Does online gambling lead to more addiction?

[Hirose UK]

If I give a correct reply to this topic, then I must say that online casinos may have attracted more gamblers. People are showing more interest in online casinos because offline casinos do not have all the advantages that online casinos have. Moreover, if you can enjoy all the benefits while sitting at home, why would people be attracted to non-updated things without updates? Especially during various pandemics, people are becoming more interested in online gambling because of the convenience of spending time sitting at home.

When more people are attracted towards it for some reason, surely the gambling addiction too could've increased. This is the real part of gambling. Users get ease of access, and the same makes them gamble, unlike the situation and location. When it comes to offline gambling, one cannot move as he or she likes. This restrict them spending money and time to certain limits. This is where the addiction is found much more in online gambling than in offline gambling.

That is why every individual who plays and likes to gamble online has the responsibility to take care of themselves and they must also be able to have an approach or commitment related to time to the use of money because the convenience obtained during online gambling sometimes makes someone forget everything.
Both places actually also have the same potential in terms of the potential for causing addiction, but online gambling has given rise to more gamblers or even addicts, which of course will all be the same and everyone will accept every consequence of what they choose.

[laijsica]

If I give a correct reply to this topic, then I must say that online casinos may have attracted more gamblers. People are showing more interest in online casinos because offline casinos do not have all the advantages that online casinos have. Moreover, if you can enjoy all the benefits while sitting at home, why would people be attracted to non-updated things without updates? Especially during various pandemics, people are becoming more interested in online gambling because of the convenience of spending time sitting at home.

When more people are attracted towards it for some reason, surely the gambling addiction too could've increased. This is the real part of gambling. Users get ease of access, and the same makes them gamble, unlike the situation and location. When it comes to offline gambling, one cannot move as he or she likes. This restrict them spending money and time to certain limits. This is where the addiction is found much more in online gambling than in offline gambling.

That is why every individual who plays and likes to gamble online has the responsibility to take care of themselves and they must also be able to have an approach or commitment related to time to the use of money because the convenience obtained during online gambling sometimes makes someone forget everything.
Both places actually also have the same potential in terms of the potential for causing addiction, but online gambling has given rise to more gamblers or even addicts, which of course will all be the same and everyone will accept every consequence of what they choose.

The negative consequences of gambling, whether offline or online, can lead to addiction and it is more prevalent online. Because here you have to deal with the situation in a completely independent psychological way. I often see it as more of an addiction where I tend to lose money and you can't save it in your wallet even if you want to. Trying to limit yourself can reduce your losses. You need to set a strategy and gamble responsibly.

In offline gambling you can be positively influenced by people close to you/friends and set deadlines. You can set limits when you need to stop gambling and be aware of your own behavior when using money.

[Fredomago]

If I give a correct reply to this topic, then I must say that online casinos may have attracted more gamblers. People are showing more interest in online casinos because offline casinos do not have all the advantages that online casinos have. Moreover, if you can enjoy all the benefits while sitting at home, why would people be attracted to non-updated things without updates? Especially during various pandemics, people are becoming more interested in online gambling because of the convenience of spending time sitting at home.

When more people are attracted towards it for some reason, surely the gambling addiction too could've increased. This is the real part of gambling. Users get ease of access, and the same makes them gamble, unlike the situation and location. When it comes to offline gambling, one cannot move as he or she likes. This restrict them spending money and time to certain limits. This is where the addiction is found much more in online gambling than in offline gambling.

It added the restriction when you are in offshore gambling, enough amount of money and the people that sorrounds you things that gives hesitation, though if it's already in the stage of high addiction it differs, but in terms of playing to entertain yourself it avoid getting addicted, while in online gaming where there's no restriction at all, you can do whatever you want and whenever you like, that's added the potentials of getting hook deeply.

You can't prevent the lust when there's no one around you, it's more lucky easier to hook up when you can just add up money and play all along since online gambling is easy at it is even inside the comfort of your room.

