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Video games are loaded with aspects of gambling and people of all groups and ages play these games in modern times.  Many games have things like loot boxes that you pay for to random prizes, Runescape has the duel arena where you can gamble gold against one another, and there are many more examples.

People may start off with video games and then eventually move on to higher sums gambling in real casinos.  What are your thoughts on this matter and should anything be done?

Like any sports that we like, there's already gambling involved into games or e-sports too. For example, those favorite MOBA games like LOL and Dota 2 while in FPS games like CS;GO there are casino's where you can bet with bitcoin now a days.

And if you are familiar with 'skins' or in-game items, there are also casino's that are focused with that kind of bet. It's sort of a trade-bet type of casino which is also popular up to date.

Well id say not all gamers will upgrade and move on to gambling because imo video games are more fun than gambling and its less riskier because it does not involve money . although some games have in game items thay can be bought by cash and its not surprising at all that gamers are a fan of buying those virtual items  because that enhance thier gaming experience.

The guy above me is also correct  . nowadays there are now video game based gambling that accept cryptos  . they are also fun and thrilling .

Gambling in video games is just the same as gambling in any sports game but I don't think if there are gamers who do actually get addicted to betting in any video games. Well, if someone is making money out of it then it is probably gonna get them addicted real soon.

Only people who do play those games will understand how the concept of it and how to win a bet with those games.

 Almost all the games created and the current situation are having addictive features like unlocking the levels are weapons or any other gadgets for the players who are doing good if it is a multiplayer game I just keep increasing the level to have a satisfaction that they are really making some level of development and this may influence gambling addiction also in future but they know what is the disadvantage of gampling if they still doing it means they are responsible for that behaviour

All sorts of things could really create a possibility on making a gambling activity as long there is money bet involved which is always a catalyst to start such gamble.
Even on a simple deal with someone as simple on doing a task, when you do bet then its considered gambling.So, there no difference with video games which as long you
do know that you can gain that is something valuable then anytime you can create such dealings.

As the present generation is much adaptive to technology and things related to technology the gaming industry which is the base for the mining keeps on growing. Not everyone gets addicted and go for live tournaments online. I used to spend time playing on play station and haven't spend on these focused of an earning. If I keep one step forward spending easily addiction gets in, if the starting few games were won.

Disability and very important topic to discuss because the video game addiction in improving each and every day because of the development of Technology and development of gambling but it could be asked you also in one side but the other hand is also important to get controlled gaming by the people and need to be important.

Video games are really entertaining people and it can also be a gamble if you do spend of much money. I don’t think when you play video games you will ended up into casinos, because the enjoyment that we get from video games is different from casinos, and I think its your decision whether to choose gambling as an alternative or not.

When seeing the current situation of gambling I will not eat something that is a huge amount of technical development will happening to this world in very short period of time and also gambling is developed a huge unexpected so when coming to this situation people will do anything they want so my opinion is controlling the gambling interest will definitely needed for every investors in gambling otherwise it makes you more addicted.

Video game gambling addiction is fine "as long as" at the end of the day they are still a responsible gambler and they truly know what they're doing. Even they spend lots as long as it will not affect their primary spendings then let them gambled.

People just can't resist playing especially if that's their passion. If they decided to take their interest in higher level like in real casinos then that's their decision. Now if something goes wrong along the way, that's the time those people need some assistance and guidance. Addiction can be cured even it will takes time.

Yes, it is only up to the gamer what he wants to do with his life. If it will turn him into gambling addict, then I would say that's his choice in life. We can't control them and so it is a matter of self-control on what they do in life. I once was, addicted to some video game but then I realized I should stop or else, I need to suffer some bad consequences in life. So it's all about your determination to change. Nobody can change you but you alone.

This is one of my favorite, a betting site that's all about video games. It's very addicting though but it's very helpful to relieve stress, it's very entertaining and you can't imagine that you're losing because on the start it's just a game. Gamers are already addicted on playing games, I think it's very common to a gaming community that they're addicted on each games. In this situation, I think it's also a common thing to have a user that's very addicted to video game gambling 'cause you can earn huge profit while entertaining yourself on your favorite game.

I think the OP means that video games is somehow a step/doorway or a practice stage in order for someone to gamble in casino which is in my opnion depends on the person. Some of video game players are still prefer video games rather than playing such casino games since the concept of casino and video games works in a different manner.

playing video games are always addicted to everyone that's why gambling with sports also be not more addictive when it comes to game with gambling because the need of our economy is money it gives from gambling will always been adjective and it will develop play a lot when comparing to the previous situation.

Well, just like other type of games we usually play, it is already being associated with gambling even with the normal games so we can expect that when in comes to video games online or even offline, there is such possibility that gambling can be involved. It is just easy to be solved. Always have your self-control and be mindful that it is just a play that we do not need to be pressured and get to be so serious because a game must be played and not be a cause of problem and we must let ourselves to play the game and do not let the game deceive on playing with us because most likely if that thing happen, you will be leading into the path of addiction. That is why upon playing into an  online casino (https://to.crwd.cr/smtm) I a currently into, I tend to keep reminding myself that my aim is just to have fun s that I will not exert much money on it to play the variety of games they have and not to chase my lost if ever I did win on the game I played plus I enjoy the great bonus they offer once you have done your first deposit.

Video game addiction might differ from the gambling addcition because from video games we are not going to make any money but from gambling we need to risk money to make more so in my view it completely different because I had experience on both.

People nowadays are so moderized they are all into mobile phones everytime. This included social networks and games. The number of gamers are also multiplied because of this. If cryptocurrency gambling interferes with this, the game would probably be more exciting. Betting virtual currency on a virtual game is so logical. Someone should work on this one.

E-sports have become lately very popular for their gambling opportunities that they offer to gamblers.
Personally, I believe that it is better to bet in a video game match because in the most cases the better team or player wins. And despite that, bookers offer good odds to the gamblers for Esports games in order to attract gamblers and bet in them.

I have been playing video games and online games for more than 10 years now.and you are right most of them implicates gambling theres looting for something that you can sell for Fiats or cash.i played Ran Online wayback in which the pot items in event can be trade for cash so thats a gambling aready.so better prevent our family to become addicted

Game developers have been doing everything possible to extract as much money as possible from video games.  I miss the old days when you bought a game and that was it.  Now devs are locking the content that is created before the game is even released and selling it later as DLC.  I'm fine with paying for actual new updates that are created later but most of the time this isn't the case.

I actually personally started gambling from ingame lootboxes in the game CS:GO where I was losing significant sums of money through the game’s case system (even after unboxing two knives), but it is at least somewhat concerning to me that younger children play these games and they might get money onto their steam accounts and start opening cases expecting to get expensive skins from them. Still not a big problem in my eyes yet considering you really don’t hear many cases of addiction to crates and unboxings quite often.

I think once a day is fine but more then this it becomes gambling and of course companies want big customers and thats fine if its not built into a game targeted at kids.   Netherlands has banned loot box opening over this idea that they are dodging the gamble idea and calling it a game, I have to agree thats its a bit deceptive as most of their profit comes from this avenue not the game.   If people go out and look for gambling then fair enough but to tag it onto a game is where its a grey area and for kids especially thats not good.  

Same thing is happening with game apps on mobile phones, fake games where if you pay you win and all sorts.  

Well playing an interesting game can give gamer a hint or an idea to how gambling would be like, this is especially when the game itself is very interesting, IMO games can be very fun, just that it does not involve money but the moment one is aware that it’s possible to play with a little cash and the win more.

I think the player would be left with no choice than to upgrade to gambling. This is how gamers upgrade from playing games to gambling

Video games became big industry. Cyber sport is developing in many countries of the world, so I'm not surprised that video games gambling popularity is raising.

I never knew video game exists in gambling . Almost anything you can think of exists thesedays anyway.

