Does online gambling lead to more addiction?

[Hispo]

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, a lot has changed. Just look at what has been happening in hospitals, schools and workplaces. People in these places are on their phones all day long and on social media. They film everything. So it wouldn't be absurd to think that they could also be playing at online casinos all day long and every day. If people didn't have online casinos, they obviously wouldn't play all the time and every day. But the online casino isn't to blame for this. People should set limits. Online casinos are very good and have many advantages.

There are people who are even addicted to the use of internet, even though their activities do not have anything to do with gambling or sport-betting. Accessibility has certainly made easier for people to get distracted and partake in activites which would take them much time and hassle otherwise, but that is not exclusive to casinos and bookies.
I have seen people who are addicted to a game called World of Warcraft, which is one of the best blended and developed multiplayer games in history, and that games does not have anything to do with gambling or getting as a main factor to attracted their users.

One needs to recognize the advantages and the risks which come to the widespread access to information and services. It is not directly those casinos fault or those games fault, quite obviously.

[Richbased]

Any form of gambling can lead to addiction. People who gamble in gambling centers stake their car and other valuable items that are worth a lot of money. Both forms of gambling are addictive, this is why you must always learn to be disciplined. It doesn't matter the type of gambling you are involved in, if you don't have self control you might become addicted to it. Although it's reasonable to say that people tend to get addicted to online gambling more because of how easy it is to access but in my opinion I think both types of gambling can lead to addiction, it all depends on the individual.

Sure but the online betting is more addictive because you can access gambling sites anytime, anywhere with your phone and other devices but in the physical gambling shops, you don't Gamble everytime because before you will stake a bet will require you to go to their office and sometimes if you are busy with something maybe at your workplace it will not be easy for you since you can't leave your work just to play gamble. However, whether online or physical gambling shops, every gambler need to discipline themselves to a level where they will be in charge of their gambling life decisions such that when they say NO it will be NO and that is the only way to escape gambling addiction.

[danherbias07]

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, a lot has changed. Just look at what has been happening in hospitals, schools and workplaces. People in these places are on their phones all day long and on social media. They film everything. So it wouldn't be absurd to think that they could also be playing at online casinos all day long and every day. If people didn't have online casinos, they obviously wouldn't play all the time and every day. But the online casino isn't to blame for this. People should set limits. Online casinos are very good and have many advantages.

There are people who are even addicted to the use of internet, even though their activities do not have anything to do with gambling or sport-betting. Accessibility has certainly made easier for people to get distracted and partake in activites which would take them much time and hassle otherwise, but that is not exclusive to casinos and bookies.
I have seen people who are addicted to a game called World of Warcraft, which is one of the best blended and developed multiplayer games in history, and that games does not have anything to do with gambling or getting as a main factor to attracted their users.

One needs to recognize the advantages and the risks which come to the widespread access to information and services. It is not directly those casinos fault or those games fault, quite obviously.

Not just games, but social media too. Facebook.
I have seen people who cannot get their hands off their smartphones just because they always want to be updated on Facebook. I don't even understand it because I am not a social media guy.
I only use X (formerly Twitter) for my sports updates and current news and that's it. Others do have uses of it for different purposes and I think most of them are for being updated with their idols.
Well, it's the internet world now and even my kids are in tantrums whenever the internet service provider is doing maintenance on their network.
Imagine that, that's already addiction if you can go mad just by simply being unable to access the internet.

[iBaba]

Any form of gambling can lead to addiction. People who gamble in gambling centers stake their car and other valuable items that are worth a lot of money. Both forms of gambling are addictive, this is why you must always learn to be disciplined. It doesn't matter the type of gambling you are involved in, if you don't have self control you might become addicted to it. Although it's reasonable to say that people tend to get addicted to online gambling more because of how easy it is to access but in my opinion I think both types of gambling can lead to addiction, it all depends on the individual.

Like you rightly said, it all depends on the individual involved. At the end of the day, any form of gambling is liable to cause one into addiction. Being it physically or online. It also depends on an individual's level of self-control over its attachment. Although, because of how easy it will be for one to get in touch or access with online gambling, you might have the likelihood of being easily attracted to it than the physical one. However, it is a thing of the mind, you do not put a boundary between yourself and gambling, you may likely become addicted to it. What I'm always scared of is the psychological issues that come with gambling. When you're addicted to it, you no longer have the ability to dissociate with it and since it is something that has to do with money, you will end up losing all your fortunes to it.