[knowngunman]

I guess, yes online gambling can be more addictive as compared to real gambling. When you do physical gambling, you may face some hurdles like going to the casino and how long you stay there etc etc. With online gambling you can just stay online and gamble the whole day and night with no one watching or stopping you. This is like the same addiction like some teenagers get addicted to watch porn all night because its again easily assessible everytime & everywhere 

Look, this addiction of a thing is more of individual personality than the method they use to gamble. If you're addicted, you're simply addicted irrespective of how you access the gambling. It has more to do with individual mind than how accessible or easily they can gamble. On several occasions, I have come across addicted gamblers that sleep around or find themselves as early as possible in gambling centre due to addiction. On the contrary, majority of us also have gambling apps in our phones and can easily access but are we addicted? At least, I can speak for myself and yes I'm not addicted. That's why I said it has to do with personality and not how easily you access it.

[bubilas]

Those that lives far away from a physical casino can not always have the chance to get there and gamble all the time, and because of that, they might easily stay away from gamble if they become too addicted to gamble. As a gambler, have to be aware that excessive gamble can lead to bigger loss. Because online gamble is easy to access it will also make addicted gambler gamble more anytime they have money. And am sure even an under age gamblers will also take advantage of the online casino and gamble when they are not up to the age of gambling.

I'm sure that this really happens, it's just that the online world is so diverse and you can find various tricks that will allow those who are actually prohibited from doing so due to age restrictions to play. They can ask their older brother, or try to quietly log in from his account on his device to play a little for real money. Or somehow pass verification on their parents' documents or something like that. On the other hand, if I were a parent, I would set up parental control that would monitor everything from a home computer. But there is no guarantee that they will not log in from another device where they cannot be monitored.

There are also many different AI programs that forge documents very well. Such programs have paid subscriptions and are full of them on the dark web. Many cryptocurrency exchanges have admitted that they have successfully verified such documents. Therefore, I believe that if any young gambler sets a goal, he will be able to easily pass verification at any bookmaker or casino. And let many understand this trick and ban him, but there will be those who will give him successful verification. And I am not even talking about the fact that some casinos will pretend to have verified, and this will continue until the first attempt to withdraw funds from the deposit.

Well, I'm not sure about AI that it can work because the developers should, in theory, build in protective mechanisms to counteract such use. But your second point seems more realistic, because there are plenty of such stories when a player has passed verification, even if he tried to cheat, but after winning, they constantly force him to pass it again and again. Of course, most gambling companies will not ruin their reputation because of this, but small ones can take such a step and come up with excuses that after all, a winning player passed verification by mistake and now has no right to win or something similar.

Yes, the thing is that I have seen such programs with my own eyes and they are real. AI will generate such images because it does not understand the context of what it is doing now. It will be given the command "make effects in this document like in this real one" and AI will make similar fonts, seals and the like. Regarding the second point - a similar story happened to me. One poker room made me provide 4 different types of documents, because of which I was never able to receive my winnings.

[ethereumhunter]

The negative consequences of gambling, whether offline or online, can lead to addiction and it is more prevalent online. Because here you have to deal with the situation in a completely independent psychological way. I often see it as more of an addiction where I tend to lose money and you can't save it in your wallet even if you want to. Trying to limit yourself can reduce your losses. You need to set a strategy and gamble responsibly.

In offline gambling you can be positively influenced by people close to you/friends and set deadlines. You can set limits when you need to stop gambling and be aware of your own behavior when using money.

You are right but even people know that but don't stop them from playing gambling and still trying to win the games. So that is normal if we see the number of people who addicted to gambling can increase anytime because those people can not realize the bad effect that they can get from gambling. They don't prepare themselves how to prevent the gambling addiction instead still playing gambling because the temptation to win will still be there. Limitation, discipline and strictly rules can help you from the gambling addiction but you must practice before you can familiar with that and know what you need to do to prevent the gambling addiction.

