Too accessible of online casino grows addiction faster?

[klidex]

Because online gambling casino is more convenient to play than going into a real casino imagine you need to travel and make a time allotment if you want to play in a real casino but in use of the phone you can create an account, deposit and play no hassle but of course, its just personal preferences also due to pandemic some of the people better to choose the online casino, and the physical casino got restricted, but of course, the experience is really different in the casino you can just watch the game play of other people without getting kick out in the lobby because you are just idle.

The pandemic changed everything, there was already a trend in place in which everything was already at the tip of our fingers thanks to our smartphones, but since the pandemic started this trend accelerated dramatically as many people around the world experimented long lockdowns in which they could not leave their homes except for work and if they had some emergency, and even if those lockdowns are no longer in place people have adapted and now prefer this convenience, something which can be dangerous when it comes to activities like gambling which in some cases it can generate compulsive behaviors.

That's right and the pandemic has had an adverse effect on the economy which has made many people lose their sources of income and jobs in the real world.
It is because of this that more and more people are starting to become aware of and take advantage of technology so they can work and still have a source of income even at home without having to go to the office or workplace.
For example, they started to enter the crypto world to get to know the gambling industry and struggle to bet their luck at gambling in the hope of getting profit money for their survival.

[ethereumhunter]

It does depend on how a certain person do control himself when it comes to this.Whenever you are dealing off with gambling, doesnt matter if its online or offline, if you are a type of person who do easily get addicted or get involved with on.There are people who are really that not good on handling themselves when it comes to gambling and thats where people do differ out.It cant really be denied that in todays
generation or era where technology do make things more accessible and this is why making ourselves too much involved on this in a snap where i do agree that it do adds up the
situation on which it could make yourself that addicted.

And only having good self-control can help us prevent addiction problems from coming to us because so far, people who come to gambling have not been prepared for how they should control themselves. They just play and play all the time without any restrictions so once they find the fun of playing gambling, it makes them forget about the risks of gambling addiction. Today's technology has made everything easier and indeed, the use of mobile phones has become an addiction for many people where people can't get away from their phones except when they are sleeping.

while you are correct that it is our self control that will save us , yet we are dealing with easy access here and that is online casino , in Real life casino you need to drive , spend some time just to enter the casino when in online ? only needs gadget and internet so in split a seconds? we are already playing and winning or losing.
that is the main objective of this thread so we can give our own experience towards our gambling action and outcome.

If so, it sounds like you need to learn to control yourself because in my opinion, it will be the same whether it is an online or offline casino. And as long as you can control yourself well, you won't be tempted by any offers from the casino. But it's true that online casinos can easily make someone more addicted to gambling. But like I said, if you have good self-control, none will happen to you because you can resist the urge to gamble and turn your mind to gambling.

[KennyR]

Existence of more and more online gambling platforms during the covid-19 pandemic have made gambling easy accessible. Based on Google search data there is big increase in the gambling activities online. Earlier it was 62% and during the covid-19 pandemic it have risen to 78% which is a big change. The usage of gambling platforms during those days too seen high. People gambling more than four times a week have risen to 32% from 23%

[Johnyz]

Convenience is too much temptation for some, I would recommend asking the casino to put you on a do not fly list for a year to remove the possibility until you have an 'annual' trip be it actual physical journey or just virtually restrict yourself to a brief holiday of gambling.   I get his point about distance and convenience, this could apply to food and alcohol also perhaps, too close and people just automatically use it all up but that is an extreme imo.

Voluntarily restrict yourself is a good option, this can be a big help to prevent you from getting more addicted but of course its not the total solution since you can use other site for your gambling activities since its already available anywhere you go especially if your country is not restricted. Self-discipline is the best long term solution here, once you manage to do budgeting and have a limit time for gambling, you'll realize the progress and you'll be more good. Stop gambling for now while you are still looking for the recovery, ask for a help if the problem is already serious.

[Dunamisx]

We by ourselves give room to let addiction got over us and invaded us like clothes we cannot do without, there are times we may be less busy but the truth us that we must not be too idle, gambling is a good choice to avoid this idleness but it must not also get over us to the extent that we cannot do other things vetter as we gamble, we must learn to put things in order of preference and priority, we must play smart in gambling but never spend the entire day time online surfing the gambling sites without doing other things beneficial to us.

[Baofeng]

I have a discussion with a close relative about online gambling and he said something that about how he hate gambling online because it's too addictive, he claimed real life casinos are better and less addictive because he will have to drive down to Las Vegas to gamble or drive down to a local casino and this still takes some physical effort and it discourages many people from frequenting gambling.

He said with online gambling it's available on through mobile phones and you can play at any time, this means no shortage of gambling around the clock and no shortage of losing money as well, you can easily pull out your phone and gamble with any free time, a bit compulsive and too accessible.

