Responsible Gambling in Land base casinos is is possible?

[uneng]

Everyone gives a look on their smartphones every few minutes, so I guess it's not an issue at all that land based casinos don't have any clocks inside. To lose notion of time isn't an excuse anymore in the current era the world has reached.

I don't think there is much difference from virtual to land based casinos. Responsible gambling goes on the same way. You need to set a limited budget and you should gamble only with money you can afford to lose. Once your budget is gone, you have to leave the casino.

[YOSHIE]

Question 1:

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

No, my experience in the casino house does not affect visitors who want to gamble, if someone is complacent and focus on gambling hours not a benchmark for them gambling, their eyes and brains only see and think winning.

Question 2:

Does having a timer in slot machine increase our awareness on the time that we are playing and maybe it can reduce long sessions and it might cut us from chasing our losses?

No effect, say the time settings are provided, they will look for a slot machine 1,2,3 and so on, they will pursue losses and continue to play, Except: the visitor is really stopped, not allowed to play anymore, while still being able to play they will do until the memory is completely lost, realize them after the money runs out.

Question 3:

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

It could be, someone usually realizes when they have lost, their money runs out.

[Davidvictorson]

Question 1:
Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

It will but I am here thinking as I type this that a person who has made up their minds to not leave the casino until they win will disregard the clock even if it is in front of them.

Question 2:
Does having a timer in slot machine increase our awareness on the time that we are playing and maybe it can reduce long sessions and it might cut us from chasing our losses?

I think it does to a certain extent. But people are different. A disciplined gambler will not even need it but a person who is in the early phase of gambling addiction will need it very much to discourage them from long sessions thereby fueling such addiction.

Question 3:
Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

For the responsible gambler, yes. For the gambling addict, no.

[Findingnemo]

Question 1:

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

Question 2:

Does having a timer in slot machine increase our awareness on the time that we are playing and maybe it can reduce long sessions and it might cut us from chasing our losses?

Question 3:

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

1. It is not a myth but those are irrelevant in this 21st century, we don't need sunlight or even a clock from someone else to know the time, we have it in our wrists and palm in the name of smartphones.

2. Might be, slots is extremely addictive for people love slot and can go on for hours so if we have an option to set timer for our session to end then it can reduce the time period, which can also be implemented in online casinos as a way of encouraging responsible gambling.

3. Same as time limit, it can reduce the activity if we are well ware of how much we lost on the session.

[dimonstration]

Everyone gives a look on their smartphones every few minutes, so I guess it's not an issue at all that land based casinos don't have any clocks inside. To lose notion of time isn't an excuse anymore in the current era the world has reached.

I don’t check time most of the time when gambling since I’m always playing card games that always require to pay attention to the cards due to limited decision time. I have less experience on land based casino but I believe I will do the same on focusing on the table rather than check time.

I don't think there is much difference from virtual to land based casinos. Responsible gambling goes on the same way. You need to set a limited budget and you should gamble only with money you can afford to lose. Once your budget is gone, you have to leave the casino.

You’re right on this. Being responsible is the same regardless if physical or online casino because bankroll management is what we should pay attention rather than the time.

[CryptoYar]

Casinos purposely hide clocks and windows to make sure that people lose time and play more but studies show that clear information can be used to help. Placing fixed clock on slot machine might not always help to lessen time spent gambling because most players do not pay attention to it. But required Reality Check pop up every 30 or 60 minutes is more effective since it stops concentration of player and usually makes him or her quit game which can make him or her avoid recklessly losing money. Better still simply showing money used greatly increases awareness of gambler of their losses and provides them with better control over their spending especially when they are requested to set spending limit beforehand.

[Frankolala]

Anyone going to such a casino without clock, would be with his phone. If you are not with your phone, you should be cautious of your spending. Only go to the casino with the amount that you intend to gamble with in order for you not to gamble beyond your budgeted amount. However, it's impossible for anyone to go to a casino without a wristwatch or a phone.

[nakamura12]

I don't think that clock can change how people gamble because if you cannot control yourself to stop when losing or winning then time will be nothing when you come out of the land based casino. Another thing is people will surely have their own wristwatch or using their mobile phones to check for time on how long they have been gambling in the casino. One more thing, casino does have plans why there's no clock as to make their gamblers lose track of time. It is like a battery purposely drained of all power so that the power will be transferred which in this case is money.

[wiss19]

Responsible gambling comes from every individuals and it depends on how they handle their lives and control their emotion while gambling, of course land based casino is actually cool but due to live communication and what you sees within the period of gambling and those who are also there live gambling could possible triggers you to gamble more without knowing the effects

It can start and end from us but I still believe that what we see or hear around us can contribute to it. There are people that likes a physical experience but some doesn't. They are introvert and more of an indoor person, so land-based casinos can make them to be a more responsible gambler, if they aren't yet.

Nah. A gambler immersed in gambling won’t care what time it is. They are very focused and only care about profit, so time isn’t an issue. VIPs don’t even mind how long they’re spending during a session. Unless they’ve set a limit for themselves, whether losing or winning, they’ll only go home once that time limit is reached.