Friends can be the reason you can addicted to gambling because you can not stop yourself when one of your friend ask you to keep playing gambling with him. So you need to have clear boundaries to protect yourself from any bad effect that can happen.

[xenomorfo]

It added the restriction when you are in offshore gambling, enough amount of money and the people that sorrounds you things that gives hesitation, though if it's already in the stage of high addiction it differs, but in terms of playing to entertain yourself it avoid getting addicted, while in online gaming where there's no restriction at all, you can do whatever you want and whenever you like, that's added the potentials of getting hook deeply.

You can't prevent the lust when there's no one around you, it's more lucky easier to hook up when you can just add up money and play all along since online gambling is easy at it is even inside the comfort of your room.

Try not to fall, it's not worth ruining about it. Continue to play the small figures that you decide to play and not think about others.
Play to have fun to spend time or better yet, avoid online and play presence with your friends.
In my opinion you have fun more.

[bakasabo]

What is the difference between addiction and habit? Online gambling is more convenient than offline and for me, because it is available at any place, while having need to kill time, I can play a little bit. What would you call it? Addiction or a habit, like other have checking facebook or instagram when have spare time. I call it a habit. I call it a habit because I dont have a strong wish or aim to win, earn.

[junder]

The existence of online gambling makes people now moving their gambling habit from offline casino into online casino. They see many easiness that online casino offer to them so that makes people like to stay at online casino longer than in offline casino. The presence of Internet give this easiness to all party such as people and the online business and the business can grow their business bigger by getting many members.

People must aware that playing online gambling give more risk and almost the same as playing offline gambling. So they must be careful and aware not to be addicted to gambling and always prevent the big lose.

Of course, for those who really like to gamble offline have a great chance to continue their habits by gambling online, although there may be differences in these two things, but online gambling is no less exciting to do. In addition, many people who previously did not know gambling but with the existence of online gambling can make them addicted and crazy about chasing victory.

Indeed, the presence of the internet makes it easier to do many things, such as from everyday life many people can shop for what they need without having to step foot into the store first, and this is the same as gambling. It is only natural that online gambling can attract many people because everyone is now familiar with gadgets and the internet.

[Muba20]

I think it's a given that gambling online makes one more addicted. You have it in your computer, on your laptop and even on your phone anywhere you go.

I guess, yes online gambling can be more addictive as compared to real gambling. When you do physical gambling, you may face some hurdles like going to the casino and how long you stay there etc etc. With online gambling you can just stay online and gamble the whole day and night with no one watching or stopping you. This is like the same addiction like some teenagers get addicted to watch porn all night because its again easily assessible everytime & everywhere 

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been mentioned in your words. If a gambler is gambled to physical casinos, he needs hard money. He can lose as much money as he has at that time but he has to stop as soon as the money runs out. But on the online platform, a gambler can continue his gambling without stopping. As long as his money is in the online account. Some gamblers try to deposit money into gambling with their bank cards. That is, when the gambler loses, he can continue his gambling regularly. That is why gamblers are more likely to become addicted to online platforms.

[Negotiation]

I think it's a given that gambling online makes one more addicted. You have it in your computer, on your laptop and even on your phone anywhere you go.

I guess, yes online gambling can be more addictive as compared to real gambling. When you do physical gambling, you may face some hurdles like going to the casino and how long you stay there etc etc. With online gambling you can just stay online and gamble the whole day and night with no one watching or stopping you. This is like the same addiction like some teenagers get addicted to watch porn all night because its again easily assessible everytime & everywhere 

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been mentioned in your words. If a gambler is gambled to physical casinos, he needs hard money. He can lose as much money as he has at that time but he has to stop as soon as the money runs out. But on the online platform, a gambler can continue his gambling without stopping. As long as his money is in the online account. Some gamblers try to deposit money into gambling with their bank cards. That is, when the gambler loses, he can continue his gambling regularly. That is why gamblers are more likely to become addicted to online platforms.

