Thoughts on Video game gambling addiction?

[kaya11]

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?

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.

[iyah adrian]

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.

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 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.

[Questat]

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.

[Reatim]

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?

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

[jhonjhon]

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 .

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.

[shoreno]

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?

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

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

[Janation]

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 .

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.

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.

[logicgate]

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 .

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.

  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.

[Ayiranorea]

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

[adzino]

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.

[Cherylstar86]

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

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.

[Hypnosis00]

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.

[partysaurus]

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.

[tippytoes]

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.

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.

[fortunecrypto]

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.

[samcrypto]

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.

[Dreamchaser21]

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.

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.

[maydna]

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.

I agree, because in video games it makes you enjoy while you play that not all video games requires money to play, but its not to risky like on gambling that it really needs money. Gambling can be addicted and destroy your life, but video games are just for fun.

Video game is for fun which you play to enjoy either yourself alone or with families and friends like gambling but you do not require money or place any bets unlike you do in gambling. So you are out of money question here and purely play for entertainment purpose and not for money.

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.

[Janation]

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.

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.

[Pamadar]

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.

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.

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.