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong? 

For me it's just the same though, and as far as Las Vegas goes, the last time I was there, a lot of slots machines are place in strategic places not just casinos. So in a case you don't need to drive or travel to the Strip to play slot games, it's everywhere there.

And once you are addicted, even though how far the casinos are, you are going to travel no matter what time of the day it is.

I'm talking about my experience before, when I was so addicted that I will even skip office or go to casino office hours to play and gamble. So it doesn't make any difference in my opinion.

[Shamm]

I have a discussion with a close relative about online gambling and he said something that about how he hate gambling online because it's too addictive, he claimed real life casinos are better and less addictive because he will have to drive down to Las Vegas to gamble or drive down to a local casino and this still takes some physical effort and it discourages many people from frequenting gambling.

He said with online gambling it's available on through mobile phones and you can play at any time, this means no shortage of gambling around the clock and no shortage of losing money as well, you can easily pull out your phone and gamble with any free time, a bit compulsive and too accessible.

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong? 

I have the same explanation To him and we all know that Once we can access to a gambling every day for sure that the addiction is very high and also it will make more higher if when a gambler play and win His or her bet. While in the physical casino of you have stable job it will make your time conflict. As we all know that you can not bring the casino everywhere. While online casino you can play whenever you are .

[electronicash]

I have a discussion with a close relative about online gambling and he said something that about how he hate gambling online because it's too addictive, he claimed real life casinos are better and less addictive because he will have to drive down to Las Vegas to gamble or drive down to a local casino and this still takes some physical effort and it discourages many people from frequenting gambling.

He said with online gambling it's available on through mobile phones and you can play at any time, this means no shortage of gambling around the clock and no shortage of losing money as well, you can easily pull out your phone and gamble with any free time, a bit compulsive and too accessible.

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong? 

For me it's just the same though, and as far as Las Vegas goes, the last time I was there, a lot of slots machines are place in strategic places not just casinos. So in a case you don't need to drive or travel to the Strip to play slot games, it's everywhere there.

And once you are addicted, even though how far the casinos are, you are going to travel no matter what time of the day it is.

I'm talking about my experience before, when I was so addicted that I will even skip office or go to casino office hours to play and gamble. So it doesn't make any difference in my opinion.

online is more accessible for everyone, all they need is a phone and money. and when they feel lucky, they will play. there are several casinos that can just be installed and they are good to go. no need to travel somewhere but sit around a corner.

the addiction is still the same, you'll travel to gamble whenever you think you can win back the money lost. but with the online casino option, even with just $10 left in the account, the addict will still bet it.

[Wiwo]

Convenience is too much temptation for some, I would recommend asking the casino to put you on a do not fly list for a year to remove the possibility until you have an 'annual' trip be it an actual physical journey or just virtually restrict yourself to a brief holiday of gambling.   I get his point about distance and convenience, this could apply to food and alcohol also perhaps, too close and people just automatically use it all up but that is extreme imo.

Yes, conveniences indeed increase desires, as availability aid access and just as you have rightly said this does not limit gambling but every other addictive activity, but what I don't see effective is the part of self-exclusion from gambling.
-That is not too helpful l as the player can easily create another account and gamble with it.
-more effective way is to take a walk away from every activity as it relates to gambling self control is a most essential characteristic in dealing with addiction such as this.

[erep]

I have the same explanation To him and we all know that Once we can access to a gambling every day for sure that the addiction is very high and also it will make more higher if when a gambler play and win His or her bet. While in the physical casino of you have stable job it will make your time conflict. As we all know that you can not bring the casino everywhere. While online casino you can play whenever you are .

Online casinos run realtime without time limits and can access them anywhere using a mobile device so you can instantly access online gambling. Efforts to overcome online gambling addiction must have other work routines to reduce cellphone use activities, you will automatically not access online gambling so always doing this habit will reduce gambling addiction except in spare time.

[capedbaldy]

I have the same explanation To him and we all know that Once we can access to a gambling every day for sure that the addiction is very high and also it will make more higher if when a gambler play and win His or her bet. While in the physical casino of you have stable job it will make your time conflict. As we all know that you can not bring the casino everywhere. While online casino you can play whenever you are .

Online casinos run realtime without time limits and can access them anywhere using a mobile device so you can instantly access online gambling. Efforts to overcome online gambling addiction must have other work routines to reduce cellphone use activities, you will automatically not access online gambling so always doing this habit will reduce gambling addiction except in spare time.

If we have other busy jobs then there is no time to gamble, your advice may be very appropriate because we rarely use mobile phones while working. But actually the solution to quitting addiction is also not a matter of online gambling and real gambling but must be based on the intention to stop gambling addiction.

