The Addiction Debate: Virtual Sports Betting vs Real-Life Sporting Events

[Tungbulu]

All forms of gambling can be addictive if not controlled. Some gamblers are hooked on sports betting or slot games. But some people focus on virtual bets and the gamble responsibly. I am not a fan of virtual bets because they don't look real to me. I don't get the pleasure I derive when I place a bet on a real club. I also suspect that people can easily lose more money on virtual bets because the duration of the games is too short. I think gamblers should focus on games they enjoy and also gamble responsibly.

Yeah you’re absolutely correct, the feeling on betting on simulated games may not actually be as fun as betting on real clubs with real players. But I think the main reason why people would rather choose to bet on virtual sports games could be because of the quick profits it offers, in a matter of seconds of minutes, the fate of your bets has already been decided and you’ll be able to know whether or not you won and then choose whether or not to move to the next one, rather having to wait for over 90 minutes plus before the fate of your bets can be decided. Some gamblers preferably view this as a better and quicker way to gambler and make money, and yes this could potentially release dopamine in a gambler, thereby compelling him to make some decisions he wouldn’t ordinarily make if he had the patience to bet on real life games.

[Miles2006]

It’s always different judging an addictive gambler just because they love playing virtual game or traditional games, anyone can easily get addicted depending on how they view gambling not the game. For example, majority of people love playing virtual games but not all are addicted gamblers meanwhile people choose to gamble regular regardless the game choice continuous, that’s when we can say a gambler is addicted but when it comes to choice I still believe the traditional games has more gamblers compared to virtual games because anything can happen.

[Jaycoinz]

I don’t know if this topic has been discussed before, if so please pardon me.
Within the past few years, the world of gambling has indeed undergone lots of evolutionary stages which has potentially made quite a significant impact on the world of gambling. It is no long news how greatly the emergence of Virtual Sports betting  have immensely influenced how people spend their leisure time in gambling and many believe that this has also contributed a lot to the increasing rate of gambling addiction amongst several gamblers.
Hence the purpose for this thread, do you believe that virtual games are more addictive than the traditional real life games? Or the opposite.

[Edit] Virtual Sports Gambling, otherwise known as e-sports betting, refers to betting and wagering on some sort of simulated and virtual sports events that are generated by some sort of computer algorithm and offer various types of betting options, almost like the real life sports events.

Virtual games has in multiple occasions proven to be a digital trap to many gamblers, it has completely transformed the world of gambling as it offers immersive and captivating experiences to gamblers around the world. Many believe that Virtual games are indeed more addictive than the traditional real life games due to its qualities and characteristics such as.

1. INSTANT REWARDS: Due to most gambler’s impatient nature, their desires for instant rewards has led them to considerably turning to virtual games as a more preferable option compared to the real life games, research shows that this often releases dopamine in a gambler, thereby encouraging gamblers to play continuously.
2. ⁠ ESCAPISM: As we already know, the more time a gambler spends on gambling, the more the chances of getting addicted, and we know that one thing the Virtual world is best at is offering an escape from the real world, thereby leading players to spend more time immersed in the game.
This and several other characteristics of the Virtual games has the potential of leading gamblers into addiction.
Do share your opinion on what you think, are you also of the opinion that Virtual games are more addictive tha real life games, considering the fact that real life games has its own Hidden addictions too.

I have had more wins from virtual betting than real life sports betting and overtime I prefer it over real sport betting. There's absolutely no point I'm waiting patiently for something that might not even go according to your prediction, I love saving myself from the tension and overthinking about what the outcome might be, I just play virtuals and get the results instantly.i won't really say I have a winning strategy, perhaps it's just luck, but before playing I always do a little check on statistics and  make some comparisons before playing

[uneng]

Real life sporting events are more addicting if you take into consideration the number of gamblers involved on each gambling activity, as there are more gamblers betting on real life events. Virtual sports aren't a things for most people and there are many who don't even know about its existence. Moreover, we don't see this category of gambling being advertised with frequency in sports scene.

On the other hand, there are many sports betting platforms which feature real life sporting matches being promoted in soccer championships around the world. Maybe in the future this tendency may change, as more people get in contact with the another category of gambling, but for now the gambling scene favours real events as the most popular ones, and as consequence, the one which has more potential addicted gamblers.

