Does online gambling lead to more addiction?

[hedgeh0g]

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.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

but on the other hand for addiction issues I think sometimes it also depends on the gambler themselves, although for example in terms of accessibility it is very easy but if for example from the start they already know and understand everything then I think they should not end up addicted.

Addiction is a no respecter of knowledge and status, anybody can be addicted even at the slightest mistake for both experienced and new gamblers, for example, if you're used to not gambling during with hours and a friend of yours sends you a booking code while at work, courtesy and discipline demands that you don't meddle with the gambling platform, and not stake the games in order to preserve your discipline.

As soon as you go against your standards and gamble while at work on the first day, you'll be surprised that as time goes on, you'll be more open to gambling at work and possibly become addicted to workplace gambling. All these are a product of lowering your standards just for one day, so everyone is prone to addiction, strict principles should be enacted by the gambler tho curtain involvement with online casinos especially at odd hours.

[alani123]

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.

You can gamble on matches in real time, you can do it while watching the match or even while playing some other game and still sitting on the computer. It's a new paradigm that got shaped in the last few years. It has already transformed the industry. Big casinos are seeing reduced visitors because many of the new breed of gamblers would rather sit home and do it.

And it's especially true with the younger generation that would really rather sit home and gamble as they've never really brushed themselves with a real life gambling experience. So for the casinos online some bright years are ahead. For the physical ones, they'll have to double down as online and offline as well if they want to keep ahead.

[Hatchy]

  Most people think they are in Control of their self 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.

Should I line gambling sites be banned? I don't think so. Remember that they have no business with your decision to register on their site. They promote their services and it's your own choice to register and get an account. It simply depends on how you are able to control your emotions. Most gamblers gets too much excited when they make wins and might have that urge to continue playing. Similar to loss, they may want to revenge and get back their lost funds. Sooner or !age r they end up being addicted..I dont see this as a fault of online casino, as we also have some locally based addicts.

[Mia Chloe]

Should I line gambling sites be banned? I don't think so. Remember that they have no business with your decision to register on their site. They promote their services and it's your own choice to register and get an account. It simply depends on how you are able to control your emotions. Most gamblers gets too much excited when they make wins and might have that urge to continue playing. Similar to loss, they may want to revenge and get back their lost funds. Sooner or !age r they end up being addicted..I dont see this as a fault of online casino, as we also have some locally based addicts.

Everyone is most of the time responsible for their situations. The casinos basically have nothing to do with you ending up an addict because it is assumed that as an adult or someone over the age of 18 you should be able to make proper decisions for yourself which in the case of gambling includes decisions that will prevent addiction.
Online gambling doesn't directly cause addiction but on the contrary bad gambling habits do cause addiction. This is because you can get used to them as time passes.

[junder]

With so many people interested in gambling, of course some of them are happy with the existence of online gambling because with this they do not need to move or step their feet to gamble because they can do it wherever they want, just by having a gadget that certainly currently has an internet connection they can do it, this allows more people to gamble.

But with those who become addicted, it is not because of this because it is still their own fault for gambling without any set limits, because in online or offline gambling, addiction will occur if they cannot control themselves.

[ethereumhunter]

With so many people interested in gambling, of course some of them are happy with the existence of online gambling because with this they do not need to move or step their feet to gamble because they can do it wherever they want, just by having a gadget that certainly currently has an internet connection they can do it, this allows more people to gamble.

But with those who become addicted, it is not because of this because it is still their own fault for gambling without any set limits, because in online or offline gambling, addiction will occur if they cannot control themselves.

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.

[lovesmayfamilis]

But there is no guarantee that they will not log in from another device where they cannot be monitored.

Your last words said it all. It is difficult to forbid children from anything if there is Internet outside their home. Nowadays, our children learn everything about new technologies very quickly. They will bypass any prohibitions if they want to do something, especially when in companies. But parents should not be required to completely forbid anything, since any child, being a teenager, tries all prohibitions anyway. It is important to explain the consequences and establish trust so that the teenager can tell his parents about his difficulties at any time and not be afraid of them because of future punishment.

[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.

[madnessteat]

With so many people interested in gambling, of course some of them are happy with the existence of online gambling because with this they do not need to move or step their feet to gamble because they can do it wherever they want, just by having a gadget that certainly currently has an internet connection they can do it, this allows more people to gamble.

But with those who become addicted, it is not because of this because it is still their own fault for gambling without any set limits, because in online or offline gambling, addiction will occur if they cannot control themselves.

Absolutely agree with you. Drugs are sold almost anywhere in the world, but for some reason not everyone runs out to buy them. The same goes for gambling. Thanks to the emergence of online gambling you can gamble at any time even 24/7, but it does not mean that you should do so. Each of us is responsible for our own life and we are responsible for our addictions too. This does not mean that we should not help gambling addicts, it just means that they brought themselves to this point and there is no point in looking for someone to blame.

[hedgeh0g]

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.

[Dewi Aries]

If compared to physical casinos then yes I also agree that online casinos have a greater potential to make gamblers end up addicted, the ease of accessibility is the only biggest reason here, as you said that it is never too late and it will not bother a gambler every time they want to gamble, there is nothing stopping a gambler from getting involved in online casinos, but on the other hand for addiction issues I think sometimes it also depends on the gambler themselves, although for example in terms of accessibility it is very easy but if for example from the start they already know and understand everything then I think they should not end up addicted, but yes this is only possible for people who are indeed firm and disciplined.

