Does online gambling lead to more addiction?

[Slow death]

Well, I believe that it is not necessary to think much to come to the conclusion that it is easier for people to become addicted to gambling when they play online compared to when they play in a physical casino, this is because physical casinos are far from most people and physical casinos are not open every day and at all hours, whereas in the case of online casinos they are open every day and all day long, people just need to have a phone and they will have access to online casinos every day and at any time. This article explains a lot about this

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Naturally, gambling (both online and offline)  have made so many people to become addicted and why did they become addicted?, they became addicted because they allowed themselves to lose control of themselves. Addiction starts by signs and symptoms and at that moment, the victims had the option to either correct their mistakes and become disciplined so that they wouldn't get so addicted but they allowed themselves.

There's no form of gambling that people have not been addicted to, that's to say, the problem is not the kind of gambling (offline or online) but individuals are the product of their actions and decisions.

[ethereumhunter]

Online gambling will be more addicted than offline gambling because people can visit on the online casino anytime they want without go to that casino. That makes people can spend their spare time even if that is just for short time to playing gambling so that will not makes them difficult to keep playing gambling. Even they can place their bet for just a few minutes after analyze the match so they can continue doing the other activities and return to casino to see the result. So we must have more control over ourselves if we choose to playing gambling in online casino because the temptation will be bigger than offline casino.

[danherbias07]

Easy access is the main problem. We can play games like it just one click away from us and we play them without even thinking about the risk we will be taking.
For me, we should avoid this kind of point of view because that's when we start to gamble without even thinking ahead. I have been gambling in slots and casino games for a long time and I can tell how easy it for us to just keep on deposing even though we already lose a certain good amount. I don't recommend this because it is a foolish thing to do. Play and get out. Rinse and repeat. Make some pauses before playing again.

[SuperBitMan]

Yes online gambling leads to more addition, if you go to gambling store and there's a lot of people there struggling to place a bet and you manage to place a bet there that day you won't find it easy to come back again that same day because of the difficulty in placing a bet, and going out from your house to a gambling store maybe very difficult for someone but if you are gambling online all this things won't be a problem anymore because you now have access to gambling in your phone and that is what lead to addition, now if before going to a gambling store after you have place 1 bet was stressful for you it won't be anymore because you have it on your phone, there are some people after they have placed a bet and they see another live match they will still play it but that can only become easy for you if you are gambling online if you are not gambling online even if you see a live game you won't have interest to go to gambling store to place the game because it will be stressful and before you reach the gambling store the odds may have changed, so the point is anything that gives you easy access to something can make it additive.

[Finestream]

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Aside from that, you can never take a loan from a casino. This helps you keep your limits. But the problem is online casinos; even kids or those below 18 can gamble already, and it is a worrying condition.

Falling into addiction is still possible because that depends on our gaming behavior. That is why knowing how to control ourselves is necessary, whether it is online or offline. The truth is that gambling is not bad unless we treat it wrong, unfortunately, most of us do.

The technology today is quite alarming as basically can access online sites anywhere, anytime. So without the supervision of parents, a lot of kids have the chance to really go online and find these gambling sites without their knowledge. And some will really be on the verge of addiction or will be addicts if they won't be supervised by their respective parents.

That is a problem these days because not all the time we have control of our kids, especially in school. It is more difficult if one of their friends is already gambling, which surely influences them as well. Maybe we just know later that our kids already steal money from us for their gambling habits. We just hope this never happens and are able to listen to our advice. Constant monitoring could help them, but yes, giving them proper education about gambling makes them think about how to avoid it.

[Agbamoni]

Naturally, gambling (both online and offline)  have made so many people to become addicted and why did they become addicted?, they became addicted because they allowed themselves to lose control of themselves. Addiction starts by signs and symptoms and at that moment, the victims had the option to either correct their mistakes and become disciplined so that they wouldn't get so addicted but they allowed themselves.

There's no form of gambling that people have not been addicted to, that's to say, the problem is not the kind of gambling (offline or online) but individuals are the product of their actions and decisions.

Freedom is good but it also comes with consequences. I know you can agree with me that the online gambling comes with lots of freedom to how we gamble, choice of games we gamble, comfortably and durability to gamble anywhere/anytime. All of this can trigger addiction if care is not taking in place. Every form of gambling comes with that availability to gamble. Online gambling make gambling often available for gambler and the chances of getting addicted to gambling is very slim as long as you gambling online.

[crwth]

I think you have answered your question on the subject of your post with the body of your post as well. It's most likely that people have the habit of creating easy ways to do what they want. If they are addicted to the dopamine hit of gambling, where you really get into the zone, it's hard to get out, and I hope that those addicted people would snap out of it.

