Does online gambling lead to more addiction?

[TopTort777]

We should not join others in looking for flimsy excuses for our addiction in gambling, one of the purpose for having online gambling platforms is to serve us better, thereby creating an avenue everyone could conveniently use their devices privately to access gambling at any time and at anywhere, how we now take up this and apply for our own self depends on the kind of gambler we will be, we shouldn't take a wrong approach over the existence of online gambling, it's just an advancement from the physical casinos to digital gambling.

In a physical casino, a person has to be present and gamble. It takes extra time to go there and there is not always an opportunity to gamble at that place. But online casinos give a gambler the experience of gambling at home. He can gamble in a much more comfortable environment than in a physical casino. An alternative to physical casinos is online casinos. Instead of considering this as one of the reasons for addiction, the convenience should be considered. However, if we want to find out a statistic that gamblers are more likely to get addicted to any platform, then at present, online platforms will be referred. Whether online or offline, if a gambler has control over himself, he will never get addicted and if he loses control, it is natural that he will get addicted.

On the other hand, when you are at the physical casino, nothing destruct you from gambling. When you gamble online, even a message, activity, any notification in one of the social media can distract you from gambling. You can go check who likes your post, and end with scrolling news feed. Imho, because online gambling is done on a device that monitor and notify lots of activities, it distracts and lower your chance of getting addicted.

[junder]

On the other hand, when you are at the physical casino, nothing destruct you from gambling. When you gamble online, even a message, activity, any notification in one of the social media can distract you from gambling. You can go check who likes your post, and end with scrolling news feed. Imho, because online gambling is done on a device that monitor and notify lots of activities, it distracts and lower your chance of getting addicted.

People who do physical gambling are certainly now familiar with what is called online or online in their daily lives. Once in a while they will experience where they want to gamble but can't go to a physical casino this will make them gamble online and yes there is no other option to bet online or online so they can do it.

And if their attention is diverted from usually liking to gamble physically to gambling online more often, that's normal, I wouldn't feel strange about it. It's just that once in a while they might miss the atmosphere of physical gambling and maybe once in a while make them visit again.

[mak013]

On the other hand, when you are at the physical casino, nothing destruct you from gambling. When you gamble online, even a message, activity, any notification in one of the social media can distract you from gambling. You can go check who likes your post, and end with scrolling news feed. Imho, because online gambling is done on a device that monitor and notify lots of activities, it distracts and lower your chance of getting addicted.

The same time, some other notification will remember you about some free spins, or event, you wanted to bet even when you are far from gambling.
I don`t see any problem with online gambling but not because social media can distract you from it.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

We should not join others in looking for flimsy excuses for our addiction in gambling, one of the purpose for having online gambling platforms is to serve us better, thereby creating an avenue everyone could conveniently use their devices privately to access gambling at any time and at anywhere, how we now take up this and apply for our own self depends on the kind of gambler we will be, we shouldn't take a wrong approach over the existence of online gambling, it's just an advancement from the physical casinos to digital gambling.

In a physical casino, a person has to be present and gamble. It takes extra time to go there and there is not always an opportunity to gamble at that place. But online casinos give a gambler the experience of gambling at home. He can gamble in a much more comfortable environment than in a physical casino. An alternative to physical casinos is online casinos. Instead of considering this as one of the reasons for addiction, the convenience should be considered. However, if we want to find out a statistic that gamblers are more likely to get addicted to any platform, then at present, online platforms will be referred. Whether online or offline, if a gambler has control over himself, he will never get addicted and if he loses control, it is natural that he will get addicted.

On the other hand, when you are at the physical casino, nothing destruct you from gambling. When you gamble online, even a message, activity, any notification in one of the social media can distract you from gambling. You can go check who likes your post, and end with scrolling news feed. Imho, because online gambling is done on a device that monitor and notify lots of activities, it distracts and lower your chance of getting addicted.

I perfectly understand that people are different and treat matters differently, else, I would have said that I completely disagree with you to be honest, I personally have gotten used to muting the sound of notifications on my device when ever I am doing something on the device that I do not wish to be disturbed by the sound of notification of updates coming in from other apps, this helps me to stay focused and undistracted.

What I am trying to say is that, I can play gambling game online using my phone for several hours without leaving to check anything else as long as I am still enjoying the game, and this can also be the case of several other gamblers out there.
So, assuming that every gambler out there does exactly the same as what I do, it means that what you said is completely not true, one can only be distracted if he or she wants to be distracted, else, it takes nothing to simply ignore the notifications and continue to play the game you are playing.