[AmoreJaz]

Real life sporting events are more addicting if you take into consideration the number of gamblers involved on each gambling activity, as there are more gamblers betting on real life events. Virtual sports aren't a things for most people and there are many who don't even know about its existence. Moreover, we don't see this category of gambling being advertised with frequency in sports scene.

On the other hand, there are many sports betting platforms which feature real life sporting matches being promoted in soccer championships around the world. Maybe in the future this tendency may change, as more people get in contact with the another category of gambling, but for now the gambling scene favours real events as the most popular ones, and as consequence, the one which has more potential addicted gamblers.

I believe in the current settings, there are now more online sportsbettors owed to a lot of benefits such as convenience. However, we can't still totally eradicate the actual bettors as there are still sports like horse racing that are watched physically and so of bettors.

In online gambling, I believe, there are also a great number of youngsters who are into this activity. As some sites can be accessed without asking any credentials, for sure, some of the younger gen are already into this. They are also easy to understand what's going on over cyberspace as well as the installation of apps now is easy as 1,2,3.

[$weetne$$]

It’s always different judging an addictive gambler just because they love playing virtual game or traditional games, anyone can easily get addicted depending on how they view gambling not the game. For example, majority of people love playing virtual games but not all are addicted gamblers meanwhile people choose to gamble regular regardless the game choice continuous, that’s when we can say a gambler is addicted but when it comes to choice I still believe the traditional games has more gamblers compared to virtual games because anything can happen.

Think about it in this way that traditional games are getting overwhelmed by virtual games. Virtual games are like casino luck based games that you do not have to know anything about the two teams playing before you are going to stake on the team you think will win because your knowledge is not going to help you when playing virtual games. Traditional games can not be played all the time because they have time that they will not be available for gambling but virtual games are available all the time because if they are not played based on when there are actually real games being played. You can play virtual games during when there are breaks in league games therefore it has to have a high numbers of addicted gamblers but individually, we can get addicted to any one among the two or both.

[Stablexcoin]

It’s always different judging an addictive gambler just because they love playing virtual game or traditional games, anyone can easily get addicted depending on how they view gambling not the game. For example, majority of people love playing virtual games but not all are addicted gamblers meanwhile people choose to gamble regular regardless the game choice continuous, that’s when we can say a gambler is addicted but when it comes to choice I still believe the traditional games has more gamblers compared to virtual games because anything can happen.

It's all the same thing in my opinion. Virtual games or traditional games are viewed in the same way because they are under gambling. Every individual new or old in the gambling industry has a preferred gambling choice of betting that works for them. And it is based on what they like and to which they are addicted.

If by statistics analysis we get to see more virtual gamblers than traditional gamblers then it is obvious that virtual gamblers will have the highest number of gambling addicts. Note its not because they of the preferred games, its because of the fact that they are addicted to gambling.

[Onyeeze]

It’s always different judging an addictive gambler just because they love playing virtual game or traditional games, anyone can easily get addicted depending on how they view gambling not the game. For example, majority of people love playing virtual games but not all are addicted gamblers meanwhile people choose to gamble regular regardless the game choice continuous, that’s when we can say a gambler is addicted but when it comes to choice I still believe the traditional games has more gamblers compared to virtual games because anything can happen.

when we say someone is addicted gambler, we don't me that the person is a lover of gambling, someone is a gambling addict two things maybe caused of it, someone can be addicted due to desperation of making money and someone can be addicted because they need to recover what they have loss, its not because of they love gambling, but virtual game and normal gambling both people involve themselves fully because their target, a gambling addict doesn't like to gamble with virtual but normal support betting kind of gambling, we can't compare both of them as you mentioned until have present the statistics or data analysis of virtual gambling and traditional gambling before we can finalise to one.

[LDL]

Whether called virtual or real life gambling both have a negative impact on people's lives. Both virtual and real life is an ultimate form of addiction. Here if a gambler is addicted to gambling virtually, there is a 100% chance of mental breakdown as well as financial breakdown. However, currently virtual life seems to be more attracted to gambling than real life gambling, especially a large section of the young generation is most likely to participate in virtual gambling. Real life gambling has several obstacles but in virtual life gambling it is possible to overcome those obstacles that is why a large part of the young generation is more and more attracted to virtual gambling.