But online casinos have made people addicted to gambling and the growth of the level of gambling, so it is difficult to cope if we are unemployed and not busy at work.

[goinmerry]

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong? 

I don't think an obvious difference can be compared and needs any further discussion.

Of course, gambling physically does have its own advantages and disadvantages for a gambler, same goes for online gambling. It now depends on users' preference if they want to play gambling in physical casinos or just online.

..and no shortage of losing money as well,

Disagree. If you think online gambling will minimize your loss, you better think again.

The more convenient and accessible gambling way, the more prone to losing money.

[alegotardo]

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong?

Yes, he is absolutely right.
Today access to gambling consists of taking your hand in your pocket and unlocking a device, so in less than 2 minutes you are already betting.
Cryptocurrencies have also made addictions much easier, as it is currently much easier and less bureaucratic for you to move funds from your self-custodial wallet to your online casino account than worrying about withdrawals or withdrawal limits at conventional banks.

However, we must remember that online casinos, when well chosen, are much safer compared to physical casinos. In addition to other benefits that are not discussed here.

So, quickly answering your question: Yes, they become addictive faster, but for those who know how to control themselves, there is only advantage in using them.

[Vaskiy]

I have the same explanation To him and we all know that Once we can access to a gambling every day for sure that the addiction is very high and also it will make more higher if when a gambler play and win His or her bet. While in the physical casino of you have stable job it will make your time conflict. As we all know that you can not bring the casino everywhere. While online casino you can play whenever you are .

Online casinos run realtime without time limits and can access them anywhere using a mobile device so you can instantly access online gambling. Efforts to overcome online gambling addiction must have other work routines to reduce cellphone use activities, you will automatically not access online gambling so always doing this habit will reduce gambling addiction except in spare time.

Agreed, these days majority of the gambling activities were happening through mobile devices. In these days it is really hard thing to reduce the mobile phone usage. If the user himself agree that he's addicted he can take necessary action to stop addiction. The prime thing one can follow is using games that can be played free of charge. Over time he can slowly get out of addiction and have control over his activities. If this didn't work, good is to set a budget to spend on gambling for a month. Beyond the budget, you should not spend whether it is on the losing/winning streak.

[Fiatless]

I have a discussion with a close relative about online gambling and he said something that about how he hate gambling online because it's too addictive, he claimed real life casinos are better and less addictive because he will have to drive down to Las Vegas to gamble or drive down to a local casino and this still takes some physical effort and it discourages many people from frequenting gambling.

He said with online gambling it's available on through mobile phones and you can play at any time, this means no shortage of gambling around the clock and no shortage of losing money as well, you can easily pull out your phone and gamble with any free time, a bit compulsive and too accessible.

What do you think about this claim? Is he right or wrong? 

In the field of addictive psychology, easy access is a major drive or motivation for any form of addiction. This is why most addicts are kept in isolated places where they would have any access to the this they are addicted to. The main cause of underage gambling addiction is easy access. An underaged gambler might not be able to visit a real-life gambling house because he knows that everyone would know that he is underaged. But he can easily use his mobile phone and gamble as much as he wants.

But online gambling is here to stay, which means people must have to develop self-control to avoid this problem. And parents should monitor their children to ensure that they are not gambling when they are not mature to control their gambling behavior.

[BobK71]

The pandemic changed everything, there was already a trend in place in which everything was already at the tip of our fingers thanks to our smartphones, but since the pandemic started this trend accelerated dramatically as many people around the world experimented long lockdowns in which they could not leave their homes except for work and if they had some emergency, and even if those lockdowns are no longer in place people have adapted and now prefer this convenience, something which can be dangerous when it comes to activities like gambling which in some cases it can generate compulsive behaviors.

The pandemic was a big fortune for digital platforms as people can't leave there homes in early days and everything was done digitally. Those who enjoyed online gambling during pandemic have continued that even after restrictions were removed.
Microsoft is cutting down 10,000 of its employees and the reason is
"Microsoft’s chief executive, Satya Nadella, said in a blogpost that customers had increased their digital spend when coronavirus hit in 2020-21 but were now scaling back."  Guardian

There is no denying that Pandemic was a big fortune for online gambling platforms. Gambling was the only good platform to pass the time when people were stuck at home due to covid-19. The opportunity to earn money through gambling has made many ordinary people converted into big gamblers. Since then, many online casinos have emerged. But at that moment, Because at that time sports events came under restrictions ‍and online casino games were in great demand.

[EarnOnVictor]

I have the same explanation To him and we all know that Once we can access to a gambling every day for sure that the addiction is very high and also it will make more higher if when a gambler play and win His or her bet. While in the physical casino of you have stable job it will make your time conflict. As we all know that you can not bring the casino everywhere. While online casino you can play whenever you are .