[EarnOnVictor]

We should not join others in looking for flimsy excuses for our addiction in gambling, one of the purpose for having online gambling platforms is to serve us better, thereby creating an avenue everyone could conveniently use their devices privately to access gambling at any time and at anywhere

I wouldn't call this a flimsy excuse if I were you, the more addiction caused by online gambling can't be overemphasized and it is ruining if care is not taken. It's a good thing we have access to our gambling platforms at our closest, but have you thought about the repercussions too? You would hardly find a good thing without a disadvantage, which makes gambling online one of them. So this is not to silence the good part of it but to enlighten ourselves about the reality of the possible issues based on the context of this thread. Nonetheless, we all have the choice of letting it control us or we control the situation and only allow the advantage.

[gunhell16]

We should not join others in looking for flimsy excuses for our addiction in gambling, one of the purpose for having online gambling platforms is to serve us better, thereby creating an avenue everyone could conveniently use their devices privately to access gambling at any time and at anywhere, how we now take up this and apply for our own self depends on the kind of gambler we will be, we shouldn't take a wrong approach over the existence of online gambling, it's just an advancement from the physical casinos to digital gambling.

In a physical casino, a person has to be present and gamble. It takes extra time to go there and there is not always an opportunity to gamble at that place. But online casinos give a gambler the experience of gambling at home. He can gamble in a much more comfortable environment than in a physical casino. An alternative to physical casinos is online casinos. Instead of considering this as one of the reasons for addiction, the convenience should be considered. However, if we want to find out a statistic that gamblers are more likely to get addicted to any platform, then at present, online platforms will be referred. Whether online or offline, if a gambler has control over himself, he will never get addicted and if he loses control, it is natural that he will get addicted.

On the other hand, when you are at the physical casino, nothing destruct you from gambling. When you gamble online, even a message, activity, any notification in one of the social media can distract you from gambling. You can go check who likes your post, and end with scrolling news feed. Imho, because online gambling is done on a device that monitor and notify lots of activities, it distracts and lower your chance of getting addicted.

Having an addiction is in our hands if we want to become addicted, right? Being addicted also goes through a process before it happens, as if you have to be addicted first.

And the substances of having an addiction have to go through a process before they put an individual gambler in the situation of becoming addicted.
This is what I know about this matter.

[Raflesia]

The same time, some other notification will remember you about some free spins, or event, you wanted to bet even when you are far from gambling.
I don`t see any problem with online gambling but not because social media can distract you from it.

If you are used to gambling, it will be difficult to avoid gambling, they will feel attracted and attracted again to gambling, especially for those who are addicted, they will feel called to gamble, whether it's when they get a notification or see friends around them gambling, well this is related to online gambling, which is when they get it they can do it easily because of this online-based gambling.

This online gambling makes it easier for many people who are interested in gambling, this is not a problem, it's just that the problem is excessive behavior in doing it. This is what needs to be fixed.

[Yamifoud]

After all these days, nobody could prove that online gambling can cause addiction. All we have is some kind of assumption because we believe that kids are prone to such a thing, but I say that whether it is land-based casinos or online, we all can possibly fall into it if we can't control ourselves.

As we think deeply, anyone can be addicted to gambling, but the only thing that differs from online casinos is that even those below legal age can gamble. And educating their children is an additional responsibility of the parents.

[Peanutswar]

Before the form of gambling was just with the casino or just in unofficial gambling like just in the small community like people making a small bet into a particular happenings or event. Now casinos see a good opportunity to those people who cannot get into the casino so they created online gambling which is right now becoming more convenient it's now easy to access through the help of the internet and devices such as phone and PC who supports web browsers and applications they can now create an account and experience gambling entertained like what does the casino have. This also leads to people can be addicted through out playing.

[Fredomago]

After all these days, nobody could prove that online gambling can cause addiction. All we have is some kind of assumption because we believe that kids are prone to such a thing, but I say that whether it is land-based casinos or online, we all can possibly fall into it if we can't control ourselves.

As we think deeply, anyone can be addicted to gambling, but the only thing that differs from online casinos is that even those below legal age can gamble. And educating their children is an additional responsibility of the parents.

Exactly, as playing offshore it can be detect that the gambler is still minor unlike with online those young adults can do things that will allow them to play with the help of online information, they can bypass those security and will manage to engage and play their games, but just like what you mentioned from your first statement there's no proft that online gambling can lead to addiction as anyone is prone whatver the service they've use if they can't control their emotions then addiction will take place.