Rightly said online gambling has become a serious problem nowadays especially among the younger generation who have less control over their gambling, and even if they lose they want to win more which pushes them towards more addiction. Various online gambling platforms through the internet and smartphones attract users with tempting offers and advertisements. Many people become addicted to online gambling in the hope of earning more money in a short time.

[TopTort777]

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been
Rightly said online gambling has become a serious problem nowadays especially among the younger generation who have less control over their gambling, and even if they lose they want to win more which pushes them towards more addiction. Various online gambling platforms through the internet and smartphones attract users with tempting offers and advertisements. Many people become addicted to online gambling in the hope of earning more money in a short time.

Besides gambling, online and smartphones offer many different things and I would not say that every kid that has access to internet on mobile will be gambling, even if he has opportunity. Because kids hardly focus on something for longer period (thanks to social medias like tiktok, instagram and swiping), I think they jump from one activity on their mobile to another all the time. Even if they gamble, from 24 hours a day, they probably spend 10-15minutes on gambling only. I agree that they can use gambling platform frequently, but that isnt an addiction imho.

[Obab]

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been
Rightly said online gambling has become a serious problem nowadays especially among the younger generation who have less control over their gambling, and even if they lose they want to win more which pushes them towards more addiction. Various online gambling platforms through the internet and smartphones attract users with tempting offers and advertisements. Many people become addicted to online gambling in the hope of earning more money in a short time.

Besides gambling, online and smartphones offer many different things and I would not say that every kid that has access to internet on mobile will be gambling, even if he has opportunity. Because kids hardly focus on something for longer period (thanks to social medias like tiktok, instagram and swiping), I think they jump from one activity on their mobile to another all the time. Even if they gamble, from 24 hours a day, they probably spend 10-15minutes on gambling only. I agree that they can use gambling platform frequently, but that isnt an addiction imho.

Yes, in the present technology age, social media has reached every house in the good tip of good tip and live casinos have reached mobile phones by everyone via the internet. And many of the children have become addicted to social media a little later they spend time there, but in the case of kids, the words you mentioned in this live casino are clearly stated that children are not addicted to the casino game. It’s absolutely right because children are less attracted to the casino but those over 18 who are addicted to this online casino and they are constantly playing these games. Someone is playing funny while somebody is choosing these games to earn money again.

[blomen]

online gambling significantly increases our chances of becoming addicted.

the first reason is its easy accessibility. just imagine, you do not even have to get out of your bed to gamble, yet you release so much dopamine that you never want to leave. many people have already talked about this. the easier it is to access something, the more likely we are to do it. if everyone had to drive or leave their house to gamble, we would see a significant decrease in the number of gamblers. online gambling has now become an industry.

secondly, and this is my personal opinion, online gambling has too many ways to make people addicted. all those fun sounds, winning animations, algorithms, and tricks make it so easy that even a baby could do it. but if you were gambling in a real place, you would be exposed to much less entertainment, and you would have more control.

[Dewi Aries]

What is the difference between addiction and habit? Online gambling is more convenient than offline and for me, because it is available at any place, while having need to kill time, I can play a little bit. What would you call it? Addiction or a habit, like other have checking facebook or instagram when have spare time. I call it a habit. I call it a habit because I dont have a strong wish or aim to win, earn.

Hmm this is a bit difficult, but for me addiction is when you can't leave it at all for some reason, such as in the context of addiction in gambling where one of the reasons someone becomes addicted is because he always wants to win without considering the consequences of the risk, habits and addictions are a bit similar but if explained in more detail of course there are differences, both are still something that cannot be left by someone but for addiction itself has something more, meaning there is a main purpose why a gambler can get caught up in addiction such as chasing money where the addiction can happen consciously or not. On the other hand regardless of whatever it is I agree with you that online gambling is much more comfortable than physical because of its easy accessibility but for the problem of addiction I don't think it really depends on accessibility.

[GIF-JOBS]

What is the difference between addiction and habit? Online gambling is more convenient than offline and for me, because it is available at any place, while having need to kill time, I can play a little bit. What would you call it? Addiction or a habit, like other have checking facebook or instagram when have spare time. I call it a habit. I call it a habit because I dont have a strong wish or aim to win, earn.