[hahay]

Ease of access certainly makes everything addictive, because not only online gambling is addictive, but real-life trading when online sales have been implemented, then it can also be addictive. Therefore, something that was previously only done physically, but when they have included it in online activities, then with the ease of access and the fun appearance it will make people become a habit and without realizing it they also become addicted. When online gambling has not become popular, basically gambling still makes its players addicted. Therefore, it seems no wonder that the gambling industry also continues to increase with the presence of online gambling.

[madnessteat]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

[WeedGoW]

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 gambling is a controversial topic that can activate it and many such candidates are the reason for much more addiction to the current casino is because of the society especially citizens of generations are attracting this caratre and are constantly losing their money through the budget. And the casinos are getting better with things in such a way they designed when they win and the general users. They’re losing hands. On the one hand, online pairs may be more in society because it provides increased benefits and ease of giving such as domestic and liability statistics and alternative control of sound play can also lead to financial and financial damage and sometimes it can cause addiction to life relationships

[Dewi Aries]

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.

Maybe what you mean is not "how to gamble" but "where to gamble" between physical or online casinos, because for the matter of how it means a person's approach to gambling which of course is very important to pay attention to because that is what will determine whether a gambler will end up addicted or not regardless of where they gamble, and yes I also quite agree with you that addiction is always a definite possibility regardless of where you gamble, on the other hand yes I also understand that online casinos have a high advantage in terms of accessibility and yes it makes it easier for people to gamble but in my opinion for the problem of addiction it still depends on how you treat this activity, simply even though online casinos provide convenience in terms of accessibility but you will not get addicted if for example you treat gambling in the right way.

[mirakal]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

Old folks prefer such an environment, but young gamblers probably choose online gambling. This is the thing I've worried about because they don't have personal money to fund their gambling life and have less experience, which makes them prone to early addiction.

In fact, we notice that online gambling promotions are rampant these days, which could entice jobless people to gamble. I won't say it is bad, but having an example where those below 18 are already gambling is somewhat alarming.

Whether it is offline or online gambling, proper guidance is necessary, especially for beginners.

[btc78]

There are people who are even addicted to the use of internet, even though their activities do not have anything to do with gambling or sport-betting.

so many of us can’t survive anymore without the use of the internet we can do all kinds of things online that we usually have done before offline made easier with the existence of the internet

not only gambling but just online games in general have been rampant for quite a while now so it will only be natural for peope to get addicted over online gambling as well

[junder]

Maybe most people know move from offline casino into online casino because they don't have a problem when they want to visit the online casino. That makes many people addicted and crazy about chasing victory. That will normal to see in some people especially for the teenagers that playing gambling with their friends.

The presence of the internet gives easiness to us because that will be a new window for us to see the world and many things that we never imagine before. They will like to see the online casino because they can visit the online casino using their devices and they can playing gambling in their room.

It is true that currently teenagers and even all groups must spend their daily lives using cellphones, gadgets and the internet, of course, this makes them aware of online gambling that is widely operating, well, for people who are easily interested, they will gamble when they see advertisements that cross their internet. Especially with teenagers who are certainly likely to do it, I even think that in every group of teenagers there is one of them who gambles online.

It cannot be denied that the internet currently helps us a lot in making it easier to do many things, but even so, there are also negative sides, it just depends on each individual who operates and uses it like what. For gambling addicts, of course, this is a good opportunity for them to continue their gambling.

[Hirose UK]

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Online gambling is a controversial topic that can activate it and many such candidates are the reason for much more addiction to the current casino is because of the society especially citizens of generations are attracting this caratre and are constantly losing their money through the budget. And the casinos are getting better with things in such a way they designed when they win and the general users. They’re losing hands. On the one hand, online pairs may be more in society because it provides increased benefits and ease of giving such as domestic and liability statistics and alternative control of sound play can also lead to financial and financial damage and sometimes it can cause addiction to life relationships

Why is the response to technological advances with online gambling always blamed as if it is the main reason for the increasing number of gambling addictions, is it because it provides convenience and makes more people interested in gambling or is there something else?
And why not blame each individual who clearly has responsibility for themselves in every activity and decision making, online gambling is always the scapegoat for all the problems that occur for gamblers.

[ethereumhunter]

Dunno why people think that online made gambling more addictive, easy to access yes, definitely, addictive, only maybe. Dont know how people would use their gadgets only to gamble. If I had only one app on a mobile and it would be gambling, I would probably become addicted. But with unlimited amount of videos on youtube, instagram or tiktok, all the crap that I can scroll down on facebook, internet browser, I just dont have time for gambling. Moreover, those minutes that I spend gambling on mobile, ipad or laptop, is not enough to turn me into addictive gambler. I have so much to do, my focus is spread so much, that there is no room for addiction

That is happen to you but that will not be the same with other people out there. We here know how to treat gambling with right but many of people don't know how to do that and that makes many people become addicted after they playing gambling for some time. You know how you limit yourself in gambling and will not let gambling makes you deeper in gambling. But people out there who often watch gambling advertisement will not think like you because they see gambling is a way to make money so that makes them keep playing gambling and become addicted to gambling.