[Weawant]

All that you shared are true facts about the nature of gambling and the concept of the quest for instant results, before now gambler did had to wait till the end of the games to have their results and the outcome come of the game becomes their fate, it was even more controllable than now because they have to deal with the dopamine pump which isn't an easy one to fight.

Only a few gamblers are able to survive that fight, and the interesting part is that these gamblers don't realize it till the have actually exhausted all they have got, in some cases,they literally exhaust even the one they have won from the house and the sad part has to be that that was the design, the house actually did designed it to work that way because that's even a quicker and more lucrative way of making money for them than. Would with the regular waiting for the actual physical games to elaps and most gamblers aren't aware of this design.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I have had more wins from virtual betting than real life sports betting and overtime I prefer it over real sport betting. There's absolutely no point I'm waiting patiently for something that might not even go according to your prediction, I love saving myself from the tension and overthinking about what the outcome might be, I just play virtuals and get the results instantly.i won't really say I have a winning strategy, perhaps it's just luck, but before playing I always do a little check on statistics and  make some comparisons before playing

The same way you have more winnings on a virtue sport bet than real life sport betting, you could have also experienced more losses compared to how you lose to real life sport betting. The one we choose to bet on is based on our preference; beside how long the game takes to show results, it doesn't determine the outcome of the game; rather, the time frame for each bet is the only thing that's going to be different.

[mirakal]

Virtual games have always been around in different forms, it just got more automated with the innovation of technology.

There are players who are addicted to sports betting but will not spend anytime on virtual forms of gambling, how addictive a particular game can be depends on the players and what they love to play.

- Jay -

I certainly agree on this. All forms of gambling games are actually addictive, otherwise gambling casinos would not be here for long if these gambling games do not create a huge impact to its players, the reason why they keep on coming to the casino, regardless if it’s online or offline.

However, when it comes to how heavy the impact of those games to its players that makes them so much addicted, it depends on the players already how they manage their gambling activities. If they continue gambling but still exercise discipline and set limit on their betting funds, I guess it’s not actually gambling addiction, but more looking for entertainment through these gambling games.

[Pi-network314159]

Actually virtual gambling is the most addictive gambling in the history of gambling and shouldn't be encouraged atol. It has damaged most people physicaly, psychologically, emotionally and otherwise. Alot of the youth has been trapped by virtual game it is eating them up and no one to rescue them. In conclusion virtual is more addictive than real life bet. I will encourage rela life bet than virtual because you loses or win instantly within the shortest period of some seconds.

[junder]

Actually virtual gambling is the most addictive gambling in the history of gambling and shouldn't be encouraged atol. It has damaged most people physicaly, psychologically, emotionally and otherwise. Alot of the youth has been trapped by virtual game it is eating them up and no one to rescue them. In conclusion virtual is more addictive than real life bet. I will encourage rela life bet than virtual because you loses or win instantly within the shortest period of some seconds.

Virtual gambling or others have their own similarities, namely the addiction that will be experienced by the player, but if the player himself can control himself, then there will be no feeling of fulfilling the addiction that arises. For people who really understand the gambling scenario, they will be able to control themselves, whether it is with virtual gambling or others, and conversely for people who fulfill their addiction to gambling, they will find problems that can be said to have become something that is certain to happen.
I agree with what you said about the many young people who are trapped by virtual games, because this happened to my own brother. Where he was trapped in a virtual game reluctantly to look for work even though he was old enough to prepare for the future such as marriage and others and what is annoying is that I am always his target in terms of finances where he always asks me for money. It should be noted that when you are trapped in this, it is difficult to recover because I myself have done many things but there is no change at all that has happened to my brother.

[viljy]

An unusual term is Virtual Sports Gambling. I'm used to the term e-sports. Therefore, at first I thought that this was some kind of new trend. In my opinion, there is no difference in the occurrence of gambling addiction between the varieties of gambling. The reasons for addiction are in the player's head, not where they play, in the real world or not. If this is an emotionally labile person, then there is a high risk of addiction.