Hmm this is a bit difficult, but for me addiction is when you can't leave it at all for some reason, such as in the context of addiction in gambling where one of the reasons someone becomes addicted is because he always wants to win without considering the consequences of the risk, habits and addictions are a bit similar but if explained in more detail of course there are differences, both are still something that cannot be left by someone but for addiction itself has something more, meaning there is a main purpose why a gambler can get caught up in addiction such as chasing money where the addiction can happen consciously or not. On the other hand regardless of whatever it is I agree with you that online gambling is much more comfortable than physical because of its easy accessibility but for the problem of addiction I don't think it really depends on accessibility.

Addiction is something that, once it enters a gambler, takes a deep form, and even if he wants to, he cannot give up the addiction later. As a result of this type of addiction, gamblers start seeing gambling as if there is no risk in gambling, in general, they avoid the issue of risk while gambling and focus only on profit. But as a result, they only face losses. And the most affected thing at present is the ease of availability of online gambling and its low security, gamblers easily get access to online gambling with false information, and gamble a lot secretly.

But yes, I agree with you, gambling addiction does not depend on accessibility alone, if a gambler gambles responsibly from the beginning, and adheres to his limitations well, then it is definitely possible to stay away from gambling addiction. But not everyone can adhere to these limitations and responsibilities well, which is why the number of addicted gamblers is very high at present.

[Victorybit1]

Everything that has an advantage also has a disadvantage. Before online gambling started becoming as popular as it is today, which many can link to the COVID-19 spread that restricted people from leaving their homes, physical casinos and betting shops had also been producing gambling addicts.

Anyone can get addicted to whichever means they use for gambling; if you don't have self-control, you will get addicted even if it costs you a whole day to go and gamble. Some people won't mind as much as it's going to satisfy their gambling urge.

You are right, the means of gambling doesn't really matter, it's possible to become addicted to any of them.There are gamblers that prefer to gamble in a physical casino because they feel like it would prevent them from getting addicted to gambling but little do they know that if they are constantly involved in physical casino gambling they can still get addicted to it. But the fact remains that online gambling has created more chronic gamblers In the society than offline gambling. There should be a sense of moderation in everything we do, gambling should be simply for the purpose of having fun and not a way to get quick money.

[sompitonov]

Hmm this is a bit difficult, but for me addiction is when you can't leave it at all for some reason, such as in the context of addiction in gambling where one of the reasons someone becomes addicted is because he always wants to win without considering the consequences of the risk, habits and addictions are a bit similar but if explained in more detail of course there are differences, both are still something that cannot be left by someone but for addiction itself has something more, meaning there is a main purpose why a gambler can get caught up in addiction such as chasing money where the addiction can happen consciously or not. On the other hand regardless of whatever it is I agree with you that online gambling is much more comfortable than physical because of its easy accessibility but for the problem of addiction I don't think it really depends on accessibility.

In principle, to some extent you are right, if a player wants to play, he will find almost any way to do it, although if the desire is not too great, he may be too lazy to go to a physical casino near his home, but it is much easier to turn on a laptop to play online, so in the end, those who lost extra money in this way are significantly higher. Even a common example can be, if a player has insomnia, he will take and even from a mobile phone can go online, even lying in bed and covered with a blanket, and his wife can sleep on the side, lol. The example is of course funny, but it is due to such situations that there are more players in online casinos. Another example can be a family holiday, and the addicted player will go to another room and also start playing from a mobile phone, and there are many such examples ...

[Proty]

I think it's a given that gambling online makes one more addicted. You have it in your computer, on your laptop and even on your phone anywhere you go.