Isnt it better than just video game?  Well, I have been wondering if people who sit all day playing video games online shouldnt be makingg money from them too

When I was seeing the development of video games it will be a huge that the unexpected changes happening in very short period of time and also the gambling will equally manager itself to develop so if it combines in a field then it will be a huge successful way to make money if you had huge gaming knowledge and gaming experience definitely it will give a huge profit.

Its been possible for a while now to make some small amount just playing.    In pubg if you are a top rank player you will get more points which enables you to get more drops and at least some of the time thats paid out something.   
Quite often on Steam you can trade items for a profit if you can spot a trend especially if what is available but will be popular tomorrow when the item is less available, thereby giving you a price increase to benefit from.

Crypto has a good tie to digital items like this I'm pretty sure

I'm not surprised at all because I already expect that it will happens. Imagine, if people out here can do "under the table" bettings for every game match of DOTA and CF then what more if the game itself made an own platform for betting. Like one of the most popular game here in our country, Mobile Legends, also allows you to bet diamonds (which you can buy with the use of real money) on your favorite team during tournaments.

I guess this is just the beginning for E-games. I hope many advancements are yet to come :).

It is happening.

I know the owner of an internet cafe for a long time now and he really loves games especially now the esports where he roots for teams. In our early years we are playing Dota, having some local games there with bets or not it is fun. Then go Crossfire and other fps games and then Dota2 came when he started to get addicted to. He started his own cafe, use the money earned to improve it and then that is when loot boxes begin to be a thing on CSGO where he usually spends a lot of money to buy boxes and keys. After that, he supports certain CSGO team betting on them every game. At first it was normal but while the time flies, it is becoming an addiction.

Even though I don't like the idea of gambling in generic video games, I understand that casino games are boring. Games like blackjack, poker, dice, etc., are outdated in my opinion.

Actually, if online casinos could create such quality video games, we don't need to gamble on generic video games (like DOTA2). What a pity.

It would be cool if more games had a battle option that you could wager money.  That way it revolves around skill rather than gambling.  I guess at that point its not technically gambling since games of skill are generally not regarded as such.

Nothing much can be done to put these in check as the video game in question is a project that is not imposed on anyone, in fact most of us playing video games are gradually gambling without knowing it but in real life I don’t gamble much like getting to the stage of addiction.

In fact I have been playing games for the past 10 years and all these features you mention are not new to video games but I didn’t get exposed to gambling till last year when I was looking for other means of making more money, so even if the children are playing games, provided they don’t even have an idea of what gambling is or exposed to the real one, I think video games are still safe for them to play.

The danger of loot boxes stem from gambling combined with addicting gameplay from the game itself. Basically, there are two (2) components that are need to be addressed: first, addiction from the game PLUS addiction from gambling in loot boxes. With online games being famous, companies use this as a medium to introduce ways to entice gambling and the form is through loot boxes.

In-line with this, this may be a difficult problem to address but self-discipline and physical and mental awareness may be the first step in order fix this kind of addiction. Second, intervention from relatives may be considered especially when they get affected from your decisions. Lastly, shifting from playing video games to doing recreational activities can provide as an alternative.


The gambling that exists on video games come from the form of loot boxes, wherein there is a specific chance of getting an item that is worth a ton of $$$$. Of course in order to open those so called "loot boxes", one has to pay real money and gamble on the chances of getting so. As you can see, this is the birth of a new age of gambling where it has the potential of creating gambling addicts at that early stage.

Well, it is still better to go into gambling with some ideas than to go into in as a dummy, there is a stage in children’s life where they have full control of their own life even if we still see them as children, which no one knows what they can be exposed to when one is not there and gambling is not exceptional.

But, it is better they have rough idea about it through these games than to be a novice in it in case they choose the part which I believe most parent will try their own best not to let them get exposed to, but what can you do, they are just another life born into this world of technology.

Yeah not all actually but there is so much possibility of gamers upgrading to gambling when playing a game. Imagine playing a winning a game so much without reward only to know you can actually win so much money from same game by just committing a little cash, it’s tempting to make upgrading and this is mainly a reason why most gamers switch from gaming to gambling. But personally, I never recommend this. When you are good at something and finding some satisfactions, it would be always too good to continue as satisfaction is not available for money.

Each gamers is entirely different we might say that it shouldnt involve a form of gambling but there are some who do really add up and seek out for more thrill when playing
by just adding some cash towards into its opponents and making up some bets.I cant deny that involving money while playing games do really gives some excitement.

Personally I haven't known anyone to this date transitioned from video game/e-sports betting to gambling in real casinos. Not unless you are playing casino related video games, games in general are not some sort of “gateway drug” that will let you be hooked to other sorts of betting outside gaming more often than not they will stay in ghe industry. And by that I mean they will be more involved in betting or find other modes of earning within the industry such us streaming their games or have their own Youtube channel which a lot of teenagers and young adults are now doing. 

The value of the items you get from loot boxes diminishes over time so eventually people would stop buying them until a new version gets released. I myself buy some loot boxes if it's only available for a limited time but for me the experience of opening loot boxes isn't the same as gambling on a casino because on steam I know there's a cooldown on items. Having a cooldown on csgo items stopped cs:go gambling sites from operating and a few of them moved to bitcoin payments. The most gambled item nowadays is dota items and soon it could also have a cooldown.

You can't just prevent them especially if people around them were playing online games too. It just depends on their field of interest if they really like to play for a long term or play it for fun, just like gambling. Some people are playing online games for one purpose only, to sell some items or trade it with real cash. These people are addict already in any online games while some of them hire some pilot for their account to level up that fast.

I'd argue its more complex then that, its subject to standard supply and demand.    A big factor is population growth for that particular game, sure csgo items can just be tokens but its base worth is to be used with the game.   So more players is more demand and big thing was it going free to play recently.
The other side is the supply which for csgo I know does go down after a while, the boxes have a peaking kind of circulation to them.   Obviously on first release its very new and nobody has one or its contents.   But also a few years later the boxes do not drop in game, you must buy them from market which can create surprising demand and so on

I don't see the connection between investing in videos games and gambling since this are two totally different things. I have friends who invested a lot of money in video games but never played on a casino in their whole life. I don't think video games is the reason why people start gambling. The real reason it's because they want a quick profit and they need urgent money so they try their luck at casino since this is literally the fastest way someone could increase their money.

its more beneficial if we can integrate online games with gambling , like for example trading ( buy/sell items with real cash ) because that makes us more profitable than playing simple onling games which isnt really beneficial to us . this was popular before on the era of " level up games " like ragnarok , ran , mu and others but after they died  .  buying and selling of items in online games have also died a little  . 

But video game can make people addicting. I see many younger people playing games like dota, mobile legends, and other games. Sometimes, they gather in the cafe and play together, and I see that young people also play in everywhere if they don't have any activity. But maybe video game can change into a gambling game as we know that it will easily to use money as the bets and it's not only for just playing games.

Don't you have any friends who first started out gambling with video games then ended up having some serious gambling problems. When you play video games with your friends, don't you sometimes place bets on who would win? Even when you're not playing yourself and you're just hanging with your friends who are playing, its fun to make bets out of the game. It's start out as simple and harmless, a small bet or two.

In my humble opinion, there's no harm to making bets whilst playing video games however this may sometimes form into a bad habit for others. There are some who get addicted to the thrill of gambling and would seek for more and thus would seek for casinos.

There's somehow connection between video game and gambling addiction because I have see a situation where three high school kids bet on a certain video game which literally turn to their habit. However, youre talking about investing video games while the OP presume video games could lead to some gambler addiction.

That's right, there's relevance as newer online games already been used for gambling so it's really possible, not sure but E-games is one of those many example where the real intentions of those games is to have some fun but in the other side adding spice players start to play with some stakes, the
sports now are being used for online gambling.

Video gaming's have different  interface but possibilities always open for new sets of ideas where gambling can be integrate to any
entertaining games.