There can also be gamblers that only plays for fun and not for the profit. Take someone that is addicted on a free-to-play game for example. Reaching a VIP is usually tough, so you can be right that VIP players can spend more time than the normal player but I think having a VIP status can mean that you are a professional and a responsible gambler, especially if your VIP level is high. They can spend less time but are only betting more, which is why they still can reach a certain level quick enough.

As if land based casinos care how much time you spend there.

As a good company, they should have done that.

With the number of players they have, I don’t think the owners even bother about time you spend.

Is it because they are much focused on them and almost forgotten us? Although if they address the concern, that can affect their revenues.

[peter0425]

Question 1:

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

Well casinos won’t do that so maybe bring your own but at the same time how confident are you that you will actually check your watch or your phone.

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

If you are an objective person and you see how much you have already lost, you might not only come back out with your usual excuses but also with a new realization that you needed to take a step break from gambling. Maybe today is just not your day.

[Iroh]

1. It is not a myth but those are irrelevant in this 21st century, we don't need sunlight or even a clock from someone else to know the time, we have it in our wrists and palm in the name of smartphones.

2. Might be, slots is extremely addictive for people love slot and can go on for hours so if we have an option to set timer for our session to end then it can reduce the time period, which can also be implemented in online casinos as a way of encouraging responsible gambling.

3. Same as time limit, it can reduce the activity if we are well ware of how much we lost on the session.

Even if there were clocks with a bong sounding for every hour, it probably won't change much as people would pretty much ignore the clocks as they would likely be more focused on something else and conveniently ignore the clocks.
We've got to be time conscious and not having to blame someone else for our lack of being aware of the time. As for slot games, I can understand people spending a lot of time on the machine. Perhaps, like you noted, we could set timers to remain aware of how long we remain sat at the machine.
We just can't expect casinos who are trying to devise means to keep players engaged so they could spend even more money to also remind players of the time spent so far or how much they've spent.

[finaleshot2016]

We all know that land base casinos are infamous for not having a clock inside or even natural lights. For sure we have fallen victims on it. One example is that when you came in late night and then you go out in the wee hours of the morning.

What if there is a timer on slot machines that will remain us how long you are playing already.

Question 1:

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

Question 2:

Does having a timer in slot machine increase our awareness on the time that we are playing and maybe it can reduce long sessions and it might cut us from chasing our losses?

Still on the subject of slot machines, what if together with the time, it will also shows how much money we have spend already.

Question 3:

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

I think it will not help us to minimize our gambling activities 'cause here in my country, I can compare how internet cafes work, they put timer on it but we keep playing especially those who are addicted to playing games, they don't care about the time. Actually in every PC, there's a time already in the bottom right, but yet here we are, going addicted and playing games with friends 24/7. So same thing how gambling works, people on casino doesn't really care if dophamine hits already even there's a timer in their face. Even they put how much we spent, they don't care because gamblers already knew in the first place how much they will spend before they go in, they knew that there are bunch of money waiting from their banks and ready to let go. That's how gambling addicted thinks, they don't care because they're 2 steps ahead of what will happen because they want to gamble until everything is gone.

[Antotena]

Anyone going to such a casino without clock, would be with his phone. If you are not with your phone, you should be cautious of your spending. Only go to the casino with the amount that you intend to gamble with in order for you not to gamble beyond your budgeted amount. However, it's impossible for anyone to go to a casino without a wristwatch or a phone.

I don't usually use my wristwatch with time because I only see it as a fashion but I don't allow the battery to die, I make sure that it's working and time is always set. If this kind of place is a place where using of phone isn't allow, I think my wristwatch is going to be useful that moment. With this digital age freedom, anyone can have access to time and move out except if the gambler is such a type of person that knows nothing than gambling for the whole day.

Sometime, you don't even need a time to help you out. If you have a bankroll budgeted for that day, you don't need anyone to tell you to walk home that you are done for that day. If you are not such a person that doesn't waste all day gambling and don't have anything to do with life, I don't think you need a reminder for such timing. If you lose, you will leave. If you are winning, the thought of leaving the casino will hit you when you have too much loss, work like a magic.

[Patikno]

We all know that land base casinos are infamous for not having a clock inside or even natural lights. For sure we have fallen victims on it. One example is that when you came in late night and then you go out in the wee hours of the morning.

What if there is a timer on slot machines that will remain us how long you are playing already.

Question 1:

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

Question 2:

Does having a timer in slot machine increase our awareness on the time that we are playing and maybe it can reduce long sessions and it might cut us from chasing our losses?

Still on the subject of slot machines, what if together with the time, it will also shows how much money we have spend already.

Question 3:

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

It might reduce our gambling sessions, as long as we care about it, but we know that some players don't worry about it, and keep playing until they run out of energy. So, basically, it all depends on ourselves. Even if land-based casinos have large timers/clocks, they won't be useful if we can't control ourselves while gambling. So, let us be wise in everything we do, especially when gambling, we must be aware of what we are doing, including all the risks, then set time and financial limits when gambling, so all of it can help us become responsible gamblers. Basically, no one forces us to gamble, it is all up to our own will, we have to know the measure, is it appropriate for us to ask other people to be responsible for the actions we take? I don't think so, and I hope you understand what I mean.