[Oasisman]

Between these two? I'd say, Virtual Sports Betting CAN cause addiction. I didn't say real sports betting aren't addictive, but there's a difference between these two that can cause severe addiction.
I don't have any experience in virtual sports betting, simply because I don't like to see or even put a bet on a sport that's not even real. I'd prefer and enjoy real sports live. I think there are no limit on how many games you want to watch or put a bet on for virtual sports betting. correct me if I'm wrong. That only means, a gambler can bet as much as he want on his favorite team, unlike the real sports that you'll only rely on the schedule on your favorite teams and that means you'll have to wait for that specific day or time to watch and make a bet. This is just one of the many things I see why virtual sports betting are more addictive than real life sports betting.

[iv4n]

Do share your opinion on what you think, are you also of the opinion that Virtual games are more addictive tha real life games, considering the fact that real life games has its own Hidden addictions too.

I can only repeat myself...we are all addicts. It doesn't matter what we bet on and how much we bet, what matters is whether we control the gambling costs and how much time we spend gambling, or whether that urge controls us.

We are not all the same, some earn more, some less... some people have more or less free time, and each of us has our own idea of ​​fun. And it's ok to have fun with gambling as long as it doesn't affect your life and other life activities. Gambling responsibly is not just some word out there, being responsible is very important, and those who are responsible will gamble without problems... those who are not can expect problems, and the longer this irresponsibility lasts, the problems will only grow and accumulate.

[Cityhunter34]

Normally their is know how one can compare virtual sports betting with real life sports betting the two are not the same at all the most addictive is virtual sports betting because everybody need quick money which is causing so many losses to gamblers because they always have this feeling that real life sports betting is a waist of time without noing that he is saving us not to lose too much in gambling, because sometimes you can just decide to play one ticket and wait for the results but though once you go to play virtual their is no how you can only play one ticket due to the spirit of quick money.

[Dailyscript]

All forms of gambling can be addictive if not controlled. Some gamblers are hooked on sports betting or slot games. But some people focus on virtual bets and the gamble responsibly. I am not a fan of virtual bets because they don't look real to me. I don't get the pleasure I derive when I place a bet on a real club. I also suspect that people can easily lose more money on virtual bets because the duration of the games is too short. I think gamblers should focus on games they enjoy and also gamble responsibly.

Yeah you’re absolutely correct, the feeling on betting on simulated games may not actually be as fun as betting on real clubs with real players. But I think the main reason why people would rather choose to bet on virtual sports games could be because of the quick profits it offers, in a matter of seconds of minutes, the fate of your bets has already been decided and you’ll be able to know whether or not you won and then choose whether or not to move to the next one, rather having to wait for over 90 minutes plus before the fate of your bets can be decided. Some gamblers preferably view this as a better and quicker way to gambler and make money, and yes this could potentially release dopamine in a gambler, thereby compelling him to make some decisions he wouldn’t ordinarily make if he had the patience to bet on real life games.

There is always a reason why people gamble in visual games apart from the quick profits. It looks a lot easier for some people because if you study the games from past matches played you may be able to find a good pick that they can win from. Also, most gamblers prefer to see their winning or loss immediately instead of betting on live sports and then you get to have anxiety when watching the game. And lastly, some gamblers need the money they feel they can win asap to use for emergencies or another purpose.

Exactly what am saying. The pressure in live games makes a lot of gamblers make hateful decisions like cashing out before time. Some cash out by just taking back the money they used to stake in the game at the end the game would end up playing and they will be filled with regrets.

[Makus]

An unusual term is Virtual Sports Gambling. I'm used to the term e-sports. Therefore, at first I thought that this was some kind of new trend. In my opinion, there is no difference in the occurrence of gambling addiction between the varieties of gambling. The reasons for addiction are in the player's head, not where they play, in the real world or not. If this is an emotionally labile person, then there is a high risk of addiction.

There is no doubt you are correct but virtual  games or e sport as you call it can serve as a catalyst  to help speed up the addiction process, one can gamble on virtual games without really  getting addicted, as its almost similar to gambling on casino games. From where I'm from, majority of the gambler get addicted because  they gamble on football virtual games so a general conclusion has be drown that virtual  games are the main reason for addiction. And here is their fact, gambling on football games usually  take to to 90+ minutes before the final result is given out, and that could help slow the rate of gambling as gamblers have to wait for 90+ minutes and most especially their favorite  selections could be scheduled at week ends but virtual games can last for less than 5 minutes and its continuous through out the whole week days, however its easy accessibility makes it more available to be gambled on and abused by some gamblers.