I think video games attracted young age people like at the age of teens and it is different from gambling because people in gambling are at the right age.
But all of that we call addiction is in our mind only we can fix that, you need to stop blaming the video games/gamblings and take responsibility for your own action. Because video games/gambling aren’t addictive. Marijuana is addictive, heroin is addictive, methamphetamine is addictive, cocaine is addictive, alcohol, nicotine… those are addictive.

Sometime i addicted with gamble for in game items, thats what people called gacha  ;D. But when we spend money and not get item, it make us curious and keep try until we get what we want.

Every game has those incentives that forces players to keep playing in order to get more rewards and to upgrade.Some of those incentives look pretty much like gambling rewards,but that doesn't mean that the players gamble.Every game creator or game design studio want's the players to play his game more and more,to purchase upgrades and finally to become complete gaming addicts.

We can say that this is just a game even in all sort of genre of the games I think you can sure see some aspect of gambling in there even if there is a little thing on it, I think we all learn to gamble with Experience and with the basic things we play even if we are not aware of it there are things in the video games right now that have a betting schemes just like when you are grinding with different levels the random item drops you can is also one of the things you can make your friends make a bet with, Although even if there are aspect of gambling in every game there is no money involve in it except someone would surely make a bet for it.

And actually, we are surrounded by things we can use as betting paraphernalia all you need to do is the image you can set within it.

I do see anything wrong with enjoying a video game or paying extra coin to achieve a certain level while playing the game. I really don’t know why everyone who’s in love with doing something be termed an addict.

I think people view things differently, that you can’t pay to upgrade in playing a video game does not mean others shouldn’t too and I do not think there’s anything anyone can do about this. Is left for the gamer to decide if they are willing to pay extra to unveil whatever boxes been promised.

Thank you very much for this mate, Absolutely nothing can be done. I personally do not see anything wrong with playing and paying for a game especially when am having fun and at the same time making my little money. I am not in support  of getting kids exposed to this and I believe most times children do not even pick interest in making payment to upgrade for the games as they are likely happy playing without making payment .

Digital items that have "rarity" but the whole thing is ridiculous because the game creator can instantly create infinite amounts.  Selling digital video game items is one of the best business models, costs nothing to create and you have tons of addicited customers.

OP you are 100% right, great example of video game gambling could be warface too, you need to deposit money and buy some things if you want to own better equipment than others and reach higher levels quickly. Another example can be online web based game imperia online too, you need diamonds to develop your empire quickly and effectively.
But the reason why this isn't banned and there is zero talk on addiction is that usually people who play such games aren't so addicted to deposit a lot of money here. In casino usually you deposit more in order to get back previous loss but here situation is different.

It is not necessarily but it can be one of the reason why people get into gambling but I am also not agree that video game addiction lets us to gamble because bother were different kind of addictions.

A lot of video games ask for some money like this, but I think it is still your choice whether to upgrade your character or not, but I think this is not a real gambling because in most of the video games you will receive nothing but only an enjoyment. Gambling is something that you do because of money, and video games is different.

I agree with you when you say that gambling is something people do for money but there are some people who actually do it for fun and enjoyment but I guess we are not talking about addiction anymore here since they are playing rarely when they feel bored and don't have anything else to do

In my country they've just banned the use of loot boxes in video games (Belgium).
I've gotta say that I'm pretty glad that they did this, too many children are slowly becoming addicted to gambling because of this.

Now, I have no idea whether they can enforce this for all games, I think there's still a fair number of mobile games that have these gambling mechanics in place.
Some big studios have made adjustments though, but it also means that some games will not be available here anymore.

I think some young people using video games for gambling. For example, they learn about poker with one or two friends, and they play in every day. And if they think that they can play poker with good, then they ask how if we use small money to test our skill? From that, one player win and the rest is lost. They found excitement in the poker game and one day, and they are curious with the real poker in the casino. So they go to the casino and finally, they are playing gambling. I am sure that there is many other video games that they can play and they don't realize if that could bring them into a gambling game.

We know that nowadays, there are so many video games that we don't know if the games have a chance to make the younger people play gambling because they don't tell us what game they played. And if we take a look in their Android phone or their pc, they said that the game is attractive and make them curious with the next level.

There are some regulations that the government can make to protect young people from becoming a gambler. The government needs to prohibit the game that could be a way for young people for gambling. They can use their rule to defend the younger people so the chance for them to become addicting in a game or the gambling can reduce.

IMO, most video game only provide item cash and usually it won't lead into gambling addiction.
Instead it will lead into gaming addiction where gamers try to spend money more than they can earn or even spending their parent's money

Of course both of them are dangerous thing if it's not being control

In some way you are right but not entirely.

Asume that Video game is a hobby without any necessity for using your real life money. Unless you want to buy something to become a better equipped Player.
In gambling you need a MUST USE fiat or currency (which is basically virtual money as we know it) where you are obligated to waste it to reach profit in return.

It is right, because in some video game, we gambling and not get any real profit. Only in game items, but actually if they have in game transaction, gambling in video game worth to try too. But for me, gambling in real life and gambling to buy boxes or any in game items, both make people satisfied if they like it.

Yeah in some video games, it gives a little picture of gambling. but you're right, not all video game players will easily switch to gambling, gambling requires money while video games don't need any capital,but I also don't rule out gambling sites that have interfaces like an interesting video game to play, there will be many fans from video game players there

There can be a situation where gambling is played on video games too. I have seen people betting on PUBG matches between the individuals. Gambling can be spread towards video games also and it will bring more popularity in gambling and video games both.

Your minister of justice is only concerned about children and how they have been too confronted with loot boxes, he feels it is dangerous for the mental health of the kids and however has attached a fine to be paid by those companies who fail to comply.

I am also happy about this because this game that leads to gambling addition is not in any way good for children and exposing them to such games at early age will be a terrible mistake to any nation. It is good that your country has been able to curb this and I hope other countries can learn from this.

Maybe what OP is pointing that they are both gambling either computer games or casino games it doesn’t mean about money involvement but the idea of having bets or pots to gain or lose because in time people might divert from computer gaming to online casino playing things that is why OP was alarmed and i guess we should be alarm also for what this can bring in future if we don’t prevent from happening

For me, it also has a bad influence to most students who plays online gambling games, there are games online that they are putting some bets and that thing makes them addicted in to that game because they are also practicing playing online games with frienda and classmates and at the same time their school is also affected on that aspect so for me, it is not really good for students.

If most of the video games are like that then everyone will become addicted to that game because we're going to be able to make money out of it but that's not the thing here. That kind of addiction can also lead to gambling, why? most of these games can now connect to gambling.

PvP (Player vs Player) is very essential to most of the games. And what other's are saying there are gamers who are very much addicted to these games not because of gambling but because they want to make their characters stronger. For them to reach certain levels and strength, they are spending money for it.

Video games will lead to the distraction of their mind from their needs focusing completely on different games. Another thing it is more time consuming, even if we schedule and play it is impossible to stop playing within the scheduled time limit. Whenever I see video gamers addiction never comes to my mind. The early adopters of Bitcoin comes to my mind as majority of them were gamers.

I don't know, this is just part of gambling industry so I don't think that we can do something about it.

Maybe we can compare them to even games like multiplayer online battle arena that is taking the younger generations by storm, they are all addicted and big money is involved underground and it will just be a matter of time before those young kids will venture to casinos to gamble. That's why I'm very strict with my son playing ML now.  ;D

Or you can just make cash out of it.

These days there are a lot of people who want to buy loot boxes online though the problem is that some games only require their players to buy in the game's store and now let other gamers trade with other gamers. For example, in Steam, if you get a loot box you can sell them on the market so you can earn money out of your games.

Well and he's right about that. I can imagine that exposing children to 'gambling' from an early age could permanently alter their brain chemistry.
I mean it's really not good for a developing brain to experience these kinds of dopamine rushes that you tend to get from gambling.

That and I think some parents might have had their credit cards used by their children to pay for in-game items.

I am not 100% against it, I mean there are many things to consider as gambling in our lives and loot boxes is just one of them, why care about these things when you do not care about the others.