[Sonia_123]

Of course such will not happen because you will be reminded of how much money and time you have to spend and so will be conscious of yourself, which they don't want to happen in other to make fore money and profit for themselves since it is their means of income, and if they do that, they will not be more profitable as they want, I think it was an agreement by all the land casino owners for their business to be profitable to them and that is why you need to be more disciplined when gambling.

As a responsible gambler before leaving your house to o the casino you must have budgeted and set aside how much to will be spending and if are to play extra time also setting aside the money you are to gamble with is very important.

Going to the casinos with excess money as from the specified amount for gambling is not always good because you will be tempted to spend more, therefore you can set an alarm for timing you with your phone or wristwatch for a reminder if you will be carried away when you forget to carry your set aside funds for gambling also not to be carried away by the game.

[_BlackStar]

Gamblers often lose track of time and how much money they have spent - but if a slot machine has a feature like the one you mentioned, the gambler can stop or simply think before continuing to play. But I'm not sure if slot machines will have such a feature in the future - but displaying the time and amount of losses could be an option if the casino cares about its customers.

So far, I haven't experienced what it's like to play live in a land-based casino - but it sounds like it would be really exciting and you'd lose track of time. The atmosphere in a land-based casino is very different and even without gambling, It seems that I will forget the time to go home.

[Gozie51]

We all know that land base casinos are infamous for not having a clock inside or even natural lights. For sure we have fallen victims on it. One example is that when you came in late night and then you go out in the wee hours of the morning.

I have also noticed that now with this post. After I read your topic, I can't help but agree with you that I have not also seen clock on the walls of a casino or game house. It might be intentional though and a general phenomenon. So I think that they are not fixing the time because they want gamblers to keep gambling without knowing when they will be late because the more you stay then the more you want to gamble there.

But I don't see them as being infamous because they didn't force any body to gamble and if you don't gambler, your money remains with you.

Moreover, the good thing is that people have their wrist watch and phone from where they check time.

[Smack That Ace]

Would introducing clock inside reduces our gambling session?

If you have a watch, it could help players be aware of the time, yeah. They understand "Hey, I'm playing for a long time." But clocks alone dont reliably reduce how long people play.

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

Timers or session-showing display can help in some cases, so that someone can understand that he has been playing for a long time. However, that consciousness does not work for many, because they cannot stop at the attraction, urge or habit until they interfere with stronger.

Does it stop up from moving on if we have seen how much money we've lost already?

imo the most effective is to show clearly how much money has been lost. you know, players can often control their costs if they show real money loss than showing credit or points.

[TopT3ns]

We all know that land base casinos are infamous for not having a clock inside or even natural lights. For sure we have fallen victims on it. One example is that when you came in late night and then you go out in the wee hours of the morning.

I have also noticed that now with this post. After I read your topic, I can't help but agree with you that I have not also seen clock on the walls of a casino or game house. It might be intentional though and a general phenomenon. So I think that they are not fixing the time because they want gamblers to keep gambling without knowing when they will be late because the more you stay then the more you want to gamble there.

But I don't see them as being infamous because they didn't force any body to gamble and if you don't gambler, your money remains with you.

Moreover, the good thing is that people have their wrist watch and phone from where they check time.

I completely agree with your observation of casino clocks and your analysis where you say that there are no time markings on the clocks in their business which have no time markers; you are very right with no time markers in their business strategy to attain maximum revenue. They desire us to lose the sense of stop as well, and we are more involved in the game. About the fact that you have argued that they are innocent since coercion will not exist I can grasp your point of view. But it must be noted that systematic efforts to hide the truth of time is a present of covert influence. As much as we can manage without wall clocks without the assistance of our own technologization, we should realise the mighty influence of the controlled environments in the formation of the spontaneous ones.

[Floxynice]

We all know that land base casinos are infamous for not having a clock inside or even natural lights. For sure we have fallen victims on it. One example is that when you came in late night and then you go out in the wee hours of the morning.

I have also noticed that now with this post. After I read your topic, I can't help but agree with you that I have not also seen clock on the walls of a casino or game house. It might be intentional though and a general phenomenon. So I think that they are not fixing the time because they want gamblers to keep gambling without knowing when they will be late because the more you stay then the more you want to gamble there.

But I don't see them as being infamous because they didn't force any body to gamble and if you don't gambler, your money remains with you.

Moreover, the good thing is that people have their wrist watch and phone from where they check time.

Yea that's true. You can imagine when you are gambling in a casino then you suddenly look at the clock and it's 1:00pm when you already planned to leave there by 10:00am. Anyone would suddenly become motivated to leave immediately to attend to other things.

Some people may argue that gamblers have wrist watches and phones they can use to check time. Sometimes it's not just enough. There are lots of distractions in the mobile phone, the gambler might not even remember to check time there.