I would say that gambling addiction is completely dependent on ourselves. If we cannot control ourselves, we will easily become addicted to gambling. And if we are aware and can control ourselves, then the chances of becoming addicted to gambling are very low.

Online casinos have become very popular in the last 4/5 years. Online casinos have made gambling easy. However, gambling addiction is a very old thing. So I would not say that more people are becoming addicted to gambling because of online casinos. Online casinos have made gambling easier. Many people are now able to gamble. However, participating in gambling and being addicted to gambling are not the same thing.

Yes I think this assumption is correct because after all everyone is given common sense to think in order to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong and also to know what should be done and what should be avoided in any given situation, so yes I agree with the idea that addiction depends on the gambler himself regardless of the ease or difficulty of accessibility and I have already stated the reasons above.

On the other hand, yes I understand that the accessibility provided by online casinos can indeed make someone lose consciousness and fall into it unknowingly, but I think that is another thing caused by a gambler who is not careful, because basically everyone is given common sense to think before they make a decision.

[Nwada001]

But with those who become addicted, it is not because of this because it is still their own fault for gambling without any set limits, because in online or offline gambling, addiction will occur if they cannot control themselves.

Your last paragraph said it all: both online and offline gambling products. Gambling addicts, which one the addict uses, do not define the reason why they get addicted, but the gambler who gets addicted is the one who fails to follow up the responsible process to protect him or herself from getting addicted, but some fail to understand this; they always put the blame on online gambling because it makes it easier for gambling to be closer to the people.

[Mahanton]

But there is no guarantee that they will not log in from another device where they cannot be monitored.

Your last words said it all. It is difficult to forbid children from anything if there is Internet outside their home. Nowadays, our children learn everything about new technologies very quickly. They will bypass any prohibitions if they want to do something, especially when in companies. But parents should not be required to completely forbid anything, since any child, being a teenager, tries all prohibitions anyway. It is important to explain the consequences and establish trust so that the teenager can tell his parents about his difficulties at any time and not be afraid of them because of future punishment.

Speaking about parenting then this is always be that challenging specially nowadays where technology or simply the accessibility in all things could really be that possible on which just like been said that no matter how you would really be that trying out to block or prohibits them then there's always that chance that they will really be that remaining on making up such engagement on which this is really that very normal. This is why educating them about into those potential problems could make them realize at least but still depends on a certain child or your kid on where there are ones who do listens and there are ones who do really tried out into the things on whats up into their minds and wont really be stopping not until they would be testing out for themselves. We do know that once curiosity kicks in, then it will be that something unstoppable not until they will be facing up some hard situations and seeking out some help into their parents. Parenting is never been easy but doesnt mean that as a parent you wont really be doing your responsibility on raising up them well.

[Kavelj22]

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.

Short answer to your question: YES online gambling lead to more addiction.

With the development of the Internet and the ways to benefit from it, the gambling industry has flourished greatly with the development of the Internet. Currently, the number of online gambling sites far exceeds the number of casinos in real life, considering that even real casinos are interested in having electronic versions as applications or sites. The most important benefit of these applications is that they bring more customers and are able to accommodate them all.

With this development, the gambling experience has become easier. Thus, the chances of attracting the gambler's attention for the longest possible time have become easier and more enjoyable. In addition, the gambling industry continues to flourish in the discovery of Bitcoin cryptocurrencies. The gambling experience has become more enjoyable.

[HelliumZ]

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.

[Vaskiy]

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.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Regardless of online gambling or being in a land-based casino, all have the same conditions where the risk of addiction is very possible and that is a certainty where this cannot be avoided because whatever the type of gambling and wherever we are (land-based casino or online casino) all have the same risk where addiction is something that we cannot avoid if we really cannot control ourselves in the gambling that we do.

But in the end in this case we also know and have even always discussed from the beginning that something like this is possible to happen but can still be minimized. Not all gamblers are addicts even though on average among us are addicts but in terms of treatment it is clear that all gamblers cannot be equated as addicts. Although this seems like a defense, in the end there are some gamblers who are not gambling addicts, such as some people who become BAs, Influencers who only work for gambling sites or those who gamble just for the fun of spending money, such as some artists who sometimes make a scene with big bets. Actually, I think that is also not categorized as addicts because they clearly want to get something that can be used as an advantage from the game (gambling) they do.

[alegotardo]

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.

Gambling addiction is a complex condition that involves psychological, social and especially behavioral factors... so I believe that although the convenience and easy access of online casinos may have contributed to this addiction, they are certainly not the only causes as factors such as the player's personality and personal circumstances also play a significant role in this problem. Some players may be more prone to addiction regardless of the method of gambling and awareness and responsibility are the most important factors in preventing this risk.

Each person should be aware of the risks, their limits on time and money spent and in this I think websites have an advantage over land-based casinos, as many offer risk management tools such as deposit and time limits so that we can manage our gambling behavior... something that does not exist in any land-based casino.

[noormcs5]

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