Think about your mobile phones, when you play with a game and your "life" runs out and you have to wait 45 minutes each per "life" in that game and you buy bunch of it because you want to keep playing, is that legal ? Should it be legal ? Lets leave that aside, if you play a game with "game money" but you run out of that "game money" and you buy that game money from the game with money, isn't that a bit of gambling.

Loot boxes are really bad if you make it the way EA does but I have played NBA 2K almost all my life and even tough its getting worse and worse every year its till one of the best ways to open up cards to see if I can pull good players or not. Its really entertaining to build a team that way.

I don't know how can you prove that the early adopters of Bitcoin are gamers but I don't approve of it. Bitcoin is seen as a good investment in the past as there are a lot of people investing in it especially when it pumped up. If we will be talking about the early adopters, that is obviously experienced investors. There are a lot of them that predicted this will happen and they know more about the market.

This is definitely one of the good advise I heard specially for those who are still a beginner or who just started from gambling. Video games are definitely one of the best way to start a small amount of your money to gamble with.

Advising beginners to start gambling with video games means a part of you knows video game can truly lead to gambling addiction.
Video game is really very interesting and in no time, players in most cases tend to spend so much time on the game just because of the pleasure and soon they are led to committing money into playing and this is truly what leads to addition, Little wonder why the government of Belgium blacklisted it as an illegal game and I think that is a very good move.

Exposing younger ones to something like this is not acceptable.

Video gaming alone is very addictive. How much more if you integrate gambling in this area? I suggest for the youngsters, they should be very smart on this. It can ruin their life when they are not properly handled. I've seen a recent local article that a particular mother is going to the computer shop just to feed her kid because he's addicted in video games and he has no time to eat at home. Think of adding gambling in this scenario. That is really a nightmare for a parent!

Actually in very games have possible to create an gambling bets vedio games play by the child or the teenage like counter strikes for example they fight through LAN connection from pc to pc the both player they make bet who's gonna win.

I am not also opposed to this kind of activity.
But a person should know his limits and have the will to control himself not to shatter his life because of this.
Younger generations sometimes is difficult to deal with this kind of situation as they have so many means now of playing without the knowledge of their parents.


And this one is really a messed up story I don't want to end up with as a parent.

Like you have said, people view things in different ways. Most people here are not against having good time with playing a game nor upgrading to another level to get more coin but however, once there is so much pleasure that has to lead to cash commitment and spending all time on a video game, this can no longer be called entertainment but mere addiction, so it’s fun to play video game, more fun to want to upgrade but its addiction to spend money and time.

Unlike most other gambling addictions, if we get addicted to video games, it may waste only our time and efforts but definitely not our hard earned money. This must be a big differences between gambling addictions and video-games addictions. Still, on long run all the addictions are not having any big differences in ruining our happier life.

You're trying to cut off one head of a hydra. It's useless.
If you banned loot boxes what about rpg games that allow you to enhance your equipment with a chances of success and chances of burning it completely? It's also a form of gambling because equipment can be worth a lot of real money and you can make it worth much more if it's +++ or destroy it.
What about sites that allow you to bet ingame equipment or collectibles on pro esport matches?

On all things that have spent out too long period of time will really be considered as addiction yet its normal to think that this thing wont really give
no good on longer terms or in the end of the day.You have wasted your time and so as with your money.All things that do excess or too much would
be always bad and instead on wasting your time better to utilize it into more useful or productive way.

Well it heavily depends. Remember that games now have pay-to-win features or pay-togo-faster in the best ones, so if someone have their credit card at hand and/or it's easy or really easy for them to recharge some money for the game's virtual currency then of course they will if they want some pretty cool upgrade.

I personally met people who spent a lot more than $2k in a game that was pay-to-win. My experience didn't end up well with that person sadly, i really liked the person but it is certainly a possibility.

We need to watch carefully our actions and think something for at least 10 minutes before doing it, especially purchases.

I'm a non-gamer but I remember lootboxes were a big issue a few months ago. Of course there are people complaining that it's making games pay to win but many people were also concerned that lootboxes have certain elements of gambling and might encourage more addictive behaviors later on in kids.

Almost all the games were coming with some form of addictive levels on it to make the players more interested on playing games,and this is the success of a game.But at some stage the games will feel bored for me no matter of how interesting is to play those.

Netherlands has actually banned loot boxes within its territory which meant Valve in order to continue its operations altered its access to members within that country.     You have to leave the country to open a loot box now, kinda ridiculous a situation.   We are talking about something worth a few dollars here max but its seen like an illegal lottery ticket

At first create, video games do not contain gambling, but then people find that video games can be a new way for gamble. So they tried to use the money inside the game, and the winner will take all of the money. Later, people find some interest in the video game, and now, we see that there are so many gambling websites use the game with money involved. Even more, we see there is competition from one or two websites to play the game.

That's right, gamblers always find ways to start gambling even the sole purpose of such innovations is not for the gambling but gamblers can
easily convert things for their own purposes, we seen this now even in a mobile phones games, start with betting against your friends or relatives then it will go out and find others who also playing the same game and bets against them.

I was surprised that my son is asking me to buy stuff so he can upgrade and buy random weapons, this is really not good any games that will compel young people to buy stuff or upgrade should be monitored by elders, if you let children have this stuff, it could lead to gaming addition and eventually gambling.

If we are addicted to gaming it is good as far as it is making us money!  But if we are wasting all our efforts and time in gambling I don't think it is a good things.  Addiction to gaming is not good for children and it is important we control the type of game our children do play.

Back when I was in high school most me and my friends would bet on Video games and it is where it all started.
I like to gamble with my skills with them we usually gamble wit DOTA and sometimes we also gamble with CrossFire or Counter Strike and now we are also gambling with Mobile Legends.

E-sports is becoming famous and it involves a huge some of money. Well, it's not a surprise that a lot of people are getting hooked to it. Games such as DOTA2, LOL, CS:GO and a lot more are famous among youths and some are spending money to buy items, equipment, and a lot more. Not to mention some are even playing this to earn money thru playing with bets.

I understand that video games can be so much very interesting, and sincerely, I play it myself on a daily basis, there is no single day that passes that I don’t play, if I try it, I will fall sick. But, I still blame those who get addicted in playing, I feel they can actually say no to the urge and get themselves busy with other things.

I have my agenda for each day that I chose to participate, and I would not sleep on a game because it’s interesting, I follow my plans for the day and all players can do the same. Like you do, set limit and once it’s over, end the game, this is how to be disciplined.

People from all age groups were getting addicted to the video games so there is chance of the creators to make big profits but many people were obtaining it illegally and playing it offline as well so their main intention is to play not to make money.

From what I have seen about video games, it takes a player to be much disciplined with self control to avoid getting addicted. There is every possibility of becoming addicted with video games if care is not taken because the game is kind of interesting and anyone who’s playing such interesting game would spend longer time playing.

What causes addiction is excess time spent in playing and you don’t expect one to play an interesting game for a short period of time. Personally, I am good with self control so I have no problem playing but those who aren’t disciplined should avoid video games.

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Lootboxes is to be expected in free-to-play games but it's probably frustrating that its becoming common in paid games as well, as if paying for the game straight up is still not enough. And that you have to rely on luck rather that outright buy the item you want.

Well, that depends mainly on the person if they would choose to gamble on real casinos. I am not a gamer but if I am one, I guess I'll just stick to video games and simple bettings (like bets in a DOTA game, or whatsoever). But of course, I'll still be mindful of the amount of money I spend. I don't really like the feeling of losing so I don't really gamble or put much faith on "easy money".

Anyway, about addiction, self-control is really the key. There is nothing wrong with gambling through video games but set your limits and know your priorities. There's a whole world out there. There's more fun and opportunities waiting aside from video games.