I guess, yes online gambling can be more addictive as compared to real gambling. When you do physical gambling, you may face some hurdles like going to the casino and how long you stay there etc etc. With online gambling you can just stay online and gamble the whole day and night with no one watching or stopping you. This is like the same addiction like some teenagers get addicted to watch porn all night because its again easily assessible everytime & everywhere 

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been mentioned in your words. If a gambler is gambled to physical casinos, he needs hard money. He can lose as much money as he has at that time but he has to stop as soon as the money runs out. But on the online platform, a gambler can continue his gambling without stopping. As long as his money is in the online account. Some gamblers try to deposit money into gambling with their bank cards. That is, when the gambler loses, he can continue his gambling regularly. That is why gamblers are more likely to become addicted to online platforms.

Rightly said online gambling has become a serious problem nowadays especially among the younger generation who have less control over their gambling, and even if they lose they want to win more which pushes them towards more addiction. Various online gambling platforms through the internet and smartphones attract users with tempting offers and advertisements. Many people become addicted to online gambling in the hope of earning more money in a short time.

It is very wrong to view online gambling as a problem because you are not force into it, it is a personal decision to be involved with gambling instead of seeing online gambling as a problem, we should see our self as the main problem because we are responsible for our actions, people are always looking for the easy way even When we are responsible we are always looking for were to shift the blame to.  Moderation in all things, when you get addicted to drinking of alcohol are we to blame alcohol for your addiction or you. Until you see that you are in control of your life and responsible for all your actions them you can be able to control every  action you take. But when you are always feeling that something is responsible for your actions then you will always look for means to shift the blame. Online gambling is not a problem but your inability to control your gambling habits that where the problem lies.

[romero121]

I think it's a given that gambling online makes one more addicted. You have it in your computer, on your laptop and even on your phone anywhere you go.

I guess, yes online gambling can be more addictive as compared to real gambling. When you do physical gambling, you may face some hurdles like going to the casino and how long you stay there etc etc. With online gambling you can just stay online and gamble the whole day and night with no one watching or stopping you. This is like the same addiction like some teenagers get addicted to watch porn all night because its again easily assessible everytime & everywhere 

A gambler can be addicted to both physical and online gambling platforms. But why the chances of being addicted online are more has been mentioned in your words. If a gambler is gambled to physical casinos, he needs hard money. He can lose as much money as he has at that time but he has to stop as soon as the money runs out. But on the online platform, a gambler can continue his gambling without stopping. As long as his money is in the online account. Some gamblers try to deposit money into gambling with their bank cards. That is, when the gambler loses, he can continue his gambling regularly. That is why gamblers are more likely to become addicted to online platforms.

Rightly said online gambling has become a serious problem nowadays especially among the younger generation who have less control over their gambling, and even if they lose they want to win more which pushes them towards more addiction. Various online gambling platforms through the internet and smartphones attract users with tempting offers and advertisements. Many people become addicted to online gambling in the hope of earning more money in a short time.

It is very wrong to view online gambling as a problem because you are not force into it, it is a personal decision to be involved with gambling instead of seeing online gambling as a problem, we should see our self as the main problem because we are responsible for our actions, people are always looking for the easy way even When we are responsible we are always looking for were to shift the blame to.  Moderation in all things, when you get addicted to drinking of alcohol are we to blame alcohol for your addiction or you. Until you see that you are in control of your life and responsible for all your actions them you can be able to control every  action you take. But when you are always feeling that something is responsible for your actions then you will always look for means to shift the blame. Online gambling is not a problem but your inability to control your gambling habits that where the problem lies.

What you say is one hundred percent right, because we're responsible for our activities. With the existence of online gambling, the process has been made easier, and people have gotten access to gambling on the go. When the process has got a transformation, people started to lose control. Here we can't blame the gambling site owners as well as the gamblers. For the owners, it is business, and for the people, it is an easily accessible choice to find their luck. Here the gamblers need to be more responsible than the owners because we're risking the money expecting the bigger one, whereas the owners have an edge unlike the win and loss happening with the gamblers. If there is no online gambling access, there might be less addiction than in the present day because one can gamble from any corner of the world. The only requirement is a stable internet connection.