Thoughts on Video game gambling addiction?

[prtty2gal2]

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.

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.

[pixie85]

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.

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?

[Oilacris]

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.

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.

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.

[xWolfx]

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.

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.

[TheCoinGrabber]

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.

[Thanasis]

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.

[STT]

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

[ethereumhunter]

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.

[Fredomago]

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.

[coin-investor]

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 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.

[Idrisu]

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.

[xvids]

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.

[Ailmand]

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.

[ausbit]

Well as of now there are a lot of us who still can't control ourselves when it comes to gambling though we can't blame those people since online gambling is really fun but of course we have to know our own limitations so we can avoid getting addicted.

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.

[zhekinsp]

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.

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.

[BlueStackz]

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.

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.

[TheCoinGrabber]

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.

I just realized there was a reply I wasn't able to reply to.

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.

[samputin]

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.

[Indrawan77]

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

[swogerino]

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?

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.