Gambling is a game that bet with money, if you playing game and you bet with unreal money then its not a gambling, and dont blame the game if you addicted to gambling, it's mainly because the player doesn't has the correct mindset and greedy, the one that can make you addicted is yourself not the game

It is the same kind of addiction that normal gamblers have also but the type of persons that are affected by video games addiction are a bit safer because they don't risk to lose a lot of money like addicted gamblers do.These type of persons do it more in order to look in front of other players rather than any other reason.

This is possible with gaming enthusiasts, initially they keep on gaming and beyond some form of addiction they get bored of the same. This takes them further onto next level which is gambling on casinos. From my experience I was not that into gaming, but my involvement was directly onto sports betting.

Indeed. Almost all games nowadays can be more like associated in gambling due to the risk that are connected on playing into those which is really challenging and addictive but the key for resolving the problem in the case of being addicted on playing is on us players that we must have our self-control whenever we play so that we can still enjoy playing in proper moderation. Playing games are indeed supposedly fun and with no pressure because we must enjoy playing it to have fun because that is what really matters the most in the games we plsy right? I guess we are both into the same crypto casino which is Vegas casino wherein I do agree is fun to play with the variety of games they have like poker, slots, black jack and many more plus their great deals of bonuses for doing my deposits in terms of Bitcoin which I do enjoy based on my own experience making playing gambling convenient and fun to avoid getting into the path of addiction.

In almost any kind of game, you can make bets or turn it into gambling once you play it with friends or other people. Computer games such as DOTA or CSGO can be made more fun if place some bets. Although for other gamers, they don't find themselves getting addicted to gambling, it becomes much worse for those who take it too seriously. Some bets get too high and it becomes too big of a risk instead of being more fun. Heck, even arcade games are addicting sometimes. At first, the arcade seems harmless because of its small cost but before you know it you've already spent ridiculous amounts! (with such mediocre prizes) Moderation is key in anything.

Not all .  Some games ( video games ) are not really enjoyable but some indemand games today like moba ( dota , mobile legends ) and fps ( cs go , pub g )  are the ones that are featured on gambling platforms because they are enjoyable and competitive  .

Gamers are mainly addicted to games and not on gambling but there might be some gamers that are also addicted on video game gambling especially if there are good in game items that are at stake or if they knew the teams that are playing  .

Sometimes, when they play the game, they use money as the bets, and if the player can win the game, then the money will come to the winner. I see that with my friends who play dota but I never thought they would use the money for bets and I only knew after one of them can win the game, and he asks me to follow him to buy some food.

I had a heavy gambling addiction at one point in my life because of video games.  I was able to bet real money in the video game and it slowly spread to other aspects of my life.  Started to gamble on sports and didn't even enjoy watching like how I used to.

Gamble for real or virtual gold?


I do not consider competitive games with rewards as gambling.  The winnings aren't random,  as only the most prepared have the chance of getting rewarded with something unlike  typical gambling where the winning are random.

Basically we are humans so we can definitely addicted to something very easily after getting addicted to this will not make any solution for that so in the beginning stage we can be very careful to handle everything otherwise the games will easily get attracted you to do it again and again this is the beginning stage of addiction

You got the point and its true which these competitive games cant really be actually considered as gambling yet the odds will most likely to favor for those team which are prepared.

Gambling addiction through video games cant really be avoided for some and gambling will just engage if they have done it personally.In terms of e-sports betting then its an another story.

That's human nature in which if you don't know how to handle properly will lead you to a messed up life.
Video games alone can be addicted, and more so when there is money involved.
At one point in our lives, we were addicted to some video games and you know the feeling why others can't cope with gaming addiction.
A certain person who wants to change his lifestyle should quit at his own freewill and should have strong reason of doing so.
Otherwise, he will be tempted again and again.

Not unless if we know what is right and what is wrong. If are in good mind will certainly defined that we are already in the wrong path and we need to correct it immediately. I don't think that gambling addiction has no solution, we can change the course if we want to but if not, we just simply put our self into the dungeon.

Should be labelled dependency more then addiction which I associate with a chemical addiction which is far harder to break then a bad habit.   Video games and gambling are not that closely related but can be associated which is a trend nowadays to raise money rather then the initial purchase price, in game items can be similar to gambling type items.

Experiencing the game are more fun than to watch the sports, video games are great and until now I make money on that. This is how gambling works, it will make you fun and video games is the cheapest way of gambling just like Dota2, and of course the Mobile Legends and the legel of counter strike. You can also become addict on video games, always have enough control with yourself.

Everything has its own solution it may not be fast or it may not be as effective as the other but at least it has a solution. The answer to the addiction is moderation and self-control if you haven't one of it then you can just simply put yourself in the dungeon until you never see your worth.

But of course, there are people out there that is ready to help us, so don't just abuse it just because you know there are people who will help you. People will know who is the worthy one that they want to help and those abusive people.

People will get addicted if they do not have control, and parents should watch out for this kind of features, your children will become addicted and will lead them to a more higher rewards if you cannot control what they are into when they are playing these kinds of games, I think this kind of features should be monitored by the government agancies also.

I heard that is happening to the other people even my friends sometimes did that with the others. They already make bets in the video games and they using money as the bets. The winners will take all of the money, and the loser cannot do anything. But we need to prevent ourselves from using money in every game because that will make us become addicted to gambling. We don't know and will not realize that, and we only want to play as often as we can.

Indeed, some gambling players do start with video games, but not all gamers will switch from video game to gambling, and not all gamers who play video games doing gambling. because in essence most gamers prefer to playing game than gamble, unless there are some games in video games that are loaded of gambling such as soccer (PES) my friends and I, often gamble because of that game, but then it doesn't make me more addict and switch to casino

today the gaming industry already has a very large capitalization.  More and more people invest in their hobby.  In addition, there is already a certain competition, such as the game Stalker, for which certain bookmakers do not even collect bets on the result.

But when someone is addicted to video games, he can spend most of his time just to play it, which isn't good at all, especially for those who are still in school degree. Btw yes, gambling addiction is different from video game addiction. The effect of video game addiction isn't so great if we compared it with gambling addiction.

I disagree with this kind of view on talking gambling addiction is way more better than video game.Ok lets try to compare

the money spend on game addiction to gambling ones?Who do have the high tendency on wrecking up your entire life when it comes to
financial?

I think as long as the company makes money out of it and it is legal then they won't stop even it is the leisure time of video game fanatics out there. I am also an online RPG player, MMO, CSGO, PUB all sorts of online games i have played already in this one fact I have learned, gambling is always present, items for items and gold for gold, not only that even their characters are to be gambled if needed. Recently I have gambled my items in an online gambling site for DOTA 2 since the main event is nearing and there are tons of rare items possible to get. This can't be stopped unless item trading are not available and that is part of the game.

I don't see him saying that gambling addiction is better. You can see a statement that game addiction will waste time added if the person is still in school. Compared to gambling addiction, it is certainly worse than game addiction. Because if you are addicted to gambling you may have to have money if you want to play and be different from the game. Games only need time to play and can play offline games if you can't buy paid games.

There's nothing to be done here but just enjoy what you are doing, besides gambling is not bad as long as you know how to gamble responsible.
In life it's full of gamble and games won't be fun if you will not challenge, if you have the price, that means you are good.
In real life, they could also gamble because they believe they have the capability to win, that's the first thing in their mind, then the entertainment.

This will be depending on that persons attitude and behavior because if the person is just wanted to gain or accumulate gold in each specific gam then nothing to be worry about,but if that person have a greedily attitude and love of money then that would be the problem because even without video game he will seekor something that can bring him money and that’s gambling for sure

I agree, some may find real casinos fun but some don’t so whether if they are an addict to video games it does not mean they can also be addicted to gambling in real casinos. Gambling is anywhere whether it is online games, casinos or what not, and addiction also is inevitable considering that part of human nature is greed.

accumulating more gold in a video game can still be consider as a greed and it can also cause addiction because you are grinding in the game to earn more gold just to buy those in game items but this is still fine if the person will only do it on a video game without real cash involvement and not a real gambling that involves money or cryptos  . some people dont grow with video games but they start on the gambling games before they start to find themselves addicted on video gaming

Though some games can really trigger gamers or people to gambling addiction.

