't know where a physical casino is located and you are a shy person who don't like approaching people to find out information from them, all that you need at that point is simply your mobile phone and an internet connection, and then some money online and you are good to go, you won't have to leave the comfort of your home or where ever you are staying.
Or maybe you are inside a bus and you feel like placing some bets, you can easily do it without even waiting to get down from the bus, this is how convenient online casinos have made gambling become.

The ease of concealing my gambling activity is a major factor for me, and anonymity allows me to gamble without anyone knowing except certain people, like friends who share my interests. Since I have a family, I don't want them to know, and my wife is very religious, and I respect her deeply. So, online gambling allows me to gamble discreetly without their knowledge, especially on weekends after a busy Monday-Friday workday. Weekends are a great time for me to gamble for fun after the stress of work.
And with easy access, I can gamble discreetly anytime and anywhere, and I think these two factors are what attract many people to online gambling. The ease of access and the ability to use it discreetly for those who want it.

It can also be said that there are many reasons, but the most prominent one is indeed the development of the internet, because every human being will inevitably follow this development, and it is human nature to balance oneself and the circumstances that arise.
And what you mentioned about maintaining their gambling lifestyle makes sense too, because not everyone wants their habits to be public knowledge, and this applies not only to gambling but also to other things outside of gambling. For example, someone living in a country where gambling is legal and there are land-based casinos operating, even though they can gamble online, they choose land-based casinos. Behind that, there must be certain reasons, such as the different atmosphere from online casinos.

Online gambling has become the choice for many people because the internet made everything easier and more private with just a phone or laptop you can play anytime anywhere without worrying about being seen or judged unlike land based casinos where your presence is visible to everyone for those who want to keep their gambling habits personal online gambling gives that comfort and anonymity.

The internet has also created convenience people don’t have to travel or dress up they can relax at home and gamble in their own space that comfort is a big part of why online platforms are growing so fast but the feeling between both isn’t the same some gamblers still prefer the atmosphere of land based casinos because they like the noise the lights and the social energy that comes with being physically there. In a way both forms serve different kinds of gamblers those who value privacy and ease go for online casinos while those who crave excitement and interaction still visit land based ones at the end it’s about what kind of experience each person wants online gambling fits the digital age perfectly because it gives freedom control and comfort in one place while still offering the same risks and rewards as traditional casinos.

That is because people can use the Internet easily and have access from many places. They can browse while they have time and coincidentally, they know about gambling. So they try to use it out of curiosity. Slowly, it is becoming a new trend where people visit online casinos to playing gambling.

But some of them played online gambling previously because they didn't want their gambling activity to be known by others. Online casinos give ease to people playing gambling using their devices.

You are absolutely right that's the real truth about it because we are not in those days that you must look for physical casino before you would bet a game. We are in the digital era you can easily get what you want online with your phone and bet your game without relying on anybody because back then was quite difficult for gamblers and even though most times those physical casino might just decide to operation, but online casino are always active and available for gamblers.

Online gambling will keep growing because it is accessible in the sense that you can gamble at the comfort of your home without stress, and the privacy is a crucial thing because nobody will get to notice you and tag you a gambler as it can be secretly done and no one will even be aware of you engaging in gambling or involvement in it.

I agree with you comfort is really the key reason some people prefer gambling online because anything you will ever want will be a  step or few steps away from you, may be you gamble and got exhausted you can quickly go get water or make something to eat and regain your energy and continue or sleep if you wish. Sometimes when I'm at gambling hall, I feel sleepy 😴 and I don't feel comfortable sleeping there because your phone can got stolen if you are not careful but regardless of how you avoid people to see or notice you as a gambler one day, they surely caught you.

Yes, now everything is very easy to find without having to leave the house, from food, necessities, or other things like gambling.
I think it's a fact that online casinos are now much more popular than brick-and-mortar casinos because everyone will definitely choose something that is easy without compromising the quality of gambling. This can also be more cost-effective, unlike when you gamble at a brick-and-mortar casino where you definitely have to pay for transportation and food. Besides, privacy is also a big reason why people prefer online casinos. But I also assume that many brick-and-mortar casinos also provide online casinos, meaning they build online casinos for their sites to compete with competitors.