It is true that currently teenagers and even all groups must spend their daily lives using cellphones, gadgets and the internet, of course, this makes them aware of online gambling that is widely operating, well, for people who are easily interested, they will gamble when they see advertisements that cross their internet. Especially with teenagers who are certainly likely to do it, I even think that in every group of teenagers there is one of them who gambles online.

It cannot be denied that the internet currently helps us a lot in making it easier to do many things, but even so, there are also negative sides, it just depends on each individual who operates and uses it like what. For gambling addicts, of course, this is a good opportunity for them to continue their gambling.

Yes, they are very addictive with their phone and make them difficult to leave their phone for a while. That makes them see gambling ads from the internet and many people become addicted to gambling. They will playing gambling when they see the gambling ads because they think that is exciting to see the big win like that. Young generation will not think what is the bad effect if they playing gambling for a long time and not take a rest for many times. They also difficult to accept the reality if they become addicted to gambling.

[Fredomago]

Maybe most people know move from offline casino into online casino because they don't have a problem when they want to visit the online casino. That makes many people addicted and crazy about chasing victory. That will normal to see in some people especially for the teenagers that playing gambling with their friends.

The presence of the internet gives easiness to us because that will be a new window for us to see the world and many things that we never imagine before. They will like to see the online casino because they can visit the online casino using their devices and they can playing gambling in their room.

It is true that currently teenagers and even all groups must spend their daily lives using cellphones, gadgets and the internet, of course, this makes them aware of online gambling that is widely operating, well, for people who are easily interested, they will gamble when they see advertisements that cross their internet. Especially with teenagers who are certainly likely to do it, I even think that in every group of teenagers there is one of them who gambles online.

It cannot be denied that the internet currently helps us a lot in making it easier to do many things, but even so, there are also negative sides, it just depends on each individual who operates and uses it like what. For gambling addicts, of course, this is a good opportunity for them to continue their gambling.

It depends among us if how we will use the benefits, as you mentioned it ease the access but there's negative side of it especially when you are involve into something that if you failed to control your emotions you'll messed up with your finances, you have to understand that things going to work out if you know how to balance and how you managed your emotional control.

[Lida93]

Any form of gambling can lead to addiction. People who gamble in gambling centers stake their car and other valuable items that are worth a lot of money. Both forms of gambling are addictive, this is why you must always learn to be disciplined. It doesn't matter the type of gambling you are involved in, if you don't have self control you might become addicted to it. Although it's reasonable to say that people tend to get addicted to online gambling more because of how easy it is to access but in my opinion I think both types of gambling can lead to addiction, it all depends on the individual.

Sure but the online betting is more addictive because you can access gambling sites anytime, anywhere with your phone and other devices but in the physical gambling shops, you don't Gamble everytime because before you will stake a bet will require you to go to their office and sometimes if you are busy with something maybe at your workplace it will not be easy for you since you can't leave your work just to play gamble. However, whether online or physical gambling shops, every gambler need to discipline themselves to a level where they will be in charge of their gambling life decisions such that when they say NO it will be NO and that is the only way to escape gambling addiction.

What have added to that increasing surge of addiction in the online gambling industry apart from the convenience it offers is the sense of anonymity which online gambling provides to gamblers. This form of anonymity is that which you can get using the physic gambling places where everyone will get to see you that you're a gambler. So the online makes it anonymous for a lot of gamblers not to be spotted within their environment as gamblers and in the convenience of their home, office or anywhere at all they could just login to their gambling account and gambling as much as they want . Something they wouldn't be able to regularly do if it were to be with the physical casinos.

[hyudien]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

Maybe OP means because online gambling is easier to access so it requires you to gamble more often because when compared to land-based gambling, you need to go to travel time and of course if it is far it can be tiring. While online gambling provides convenience and is increasingly easy to access, it increases interest at all times finally without realizing it the addiction is greater. Imagine in a week you often bet 2/3 times, now which would you choose: go to a land based casino 3x by driving or just open your cellphone and relax at home?