As the OP says, games nowadays usually offers lootboxes and make gamers experience more fun and exciting. Some can't afford to buy these lootboxes so they risk their items into online betting, though it don't need money, it still trigger people greediness and might lead to gambling addiction.

  You are right I have seen allot of people addicted to gambling but not all of them are addicted to gambling.  In gambling means to gamble professionally in a casino and in bar  so then you will find it profitable may be you will surely wanted to try it once again. Betting on video games is now a da6 New trend many people are enjoying it.

These days the addiction has gone far beyond the video games. Right now most of the addiction happens with games that gets connected to the other player through internet. Here the game is being played between players and not against the computer. This makes the games more interesting, but the after effects were very worse in terms of health and mental behavior as most of the games were related to violence, war fight, etc

This gambling stuffs on video game and the gambling stuffs online and in real world are totally different. In video games, you don't use your real money rather some virtual items to gamble. But, when gambling in real life, you will have to be using real money. This will impact on how you will be gambling and how much risk you would be willing to take. For example, in Runescape you will be happily dueling 10mil without any fear of losing anything but when gambling with real money, you will be thinking more than twice.

In association with mobile or virtual games hitting the interest everywhere throughout the web, young individuals is the market extraordinarily with web based diversions. Their addiction is to some degree to be considered as mayhem because of it ended up long term, which to be compared with gambling. There's a need of control, adjustments and restrictions.

I have been seeing this thing to be manageable but I have noticed that most young minds are involved in this game. They really get in stuck for these addictive games.A video game is very accessible to all ages, in fact, we can simply use our phones for this. It can be hard to control this thing without the help of their parents.

the whole loot box thing prays on gambling addicts, its the same formula of puting in money to get some random reward, it even has nice sounds and graphics like slot machines.

Proper guidance is really needed for these youngsters who are addicted into video games especially if there is money involved. They need to be properly oriented what it will do to their mind and body. Health is also in peril because most of them are playing 24/7 without worrying the regular food intake or sleep. Deprivation of sleep is most common to them. They need to open their minds what addiction will bring to them.

I believe that some gamblers started as gamers before they move on to gambling sites, because they are much familiar in the interface and they can do it easily, gaming is their training grounds and they are more likely to become a serious gambler because gamers can stay and focus on what they are doing online.

Gamers know how to enhance their skills for them to become more profitable and to get more winning streak, and I also believe they go to gamble because they are confident about their skills and knowledge. I'm a gamer, dota2 and mobile legends, and it becomes a gambling here in my place where you will play the game and place your bet which is very fun and challenging.

That loot box makes the game more interesting, video game gambling addiction is quiet ok with moderation compare to other gambling games. Gamers wants to earn money as well and through their skill, they will do their best just to get the money they wanted to. But in gambling, even if its a video game your luck is still matter.

Yes, that is fun. But we spend a lot of time to play, and some of us don't realize about that. Both gambling addiction and video game addiction can screw your life when you cannot manage your time, and you don't do anything except playing the game. I have a friend in the past who are only playing the games without doing anything and fortunately, he realizes that and he starts to move on from his habit. Besides that, sometimes we read that there is a player who gets tired while playing the games until he dies.

No, that is not true.

Gamers play video games, that is true but even if you play a game for years and years without someone other than yourself let you tell about a strategy or a way to finish or start a game, you will not be able to improve or enhance yourself. I will make an example, what is your rank? Maybe archon? Legend? Ancient? Do you ask some people what to improve so you can rank yourself higher? If not and you are just playing may be relying on some of your teammates then you do not know how to enhance your self or your skill.

Gamer can take advantage of their skills while trying to seek for gaining profits, individual knowledge with the types of games they played are very important as they can showcase their skills and make a worthy benefits after, while gambling mostly depends from your luck and how things will
bring you out of your gambling activities, there's some types of gambling where there's also skills but unlike video gamings where gamers are the
one who's controlling his game.

The loot boxes contain in game items, its really optional every time I see it and even if you do require it or feel like you do for aesthetics then the best bet is to buy it directly from a players market I think thats possible.   Effectively it is expensive and equates to DLC I think.
   You have to consider at what point do we legislate the idea of free choice, people can play the basic game just fine and be at zero disadvantage vs those who open loot boxes.   I dont believe in banning them but perhaps a better limit on amount opened would be best.

You have a point, it could be a yes and it could be a no. But for me it still depends on the game you are playing with and the personality you have. For example, you are good in playing Dota 2 then of courese there's a high tendency that you will only make a bet on that game and that's it! But saying that a gamer suddenly become a poker player? Nah! I haven't heard a story of a Dota gamer but suddenly became a gambler after he played poker ;D. It is all about passion, so even if you are good on PC/console games and understand every online games but don't have the interest to gamble you won't become one. I'm not saying that is way impossible, my point only is that gaming and gambling is still a two different thing, they cannot be always connected to one another :).

The only thing that gambling involves in video games are those skin, gacha games, and lootboxes are not mandatory to play the game. If you want your character to be strong or look cool then you can try your luck on those RNG events.

It's not addiction imo but its your passion that drives you to gamble on those. It's also a way to support the game you love. Unlike the actual gambling in casinos or websites you rely on luck to earn and be happy or lose with regret.

Video game gambling is more attractive and therefore people will play it more.
Apart from the win or lose in gambling, I think it is more fun to gamble on video games.

I don't think so though.
I don't know about others but I believe gambling and gaming are two different things. Moreover, not all gamers ends up becoming gamblers or vice versa. Though they both have the same negative effect of the player becoming addicted when not fully managed.

Some gamers just play because they enjoy doing it and use it to pass out time while most gamblers gambles while exclusively aiming for profit. I stand to be corrected though.

It's actually happening and some casino gamblers made their way or started as a video gamer, they already have the mentality and so adjusting will be much easier from Video gaming gambling to online casino player, but if they are successful in the video gaming I doubt if they will have a success as an online casino player, they are very much different.

So if I get it correctly, what you're trying to say is that when a person or a kid Plays video games, the chances are that he would gamble in the future? I don't think it's entirely just like that. I do believe that when someone is playing video games and is good at it, the tendency of that person to be cocky and feels like it could transfer to the gambling area. I know this one because I tend to think like this. I love playing video games, and this is my realization now. I remember being like this before and it's not good to be, and the good thing is that I try to be respectful nowadays 

No connection at all.Video gaming does involved skills rather than playing on an online casino on where luck does always matter.Gambling mindset can be applied depending on the person on where he do involves.If hes on a video gaming field then making out bets or gamble will most likely happen there and upgrading into something more big or riskier then it will depend to them.If they do let their gambling addiction goes to the highest level then they will certainly comes to a point where they would play already on a casino.

I reckon that addiction isn't good in all aspects of our lives. There's already a connection with the entire gaming to gambling industry, the numerous operation of sportsbooks that has e-sports matches on their lists.

I'm now looking to that point of a gamer who's been playing hard and there can be a deep reason why he's doing it. I remember a video about a gamer who's been playing all day long to fight his depression because he has found friends and happiness through that game.

The point is, gambling and gaming has connection but a gamer can still decide whether he'll connect himself to gambling while playing his favorite video games.

A gamer might found a temporary friend or happiness through gaming but I don't think that will be the solution to his depression.
Sooner or later, he still needs to face the reality but yes, it might help him cope up from such deep trouble within himself at that moment.
But he should find another way how to face his troubles in life. A more sustainable one.

I myself started in playing video games when I was young. I am fascinated with graphics and happy when I hit the highest score and get the reward. as I grow up, games evolve and curiosity with new games that pays high reward is getting into me then I got introduced to online gambling. I do'nt say that there is no turning back for those who are hooked on online games. There is, its just a matter of discipline.

