Is online gambling growing because it's accessible or it's easier to hide?

[Dave1]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

[yslyv]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

Online gambling is growing because it’s so accessible. Even if gambling isn’t legal in your country, you can still find a way to play online.
if you’re under 18, you can still find a way to play online.
Its growing because people can gamble hiding from their wife or parents.
It’s growing because it gives people who normally wouldn’t be able to gamble the chance to do so.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

From my POV, these two are the main reasons people gamble more online which is it's accessibility and for privacy.

Accessibility means you can't patronize it from anywhere and it's available 24/7 unlike physical casinos in my environment that has opening and closing hours and for privacy, it's not limited to losing big amounts but in the case of a very big win, everyone would be aware of your success and it may breed people with a sense of entitlement around you. When you gamble online, your wins and losses are entirely your business and your Data is removed from public consumption.

Trust me, life is easier when people know very little. about you, online gambling facilitates that and people are getting more comfortable with it.

[Botnake]

The main reason why online gambling got this popular is because of crypto. I still remember back in the day when it was hard to even fund a sportsbook account, you had to deal with fees, delays, and all that hassle. But when crypto gambling came in and everything became instant as no confirmations needed back then, and it was anonymous. that’s what really triggered the boom.

[Dunamisx]

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

You're right here, people nare more interested in playing online games because of the easy accessibility to the gambling platforms, with the use of their mobile phones, they can gamble at any time without having a barrier of any kind, also, there will be increasing gambling activities because the people needed to have fun and gamble, get occupied with something that could always make them engaged, is it is fun to do.

[Synchronice]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

Online gambling grows because it's very flexible. Is there hot outside and you don't want to get sweaty or have a long ride in a summer hot? Just sit at home, turn on an air conditioner and gamble. Or is it a very cold winter and you don't want to take your jacket and go outside in a freezing cold? Sit comfortably at your home in a warm environment and gamble comfortably.
In the world where Amazon, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Taxi and similar services are booming, there is no question that anything that can be done remotely will grow.

[Charles-Tim]

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

Online gambling can be easily accessed, unlike land based casinos. Example is the town I am presently, there is no single physical casinos there.

Another reason is privacy. Some people that prefer online gambling like privacy and it has its own benefits.

People should not hide their gambling activities from their families and friends if they are not addicted or wasting money on it

[mirakal]

YES…

Internet is fast now, and online casinos, especially crypto casinos (since we’re in this forum) have tons of payment options. So there’s really no problem gambling with them and they operate 24/7. Another thing is the low minimum bets. Before crypto casinos arrived, the minimums were high. I remember in one sportsbook, the minimum was around $5 which was already considered fair. But with crypto, even $1 is fine.

[fullfitlarry]

But there could be some concerns as well regarding online gambling. The fact that it's accessible to everyone, then the case of addicted gamblers also grow as well. And then the secret nature of it.

You can hide your gambling addiction for anyone, play in your room alone and then this turns out to be a bad habit that spiral to out of control and become a gambling addict. So as much as there are positive effect, there could be harm in the long run.

[cryptoaddictchie]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

For me it’s really a mix of both. Online gambling has grown fast because it’s just so easy to access via phone and you’re in. No travel, no dress-up, no pressure. But at the same time, a lot of people are also drawn to it because it’s private which like by others. You can play without anyone seeing you walk into a casino or judging how much you’re betting or losing. That convenience and no ones watching, feeling definitely play a big role in why more people are shifting to online platforms. But of course some also prefer the physical one.

[giammangiato]

The first reason is plausible, easy to reach, easy to play, accessible anywhere. I don't think the second option is universal, but it could be that many gamblers, especially those who are toxicly addicted, are obviously trying to hide their problems.
So in a small percentage it could be that this also affects the growth of gambling, but in a small part.

[Kelward]

Online gambling is growing basically because of these two reasons that you mentioned but from my observation the growth is mostly due to accessibility, not really because gamblers want to hide, afterall it's their money. The internet has made life very easy and people are taking advantage of it to access whatever they want without moving from where they are. For privacy you can now gamble without anybody knowing, whether you win or lose is your secret. The popularity is mostly because anytime you feel like gambling you no longer have to consider time factor and the mobility to visit a physical casino, you can just easily access a casino site through your mobile phones and immediately start to gamble.

[mak013]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

Surely it is so. When you can make a bet or play slot anywhere - you use such opportunity. In my country casinos allowed only in special zones. I need to use plane to get to the closiest of it. But online gambling is not prohibited, so it it my only chance for everyday gambling. But even if i need just 30 minutes to visit a casino - i prefer to spend it for playing.

[libert19]

I started gambling online, back then it being easily accessible certainly played part, as I grew up I realized the value of being private as well, so I like online gambling (or more like everything online — spoilt by convenience you could say) these days.

If it wasn't for online casinos, might have never come to know what gambling is.

...Trust me, life is easier when people know very little. about you...

I second this.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Gambling is more acceptable to people in the present generation. People have also discovered that it can be easily achieved when they play, and know how it all started, from having fun to enjoying every bit of the benefits it serves.

Also, the introduction of crypto online gambling is another booster to make people develop an interest in gambling, because it's easily advertised, played, and there's open access to creating a crypto gambling account to enjoy playing for fun.

[Distinctin]

What I see is that online gambling gains popularity during the time of COVID (correct me if I'm wrong).  It hits its peak when people don't have time to go around but rather stay at home. A reason why most casinos adapt to the situation and continue their business online is that it naturally gains demand from the community. Fortunately, gamblers gain comfort in the way it is. That is why the demand keeps rising and more casinos are coming out.

This is enough to say that online gambling has become profitable and is the most played this time.

[KiaKia]

What do you think of it?

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

As like going to land base casinos, there are many eyes, you don't know you might recognized someone or you being seen. And then losing big money without someone noticing it?

Both.

Easy to access because crypto is involved, you can move funds around easier and faster, not even your own banks can tell what you are doing because it is happening on blockchain.

It is also easier to hide, there is no need for bank transfers and there is no need for Fiat, it is almost 100% possible to hide compare to using fiat.

This is also possible because of online gambling, it felt like one is made for the other to exists, crypto been digital currencies and online gambling feels like a match made in heaven.

[Anayochukwu]

Of course the easy accessibility are the main reason why online gambling are growing everyday. Because you don't need to struggle to get anything, all you just need is phones and have enough data you are good to go gamble anywhere you want without nobody noticing what you are doing. That's why they are growing because many gamblers like privacy and it doesn't have any stress because you can decide to stay indoors as much as you like without any problem from other gamblers.

[GreatArkansas]

Is online gambling growing in the last year because it's accessible, you just need to have a mobile phone and then internet connection and then play anywhere.

Or people gamble online specially those prior who don't have experience from it but just want to try plays alone and hide from their families and friends?

I can say: both! And it is really unstoppable. Here in our country, there are a lot of issues recently about illegal gambling and even politicians are involved. So for me, with this growth of gambling - online gambling especially, it just more accesible to people and yeah it's easier to hide especially in your family members who are getting angry already with you about your addiction in gambling.
So for me, this is the very down side of this rise of online gambling and the internet.

[salad daging]

Both = easy to access and easy to hide.

Just look at it now many online casinos continue to grow rapidly even customers seem to increase because of the ease of access to play anywhere, even you can play gambling while sleeping with mobile.

Can be hidden, this is my way of not knowing other people or family because gambling is always considered bad, therefore it is better to gamble in secret without others knowing.