[Mahanton]

Maybe most people know move from offline casino into online casino because they don't have a problem when they want to visit the online casino. That makes many people addicted and crazy about chasing victory. That will normal to see in some people especially for the teenagers that playing gambling with their friends.

The presence of the internet gives easiness to us because that will be a new window for us to see the world and many things that we never imagine before. They will like to see the online casino because they can visit the online casino using their devices and they can playing gambling in their room.

It is true that currently teenagers and even all groups must spend their daily lives using cellphones, gadgets and the internet, of course, this makes them aware of online gambling that is widely operating, well, for people who are easily interested, they will gamble when they see advertisements that cross their internet. Especially with teenagers who are certainly likely to do it, I even think that in every group of teenagers there is one of them who gambles online.

It cannot be denied that the internet currently helps us a lot in making it easier to do many things, but even so, there are also negative sides, it just depends on each individual who operates and uses it like what. For gambling addicts, of course, this is a good opportunity for them to continue their gambling.

Thats why we can really say that technological advancement does have its cons too specially if we do speak about into these kind of influencial things on which it could really be that totally affecting the youth or even adults or grown ups. Most people now does have their own phones and they are connected to internet and come to think that when it comes to advertisements and other marketing ways and methods with these kind of businesses then it would really be done through online and thats why at the moment that that anyone do able to see and having this kind of exposure then it will be that likely that people would be easily get that kind of attraction into these games specially if they will be focusing or streaming out some huge wins on the time that they do play gambling on which this is the most common way that they will be trying it out. We do know that when it comes to business  then they will be making it as deceptive as possible because once they do have that kind of effective market then it does simply means that they can make money or bigger revenue. On personal approach on which whenever you have seen up these things then its best that you should be that trying out to ignore and dont get involved with it. Situations will vary on how you will be acting against it.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

Maybe OP means because online gambling is easier to access so it requires you to gamble more often because when compared to land-based gambling, you need to go to travel time and of course if it is far it can be tiring. While online gambling provides convenience and is increasingly easy to access, it increases interest at all times finally without realizing it the addiction is greater. Imagine in a week you often bet 2/3 times, now which would you choose: go to a land based casino 3x by driving or just open your cellphone and relax at home?

Maybe, he should have also asked a different question such as, "if you (or group of people) are living in an area where casinos is like a minute walk from their house, would it contribute to addiction? "
In such a situation, some people will be addicted because the casino is right on their door step but there are still gamblers that would be able to control their desire and they will always be responsible gamblers. That's how online gambling can be too, some will get addicted and some will not.

[Dewi Aries]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

Maybe OP means because online gambling is easier to access so it requires you to gamble more often because when compared to land-based gambling, you need to go to travel time and of course if it is far it can be tiring. While online gambling provides convenience and is increasingly easy to access, it increases interest at all times finally without realizing it the addiction is greater. Imagine in a week you often bet 2/3 times, now which would you choose: go to a land based casino 3x by driving or just open your cellphone and relax at home?

Maybe, he should have also asked a different question such as, "if you (or group of people) are living in an area where casinos is like a minute walk from their house, would it contribute to addiction? "
In such a situation, some people will be addicted because the casino is right on their door step but there are still gamblers that would be able to control their desire and they will always be responsible gamblers. That's how online gambling can be too, some will get addicted and some will not.

Yup I understand what you mean here which maybe I will conclude that regardless of how close or far the casino where you gamble is, how easy or difficult the accessibility you have to realize your desire to gamble in the end for the problem of addiction it is another thing that does not really depend on that, basically gambling is still gambling, there is always a risk involved and also there is always no way and guarantee of any kind to make a profit, and for the problem of addiction itself it depends on how your perspective is on the activity and also depends on how you treat the activity, basically even though for example the distance between your house and the casino is very far but if for example you misunderstand gambling then you will definitely do anything to always be able to go there, so this depends more on your understanding and how you treat the activity.

[Wakate]

There is a huge number of gamblers who would rather spend time in a land-based casino while drinking alcohol in a fun group of friends instead of playing online gambling at home alone. Many gamblers are not available to land-based casinos for one reason or another, so they are forced to gamble online. I do not think it makes sense to find out in what situation it is easier to become a gambling addict, because there are too many additional factors that can affect this.

You can not gain addiction in land based gambling easily compared to the way you will when you are always gambling online. Gambling is meant to be a means of making money but we should be ready and prepared to work on any form of addiction. Addiction is might comes when you are not that focused and disciplined as a gambler. Many land based casinos are now going fully online because they know that many of their customers are switching online because that is one of the ways they can gamble effortless without any need to spending transportation to get to a land based casino for the sake of betting for the money.