Online casinos run realtime without time limits and can access them anywhere using a mobile device so you can instantly access online gambling. Efforts to overcome online gambling addiction must have other work routines to reduce cellphone use activities, you will automatically not access online gambling so always doing this habit will reduce gambling addiction except in spare time.

Agreed, these days majority of the gambling activities were happening through mobile devices. In these days it is really hard thing to reduce the mobile phone usage. If the user himself agree that he's addicted he can take necessary action to stop addiction. The prime thing one can follow is using games that can be played free of charge. Over time he can slowly get out of addiction and have control over his activities. If this didn't work, good is to set a budget to spend on gambling for a month. Beyond the budget, you should not spend whether it is on the losing/winning streak.

Addiction is possible through free games too, but people always count it as fun since money is not involved. What people often term as addictive in gambling is what is taking money from them and not being able to do without it. But this context goes beyond that and all have to be checked according to their influence on individuals.

I'm glad that am not addicted to anything, and immediately I notice any iota of addiction irrespective of whether money is involved or not, I start fighting it ASAP. I expect everyone to do the same.

[maydna]

Addiction is possible through free games too, but people always count it as fun since money is not involved. What people often term as addictive in gambling is what is taking money from them and not being able to do without it. But this context goes beyond that and all have to be checked according to their influence on individuals.

I'm glad that am not addicted to anything, and immediately I notice any iota of addiction irrespective of whether money is involved or not, I start fighting it ASAP. I expect everyone to do the same.

We should be able to see if addiction is coming to us so we can prevent it before it gets us into trouble. Gambling addiction can occur to people who don't know when to stop and instead continue playing because playing gambling is very exciting and can make us forget everything.

And with the ease of internet connection that we can get easily nowadays, someone can become addicted without even realizing it. And if our minds always think about gambling, it might be a sign that we have started gambling addiction, and we should immediately take precautions before it really happens.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Addiction is possible through free games too, but people always count it as fun since money is not involved. What people often term as addictive in gambling is what is taking money from them and not being able to do without it. But this context goes beyond that and all have to be checked according to their influence on individuals.

I'm glad that am not addicted to anything, and immediately I notice any iota of addiction irrespective of whether money is involved or not, I start fighting it ASAP. I expect everyone to do the same.

We should be able to see if addiction is coming to us so we can prevent it before it gets us into trouble. Gambling addiction can occur to people who don't know when to stop and instead continue playing because playing gambling is very exciting and can make us forget everything.

And with the ease of internet connection that we can get easily nowadays, someone can become addicted without even realizing it. And if our minds always think about gambling, it might be a sign that we have started gambling addiction, and we should immediately take precautions before it really happens.

One way i know of that drive most gamblers into gambling addiction without them realizing it is chasing after losses, chasing after losses is very deceptive, its very invisible, comes unnoticed, it just pushes the gambler to keep thinking that the moment they are able to win and recover the money they have lost, they will slow down, they continue gambling without knowing that addiction has already set in.

[Quidat]

Addiction is possible through free games too, but people always count it as fun since money is not involved. What people often term as addictive in gambling is what is taking money from them and not being able to do without it. But this context goes beyond that and all have to be checked according to their influence on individuals.

I'm glad that am not addicted to anything, and immediately I notice any iota of addiction irrespective of whether money is involved or not, I start fighting it ASAP. I expect everyone to do the same.

We should be able to see if addiction is coming to us so we can prevent it before it gets us into trouble. Gambling addiction can occur to people who don't know when to stop and instead continue playing because playing gambling is very exciting and can make us forget everything.

And with the ease of internet connection that we can get easily nowadays, someone can become addicted without even realizing it. And if our minds always think about gambling, it might be a sign that we have started gambling addiction, and we should immediately take precautions before it really happens.

One way i know of that drive most gamblers into gambling addiction without them realizing it is chasing after losses, chasing after losses is very deceptive, its very invisible, comes unnoticed, it just pushes the gambler to keep thinking that the moment they are able to win and recover the money they have lost, they will slow down, they continue gambling without knowing that addiction has already set in.

On the time that you do make yourself into chasing your losses then consider yourself to be somewhat partly addicted because on these times on which you would be pushing yourself on finding some
funds or money for you to play even more because you do have in mind that in next bets you would make would might be lucky and able to cope up those losses earlier.This is the main problem on which
you would really be needing to be that aware on your actions because if not then you would really be seeing this as a big problem in the future.Addiction is something that matters on self control.
Not all would really be good on handling themselves on such condition and it doesnt matter which one you would be making yourself get involved.