Really, may I know what video games nowadays based gambling that accept crypto's anyway?
I wanna know, so that I could also try to play that game too. And besides, one of the famous games so far was Mobile legend
I think there is also selling characters happened in this games, and most of the players here too became so much addicted
on this game were majority of them are students.

Mobile legend is indeed the hype now but I don't think they accepts crypto in buying heroes or diamonds. As far as I know in our country, you can buy diamonds through credit cards or online banking transactions not sure if for other places they have an option to pay using bitcoin.

There is always a lot of negative information on the Internet regarding players who play video games.  There are cases when someone forgot to feed a nursing baby, because for a few days he was immersed in a role-playing game.  And someone because of anger and hatred after a bloody shooter, like the example of Gears of war, can strangle or nail someone.  There are many cases in the world.

Nah, it's a big help for someone who's struggling with that kind of emotion. Finding happiness through it will definitely retrieve himself and I've seen people who literally did and overcome depression through it.

Though this is about gaming and gambling addiction. I've just opened up the part that I've seen before which is actually happening in real life. I can't say to look for another activity to help him if it's doing good for someone who's dealing with that problem.

Since we are already facing new technologies nowadays, it can be observed that even young ones are already hooked to this. The most popular right now is Mobile Legend. But having connected this to real gambling casinos, i dont agree that all video gamers are also gamblers too. After all, it all matters from self-discipline.

Mlbb is only popular on most asean countries but the game itself isnt available for other countries .  but yes young ones are now getting more addicted than compare to adults because of the evolution of the technology and mobility/portability as well  .

No they dont  .video games arent connected to gambling casino because both are different worlds  . video game tend to cater entertainment but gambling offers oppurtunity to earn and isnt enjoyable at all . its only up to the gamer if he is also addicted on gambling aside from playing video games

Addiction on virtual gambling these days is very rampant on every young generation, and as technology is getting more advance we can't control it. We need to regulate and control the activities in order for us to manage the possible increasing addiction. There should be serious adjustments for this matter, and hopefully each participants of video gambling could realize the impact on their side.

In my country there was a ban for playing PUBG on few states,looks so stupid but they did due to lot of accidents and mental illness for continuous playing of that game.But the ban wasn't so serious since it is hard for the government to get the mobile of everyone and see what we are doing so the game creating company need to be less addictive while creating the game plans.

Yes, you are right. I already saw young people played this game everywhere, even if they gather with their friends in the cafe. But this game is only spent our time to play and not our money although we don't know if they are selling their equipment or their weapons to other people. And in the gambling games, when we become addicted, it is hard to get out of gambling, and perhaps, we can spend everything we have because, in our mind, we want to get the win. But both video game gambling addiction can be bad for all people if they cannot manage their time of playing the game moreover if they spend too much money.

It will be very hard for those who already engaged as they are suffering with issues inside their mindsets, focusing with the reality would be hard for them to accept as they will keep doing what they've think they should, video games addictions needs a serious treatment a help with specialist would
be a great move if it's really needs to caters people who already have this concerned.

Indeed we cannot say that all video games are gambling. Video games are actually created not for gambling purposes but as games / entertainment. Because now the digital era, all gambling has also become modern and gambling has entered the video game. Now this is what we should limit, because we know that children are now accustomed to video games, and gambling is not allowed to children.

You got it friend because nowadays online gaming is used by many people as a tools to make gambling possible,just like those Dota,LOL and many games .my cousin isn’t now addicted in one of those and already quit from school just to satisfy his addiction
I guess there’s a lot of game are already in casinos and there’s no need in putting online games as based for another gambling portal.let gamers do their betting and let gambler do theirs also

Seems incredible, I have not heard of a general ban like this before in any country, not for this game anyway.   PubG of course by itself is not a gambling game, its just plain computer simulation or 3D graphics 'first person shooter'.   The only time i hear talk of bans is that kids who play games that display a gun will then become a violent minded person.   This is no more true then it ever was for seemingly violent cartoons.    This logic is not backed by any peer reviewed psychological study or other professions.   The main point often comes back to troubled individuals can fall into bad habits on many past times, the best idea is to always make sure a person has a way to remove themselves from a game via a self ban I think.
   Industry regulation and responsibility works better then the idea people can be banned from doing something quite normal

Addicted to any game including videos games is not a good habit to have, except you are making money through it. We have new features in most of the video games we currently have online and those games do come with many attracted features that could make players get addicted to them.

Exactly, not all video players are gamblers, there are many people who play for fun. With the technology improvement we might see casino websites can be gambled through mobile version and it is very convenient for the gamblers to gamble at any place if they have a proper internet connection.

You both make a reasonable statement and the regulation of video games gambling to reduce or control addiction will help but won't total eradicate addictions in the young generation and what I believe will eradicate the addiction of video gambling in young people is to know where the whole problem started before we can get the better solution.

For me, I can say a video game can be a gambling addiction because this era comes to many esports.  Many people are playing games and would like to bet to their favorites team, and there are so many betting sites that you can search and still the odds is great. Also if you are good and lucky in wagers, you can win a massive amount of money, especially this coming week that one of the biggest prize pool of esports will start their tournament. :)

But there was actual ban imposed by high court on a particular state for playing pubg due to the high addiction since gambling is completely legal here.

If you remember the game bluewhale you cannot say you never heard ban on games,most countries banned that game.

Technology didn't play any part of it on why kids are involving bets on video games its their own decision on why they are putting money on the line everytime they play. Some really play to earn money while some just wants to feel the excitement of it and you can't blame them as money is something that even kids nowadays need for what they want. Another factor isthem knowing that these are their only mode of gambling without entering a casino makes video game gambling much more accessible to them especially when the games themselves have no age restrictions.

I dont remember this game specifically, I think it was more of a cult thing and there seems to be no point to the game exactly.   However I'am roughly aware of that trend, challenge type dynamic and scary pasta something or other, its a bit past my age group.   I think its mostly tied to impressionable teenagers growing up, of course they should be protected from predatory type games or programs but it already falls under current laws I would hope, inciting violence is worthy of prosecution.


Banning 40 different main stream games from having some kind of link its likely going to discourage open discussion of the problem and fault.   Much like the reaction to crypto sometimes or just about anything, governments default response is we will ban it, send the police and army to attack who disagree.    Doesnt really solve or answer whatever problem might be there especially as a cause, it will just reappear.
   Stories arent the cause of problems in the world, this kind of thinking was always misplaced.

The game bluewhale was designed by psycho and it is task completion game,you know the last task will be suicidal of yourself.

Someone from the other side threat you to do these things or your personal pics will be released on the internet which was captured while doing the earlier task on the games.

^^ Oh dam well I've thought for so many years now that people should not be giving out personal details but with Facebook and similar sites its become a normal thing to broadcast yourself perhaps in the hope of becoming famous.
  Be careful what you wish for because many famous people find it terrible side effect of their jobs of being an actor or whoever.     I always keep an alias wherever possible, anyone in crypto knows why this is best very often.    I only give personal details where I'm going to be using a bank card anyway then there is some justification.

Alot of mobile games are exploitive or basically tricks from what I've heard where the player is basically required to pay for greater power in the game.   The very young unfortunately dont realise they are being taken advantage of and get caught in this way also, again nothing to do with gambling just an example of caution required online or when engaging with any profit driven enterprise.   
  Doesnt have to be any deception exactly but I never provide a real or exact address or a name or even a proper birth date thats accurate, so long as its roughly in the region thats all I need to give.     I dont believe in giant regulation but if it were done for all then anyone under 18 would be provided an identity not tied to them, like a disposable email address this should be used whenever possible.   We have Russia, North Korea and other malicious actors online collecting specifics on people to use against not even including privately motivated negative individuals.

Parents should guard their children on the video games what they are playing, there are temptations for the children, to get acquainted and get introduced to gambling, this is very risky so many gamblers were introduced to gambling because of video games addiction.