[348Judah]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

[Awaklara]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

in the world that is currently starting to be accessed online, the potential for gamblers to become addicted to gambling is indeed greater than online gambling if we talk about new gamblers, not gamblers who already have regular activities for online or offline gambling. however, there will be people who do enjoy offline gambling more than online.
both gambling activities make it very possible for gamblers to become addicted. one thing that makes online gambling more at risk of addiction today is the lifestyle of today's gamblers who may be used to online. easy access, fast transactions, and no need to bother leaving the place.

[Ever-young]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

Me I can’t say one particularly type of gambling is more dangerous in terms of producing gambler addicts over the others because each have their role to play and produce gambling addicts base on those who use them, online gambling might seems more accessible to many because they don’t have to leave the house to place bet but even as that their are still those who leave close to live casino house that visit their as if they sleep in that place, how a gambler becomes an addict is base on the person and not the place he use for gambling.

[GxSTxV]

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.

In a simple example, we can say anything that feels too good has a higher chance of becoming addictive. Back when phones and technology weren’t as advanced as today, few people only were interested or even had access to certain things, including gambling. 

Over the last decade, the gambling industry became huge and grown rapide popularity, and with AI and new technology as well, it’s only going to expand further, either in a good or bad way.

In the past, offline gambling was much less accessible for people along with age, regeion restrictions, as not all countries had casinos or allowed gambling. Not everyone could just walk into a casino and even those who did couldn’t stay there for long periods. But now, a fully stocked casino filled with games, sports betting, and endless options fits right in the palm of your hand. A simple answer is yes, online gambling lead to more addiction due the easier accessibility and better options.

[SuperBitMan]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

Me I can’t say one particularly type of gambling is more dangerous in terms of producing gambler addicts over the others because each have their role to play and produce gambling addicts base on those who use them, online gambling might seems more accessible to many because they don’t have to leave the house to place bet but even as that their are still those who leave close to live casino house that visit their as if they sleep in that place, how a gambler becomes an addict is base on the person and not the place he use for gambling.

You are current that what causes addiction to gambling is not the place one is gambling but the person that is gambling, people who become addicted to gambling are people who see gambling as there only escape from poverty and there only source of income when you see gambling like this you will become addicted and which will lead you to start selling your properties and this is the highest level of addiction, as a gambler you don't need to have the thought of using gambling to escape poverty or to become rich you need to work hard if you want to escape poverty or become rich putting hope in gambling is one thing that also cause addiction,
However one can't say online gambling don't causes addiction it those, online gambling gives you comfortable in predicting game and placing bet, this comfort is what gambling shops don't give and this comfort in online gambling is what causes addiction, a lot of people that has become addicted to gambling are because of online gambling, but I still strongly believe that the reason why people are addicted is because they want to become rich through gambling.

[Kristiyana]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

Me I can’t say one particularly type of gambling is more dangerous in terms of producing gambler addicts over the others because each have their role to play and produce gambling addicts base on those who use them, online gambling might seems more accessible to many because they don’t have to leave the house to place bet but even as that their are still those who leave close to live casino house that visit their as if they sleep in that place, how a gambler becomes an addict is base on the person and not the place he use for gambling.

You are current that what causes addiction to gambling is not the place one is gambling but the person that is gambling, people who become addicted to gambling are people who see gambling as there only escape from poverty and there only source of income when you see gambling like this you will become addicted and which will lead you to start selling your properties and this is the highest level of addiction, as a gambler you don't need to have the thought of using gambling to escape poverty or to become rich you need to work hard if you want to escape poverty or become rich putting hope in gambling is one thing that also cause addiction,
However one can't say online gambling don't causes addiction it those, online gambling gives you comfortable in predicting game and placing bet, this comfort is what gambling shops don't give and this comfort in online gambling is what causes addiction, a lot of people that has become addicted to gambling are because of online gambling, but I still strongly believe that the reason why people are addicted is because they want to become rich through gambling.

You're right having the intention of making Money through gamble is one of the most important reason why most folks always end up becoming addicted into gambling, one other thing that can also make one to become a gambling addict is also gambling without applying self control. As a gambler and you don't apply self control in your gambling habit, definitely you will end up becoming addicted into gambling. Whether one is gambling online or not so far as you can't control your emotions towards gamble you will still end up becoming addicted into it.