Online gambling sites is growing more than even expected many are now into online more than those that go to shops for gambling,what I truly understand is the old people that normally visit gambling shops now,you hardly see those who has good phones in a gambling shops because they do it all alone in their leisure.

I think: gambling is something very common these days. People are often seen holding their phones in their hands and staring at the screen, tapping the spin button at all places-in cafes, in public transportation, or while waiting in line anywhere. These are not the places using it for gambling is a good idea, but people do feel comfortable there.

Thus, convenience, in my opinion, is the major driver behind the rapid growth of online casinos. This is because one need not travel to a brick-and-mortar casino, thereby avoiding people’s prying eyes and getting identified in the process. Traveling to play is strictly not necessary; just having one’s phone with an internet connection is enough to play at any time without anyone coming to know.

Some would say that people opt to gamble online so that they can ‘sneak’ away from family or friends which especially is the case for first-timers and amateurs who just want to experiment. However, looking at the current phenomenon, the biggest contributing factor is still ease of access.

Alot of people has always wanted to gamble, they just don't have the means to do it. Physical casino has been on existence for long but it lack privacy, everything you do the public must know and when you make huge amount of money from casino, all the public eyes will be on you but online casino has made privacy more better, your privacy can be compromise but if you handle it well, you will have your will against the public unless the casino sell your data.

Unless you reside in community where there is no internet, I see no valid reason to visit anyone except if you are bored at home, that's what some gamblers do but for me, that's not the best place to visit. I go to resort center to appreciate nature, visit places that are fun and not the one I will be clicking and will be taking some of my money. I love outdoor activities too and you also get to meet alot of people, not just gambling friendship all the time.

Tbh  :D cryptocurrency made gambling quite easier . To deposit fast and easy without much stress , online gambling is growing because it’s accessible and privacy just as most users as said already . You can easily gamble any where any time without much stress ( cause of the accessibility) , while come to privacy your gambling activity will be known by you and you alone unless you choose to share with love ones .

That's uncommon in my place. But I saw amongs friend's and colleges this is easy. Well not everyone also play slots, some plays Live casino and some plays Sport's betting. You see in sports betting you need to do some calculations and in live casino it's better if you play in quite place. Cause in live casino you have to take some quick decision.

Asides the accessibility, another thing that makes online gambling widely preferred and adopted is the level of convenience that it offers. Now people don’t need to go to the next street or drive a couple of blocks away in order to gamble, now you just sit in the comfort of your home and gamble as much as you want. It’s as easy as just picking up your phone and punching your screen a few times, deposit funds in your account and you’re good to go.

I would say online gambling is growing quite fast, perhaps a bit more than already projected. More and more people are seeing the ease at which you can gamble from the comfort of your home just with an internet connected device as well as the privacy that comes along with it. These factors alone are part of the driving forces that continue to make online gambling seem more viable to customers.
People(old and young) still visit the land based casinos for various reasons. Some still enjoy the community and the social atmosphere that land based casinos effortlessly have. It's perhaps unsurprising to then have the older folks visit and enjoy land based casinos more.

One of the reasons why online gambling has spread so quickly is that advertisements for various gambling apps are shown on phones. As a result, many people enter there out of curiosity and start betting, especially young people or teenagers. And especially those who are very excited, they want to make decisions very quickly in the field of betting and they get this opportunity in various online gambling apps. That is why its popularity has increased day by day.

Another reason why online gambling is growing faster than traditional casinos is because online gambling can be promoted on any social media platform like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter & so on. It also offers the convenience of placing bets with flexible betting limits & no age restrictions. Furthermore, the game system is easier to understand & profits are earned more quickly, but losses can also be felt more quickly. In today's digital age, technological advancements have made gambling much more advanced, making it easier to gamble, reaching everyone without any restrictions.