I don't think people who play the games intense sewli will not turn into The Gambler because they already addicted to the games not to the money.
But parents should watch their kids about their activities if they are doing something intensively which can be games or gambling are you any kind of things which can ruin the future of the kid, so they need to taught what need to be done and what should not be.

The problem is video game players are not just children, many teenagers and even adult initially play video games then turn to gambling and become addicts. of course directives/guard from parents cannot be fully implemented. Video games are loaded with aspects of gambling, but that doesn't mean you have to stop them, lots of people play video games because they have fun right?

So this is basically blackmailing to force the player do what the task is?isn't this kind of issue got viral last year when there are reports that teens get suicide because of MOMO something over internet!?i can’t explain the full details but there are few teens who become a victim of this.
But about BlueWhale is not familiar to me sorry

Yes blackmailing and extortion, recording of private conversation.  Use of private data, doxing of personal information.   All these are strategies used to attack anyone online but especially the young and inexperienced.    Trying to con people with some sort of reference to authority is a common phishing scam used vs also elderly users especially via email and telephone is frequently used with the idea Microsoft is contacting you to help and they will instruct people to download a trojan and proceed from there with the extortion and so on.  
   Unfortunately this is the landscape people are in, the unintentional gamble people take when online in a vast population spanning the world and nations without laws to prosecute these aggressive individuals.  
  
Its no exaggeration to say its become a growth sector, an industry of crime, a new frontier in deception and theft.    I do advise people to use disposable emails wherever possible, have at least 1 email to commonly give when signing up where you almost expect bad emails to follow.   You can always update later to a reliable account with a more frequently checked and more trusted email later.   Similarly I rarely give precise or accurate personal data unless I decide to seriously use an account and trust the site.


Use HTTPS everywhere extension (https://i.imgur.com/XZJbG40.png) on your browser to try and avoid rogue sites.   Theres alot more tips then that but alot of mistakes relate to fake or temporary sites that try to duplicate legitimate operations.


https://youtu.be/698Rm2FV6ik?t=160

Watch this guy for a rough take of what I'm trying to describe, he is best described as a comedian but also its a good PSA for what tricks some are trying to carry out on the unaware.   Its basically exploitation of trust

Video game gambling is the most addicted gambling that can ever be.
Having said that, you become addicted to that and it is the easiest way to lose your money on that. Casinos know very well that they are addicted and this is the reason why they have scheduled them to happen every 5 minutes or less.

Momo is a random person start to chat with us.

But the game blue whale is really designed like a game but made the people to get addicted to it and start doing the things which the person from the other side asking for.

What about a game called GTA?  Could it be that a psycho designed it too?
I don't know Bluewhale but if it's banned by governments why not GTA?  It seems what the game rewards is, theft, lawlessness, destruction, violence, murder.
The game could even transform someone into psycho if he/she is not a strong willed person.

I remember tekken. I always find a player in world of fun just to play and bet a game in tekken. Before online games and android games become trend, this is my hobby. I play video games when I was in high school. And I always win in tekken. Anyway, I also play GTA and EA SPORTS before. Those video games completed my childhood memories. I think people who have played much during their teenage years will become aware also in gambling.

Blue whale was very interesting video game but it targeted children and teens to do suicide in the end. They give you challenges and each challenge was more  risky then before and finally if you keep on accepting their challenges, the last one will be to try a suicide.

I do not know who developed this game and what was the agenda behind this game.  :o

Obviously especially these days when skins and loot boxes make the game more exciting for the players from professionals to casual players. People are using the money to buy them, most of the time there are even people who bet on sites to win another in-game items for example dota2lounge(don't know if that is still live right now). I think the idea of loot boxes can make gamers aware of gambling.

If I were the government, I would see to it that all these online games are regulated. Any game that induces the player to become violent or involved in crimes should be banned, GTA and Bluewhale included. Somehow, it poisons the young minds of the children.

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I don't have much problem with gambling within online games. Players often gamble with gold, skins, items, and so on. These are not worth worrying. These are game features that make the game more interesting. Spending real money for a premium account, for limited items and skills, and so on may not even be that much worrisome. This is limited spending, after all. Addiction to these computer games is a problem however. But it is a different topic already.

All in all, these are not comparable to gambling in online casinos, which could possibly exhaust all your real-life finances if uncontrolled.

I seen types of this games are also being played and some of those are doing a friendly bets against each others, we do have different generations but the addictions and the love for the game we've been use as a medium of enjoyment makes it similar, kids and adults might be much prone to addictions by now since the sources of gaming is everywhere and the gadgets to play any games are available from every channels that it have.

There is a difference between GTA and blue whale.  The destruction in the GTA is within the game but in blue whale they give you real life tasks.
There is hell lot of difference if you do violence  in the game and in the real world.

Well addiction is the topic mate but indeed what you say is right,these kind of gm are exploiting children’s and must be controlled by the government.my son once a victim of this kind of games but lucky that I come to rescue him from being lost.
He turns not going to school and just playing games in caffe but now he learned the mistakes

Hope that the world must be aware of the cases because this will bring the children to baddest future

Even before the takken, the most popular video game was Street Fighter. I remember when we were young we used to play street fighter a lot. This was the most played game ever. Fifa worldcup was my favorite sports by EA SPORTS although they have developed games for almost every sports game.
None of these games have money involved and hence there was no point of addiction.

It is not really an online gambling (not sure though). I think i downloaded or bought it in a software store back in 2013/2014 .   I still have it though but do not play it regularly.

It definitely could be turning young players into evil... perhaps the players are withholding the evil for fear of the law.

On games like GTA you are doing everything on mobile or system but on bluewhale you need to do the tasks in real life,something serious right?

Actually, GTA is a situation-based game that is all about a G life. If you know that it's not a good game especially for kids, why would you play that? I already played a lot of killing and action games but it didn't turn me out to be a psycho. It's just only a game, you should not be serious with that. I don't know bluewhale but if it's real-life game and it has more disadvantages, I think the government had some reasons to do that action.

I dont know why you guys trying to compare Bluewhale challenge and a typical pc game GTA V? If you try to search it up you would definitely see the different.
Video games do have different genre but most likely this do involved violence or related things which is really prohibited on young minds.
Like you,ive been playing games since elementary but it didnt turn myself to be a psycho.This do only matter on how you do treat the game and real-life situations.

The young people should be guided by their parents because at their state they're prone on being violent. If I would become a parent someday, I'll differentiate and explain it carefully that a game is a game only and they're aren't similar in reality.

Targeted players of bluewhale were loners.So they could convince the player to do anything as they want which caused lot of people end up being suicidal at the final task.But now that game is not available on any platform and also the one who created were arrested by the respective government.

It's kinda scary.

Why did the platform accept an agreement with bluewhale without checking if it's good for the audience or not?
If you know the movie Nerve, it's a similar thing where they command the other players to do anything what they want for money.

Having an addiction is very bad. If you're doing anything you should always avoid being addicted to it, cause such is going to ruin your life. Even without gambling, being addicted to just video games is bad, not to talk of adding gambling to that and then it becomes worst? gambling and Video game addiction joined together.

The worst of it all is that I don't even know how to tell these people that it is bad, because I do know some of them in real life and they never accept that what they are doing is wrong.

Video games are recommend by many people for getting rid off gambling addictions as it costs nothing. But, getting addicted to video games again makes the process of fighting against addictions more complex.

The problem here is that the adults play the gambling game and the children play the video games and both of them has the disadvantages.

Adults lose money in gambling while children lose their precious time in video games and waste a lot of time when they should be studying.

It is good to be addicted to good things like studying, meditating, prayers and helping others! However, been addicted to something you know it will run your life is what is bad and playing video games until you cannot do without it is bad and you will ever live an unfulfilled life if you get addicted to it.

And it's already happening, the industry of sports has another typed and that's e-sports which is also known as electronic sports.

You play video games with has specific genre, MOBA, fighting and other genre that you are good at. And the same time, many sports betting sites are also watching closely those specific games that has large viewership and interested gamblers.