It has increasingly made more exposure and addiction is probably everywhere as well. I have seen people get addicted because of the accessibility.

[Tmoonz]

Overtime online gambling has become very popular, many people prefer to use websites and apps to bet on their favorite sports and casino games. This has made gambling very convenient and easily accessible, it's actually why people get addicted to it. Anyone who has a smartphone won't see the need of going to a bet center to gamble. The world has gone digital, but is this causing more harm than good?. land based casinos and bet shops require you to leave your house but online gambling is available, people can gamble from the comfort of their home whenever and however they want. This has made a lot of people addicted, some started by staking low amounts but overtime they found themselves gambling with large amounts of money. Easy access to gambling websites can make it harder to stop and this might lead to a serious issue. Most people think they are in Control of theirself or just playing to have fun but they don't notice that it's turning into an habit. Online gambling has made more addicts than offline gambling.

Of course the same can be said for many more things beside gambling. I think that the world that has gone digital has brought more harm than good, though for me being digital is great, it is people that are not responsible and they use technology in a bad way by becoming addicted to it, new generation is becoming more and more dependent like that joke says about them, "Internet got away and I use to make some talking with my relatives, they were good persons " this to show that technology has gotten us all. The same for gambling, the fact that we can bet anywhere we are and we are prone to gambling everywhere it can also lead to more addiction. Addiction was much lower when you had to drive one hour to go to a betting center compared to now that you play anywhere.

That's true I must say, just as we have the saying that to every advantage there is always a disadvantage, while we keep benefiting from technology we also become prone and vulnerable to it's negative effects and of course abuse is possible, to crown it all and to support this concept, surely and without argument the introduction of the online gambling can lead to more chances of being addicted if being abused, yeah I remember how I and my friend where contributing money for transportation to enable one of us travel to the next community to place our bet. That is to say one needs to be pay for transportation and also pay for the bet, but now we can now do it at our convenient which can easily lead to getting in to gambling activities more often than usual.

[EarnOnVictor]

We can't compare when gambling was all physical to the present when you can be in the comfort of your home gambling, there is more addiction now than before. Even the government's regulations are not helping, you will see the adverts everywhere now, even in your bank apps so it is difficult to fight it these days.

It is only we who can help ourselves, the strong determination on whether or not to gamble is key, and if you decide to gamble, gamble responsibly with the money that means nothing to do and never think of gambling as a means to be rich. Such mentality ruins.

[hahay]

As far as I know it is true, that online gambling gets more people addicted to gambling, because the easy and practical way can be done anywhere is one of the reasons. It doesn't matter about what kind of gambling they play, because in online gambling it has a lot of visuals that will certainly lure many people to bet. Even though they have never gambled before, but because of the attractive appearance in online gambling, it will also make them curious and will continue to do it because of the excitement if  it is done in their circle of friends too.

[Findingnemo]

You can't stop the evolution and internet era is part of the evolution that can't be blamed for our irresponsible decisions. Let's just assume we ban the betting over internet whole world, do you think it will stop people from gambling? Hell no they will just get into the unregistered online betting or just get back to the casinos so blaming the medium is just not taking the responsibility for our actions, it can be sorted only if we create enough awareness about the risks involved with gambling.

[panjul07]

Most people think they are in Control of theirself or just playing to have fun but they don't notice that it's turning into an habit. Online gambling has made more addicts than offline gambling.

So who should be blamed when gamblers are getting addicted? Themselves or the online casinos?
Just like most other addictions, it is related to our own psychology in which we should have full control of our own mindset and emotion.
Most of the time, gambling addiction started from our own greed no matter when we are on winning or losing which force ourselves to gamble again and again like we cant stop.
Which one made more addicts between offline and online gambling? Both are the same if you ask me because it depends on the gamblers, not depending on whether it is online or offline.

[moneystery]

maybe the convenience provided by online casinos increases the chances for someone to become addicted to gambling, because they don't have to leave the house and they can access gambling sites whenever they want. but i don't think that is one of the main factors that causes someone to become addicted ... i see more that someone becomes addicted because of their psychology ... where they are unable to control themselves which makes them addicted. the winning effect and the excitement caused by the game makes it difficult for people to control themselves-- where this continues, and without them realizing it they are already trapped in addiction.

[Pandu Geddon]

Overtime online gambling has become very popular, many people prefer to use websites and apps to bet on their favorite sports and casino games. This has made gambling very convenient and easily accessible, it's actually why people get addicted to it. Anyone who has a smartphone won't see the need of going to a bet center to gamble. The world has gone digital, but is this causing more harm than good?. land based casinos and bet shops require you to leave your house but online gambling is available, people can gamble from the comfort of their home whenever and however they want. This has made a lot of people addicted, some started by staking low amounts but overtime they found themselves gambling with large amounts of money. Easy access to gambling websites can make it harder to stop and this might lead to a serious issue. Most people think they are in Control of theirself or just playing to have fun but they don't notice that it's turning into an habit. Online gambling has made more addicts than offline gambling.