[Huppercase]

Absolutely right. There are lots of kind of addictions, lots of problems but why we have to panic only about gambling? If someone has problems with gambling - it is his problems and he must visit a doctor. It isn`t our duty to take care of them. I googled percent of gambling addicts - it is between 1 and 5 percent(it is google, so everybody can find other results). And we mustn`t restrict other 95-99% in gambling to help these addicts. If someone want to help - he can do it himself, but nobody have to oblige all gamblers to do something with it.

I don't think an addicted gambler need a doctor, they are not medically sick so there is no need for any medical attention, what they need is self care attention. Whatever is making them gamble and lose money, they need to address it. If they are gambling because of money, they need to reduce the expectations, if they are planning to make wealth from gambling, they need to stop that assumption because it's not possible to make wealth from gambling.

Somethings are plain and transparent in gambling but some people like fantasy lifestyle, they will never admit something is wrong if they known it's not possible for something to work. This is why you see many people are addicted to gambling. Why would amyone think that you can make a huge sum from gambling when in reality only few people has made it possible, it's better to have low expectations even if you are too sure about what you are putting your money.

[LDL]

After all these days, nobody could prove that online gambling can cause addiction. All we have is some kind of assumption because we believe that kids are prone to such a thing, but I say that whether it is land-based casinos or online, we all can possibly fall into it if we can't control ourselves.

As we think deeply, anyone can be addicted to gambling, but the only thing that differs from online casinos is that even those below legal age can gamble. And educating their children is an additional responsibility of the parents.

Nowadays, there are definitely more and more cases of children being attracted to online gambling. The reason behind children being more attracted to it is their use of mobile phones. When children use mobile phones and see various casino or gambling advertisements on that phone, children usually become curious enough to be attracted to gambling.

Moreover, offline gambling is very low and there are very few land-based gambling establishments here and there, which prevents children from directly participating in offline casinos or gambling. Moreover, there are no restrictions on when you can participate in online gambling, which is why young children are becoming more attracted to it.

[Dewi Aries]

I even appreciate the fact that not all and only the online gamblers are being addicted in gambling, even those that engage on the use of the physical gambling platforms get more addictions than those that often play bets online using their devices, being addicted is not by how we have been gambling for long or the kind of games we play our bets to, but the way many of us got attached to our personal behaviors when it comes to gambling without controlling it.

Me I can’t say one particularly type of gambling is more dangerous in terms of producing gambler addicts over the others because each have their role to play and produce gambling addicts base on those who use them, online gambling might seems more accessible to many because they don’t have to leave the house to place bet but even as that their are still those who leave close to live casino house that visit their as if they sleep in that place, how a gambler becomes an addict is base on the person and not the place he use for gambling.

Yes, it is quite true that addiction is not determined by where you gamble but by how you treat and respond to the gambling activity itself, no matter whether you are involved in a physical or online casino, in the end you will definitely get addicted when you have the wrong perspective on gambling, meaning addiction is determined by how you respond to gambling from the start, I don't think we can claim that online casinos trigger more addiction than physical casinos because in the end rationally it still depends on the approach and perspective of the gamblers themselves, online casinos only provide convenience in terms of accessibility.

[Hispo]

After all these days, nobody could prove that online gambling can cause addiction. All we have is some kind of assumption because we believe that kids are prone to such a thing, but I say that whether it is land-based casinos or online, we all can possibly fall into it if we can't control ourselves.

As we think deeply, anyone can be addicted to gambling, but the only thing that differs from online casinos is that even those below legal age can gamble. And educating their children is an additional responsibility of the parents.

Nowadays, there are definitely more and more cases of children being attracted to online gambling. The reason behind children being more attracted to it is their use of mobile phones. When children use mobile phones and see various casino or gambling advertisements on that phone, children usually become curious enough to be attracted to gambling.

Also, it does not help there are videogames companies with use predatory tactics to increase the implementation of loot boxes and gacha game mechanics, which are pretty much reminiscent to gambling, all of it condensed in games which are played by children and teens. So it is not a surprise to me there are more and more children nowadays willing to get into the world of online gambling when they grew older enough to pass KYC verification, many of them have been conditioned already to seek for thrill and entertainment within randomness in games.

In my opinion, parents more than ever need to be careful on what their children do and play on their smartphones and consoles, they could be slowly introducing to the adult world of gambling without anyone around them noticing it.

Perhaps, we should get used to give children their first smartphone when they are 16 years old and not when they are still toddlers.