Online and offline gambling give gamblers their feelings. Some are fine with both, but some are more comfortable with one.
Regarding which gambling has the greater potential to make gamblers addicted, it all depends on the gambler who plays. Online gambling is indeed easier to access, as well as deposits that can be credited to accounts quickly. These conveniences may be the reason for how they can increase the activity of gamblers who have the potential to be uncontrolled. That's not wrong, but offline gambling is the same. There is a sensation and adrenaline that is not obtained in online gambling by offline gamblers. All of that can also trigger increased gambling activity.

[Su-asa]

it's actually why people get addicted to it

I don't think so man.
Online gambling is not the main reason why some people are becoming addicted to gamble. It's just that they are not disciplined to control themself when they are gambling. Especially when they have lost, they become emotional and chase their losses. Some gamblers gamble excessively because of excessive joy they had after winning a huge money. However if one gamble with emotions it's obvious that the gambler will likely become addicted and it doesn't matter if the person is gambling online or offline.

[madnessteat]

maybe the convenience provided by online casinos increases the chances for someone to become addicted to gambling, because they don't have to leave the house and they can access gambling sites whenever they want. but i don't think that is one of the main factors that causes someone to become addicted ... i see more that someone becomes addicted because of their psychology ... where they are unable to control themselves which makes them addicted. the winning effect and the excitement caused by the game makes it difficult for people to control themselves-- where this continues, and without them realizing it they are already trapped in addiction.

Absolutely agree with you. Someone can gamble every other day for several years and then easily replace this entertainment with another. And someone becomes a gambling addict after a few gambling sessions. So it really depends on the psychological profile of a person and not on what casino he plays in and how often. By the way, with other addictions occurs approximately the same.

[swogerino]

maybe the convenience provided by online casinos increases the chances for someone to become addicted to gambling, because they don't have to leave the house and they can access gambling sites whenever they want. but i don't think that is one of the main factors that causes someone to become addicted ... i see more that someone becomes addicted because of their psychology ... where they are unable to control themselves which makes them addicted. the winning effect and the excitement caused by the game makes it difficult for people to control themselves-- where this continues, and without them realizing it they are already trapped in addiction.

Absolutely agree with you. Someone can gamble every other day for several years and then easily replace this entertainment with another. And someone becomes a gambling addict after a few gambling sessions. So it really depends on the psychological profile of a person and not on what casino he plays in and how often. By the way, with other addictions occurs approximately the same.

Well it is not as easy as described here. Most people DNA shows that greed is deep down in our roots and gambling is the greatest thing that can give it a push where you don't expect it so it is not that easy to quit gambling right away. In fact a major fact should happen to you which can make you quit gambling at the fraction of a second. Something like that happened to me, bought 5 super buy bonuses with x500 my bet amount totalling x2500 my bet amount and the return of the total was near 15x my bet amount. This is called a major event which triggered in me quitting gambling right away and never look back.

[Jawhead999]

It causing more harm if we talking about a lot gamblers, but for me online casino give a positive impact.

Although it's not 100% private to gamble on online casino since we need to submit KYC, but it's safer compared to land based casino where you can't predict when bad thing would happen on there.

Imagine when you're still gambling in land based casino, there's a group of criminal entered the casino and shots brutally.

[summonerrk]

Overtime online gambling has become very popular, many people prefer to use websites and apps to bet on their favorite sports and casino games. This has made gambling very convenient and easily accessible, it's actually why people get addicted to it. Anyone who has a smartphone won't see the need of going to a bet center to gamble. The world has gone digital, but is this causing more harm than good?. land based casinos and bet shops require you to leave your house but online gambling is available, people can gamble from the comfort of their home whenever and however they want. This has made a lot of people addicted, some started by staking low amounts but overtime they found themselves gambling with large amounts of money. Easy access to gambling websites can make it harder to stop and this might lead to a serious issue. Most people think they are in Control of theirself or just playing to have fun but they don't notice that it's turning into an habit. Online gambling has made more addicts than offline gambling.

I am absolutely sure that gambling that is played through mobile phones is more dangerous than a physical casino. It causes more addiction, because it is very easy to play, just press a couple of clicks on the screen and here you are already in the casino, another couple of clicks, and here your money is already in the casino.
And you can be online to play roulette, for example, constantly 24/7. While many will refuse to go to a physical casino and.k. you need to leave the house.