Spotting Gambling Addiction in Casinos
Posted on 23. Aug, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Assessing Your Gambling
Employees at bars and casinos are trained to look for patrons who have a problem. Bartenders can watch for signs that a customer has had too much alcohol, even if reviewing the tab doesn’t provide enough information. Casino employees can watch the habits of regular customers, looking for indicators that there may be a gambling problem. (more…)
Senior Adults and the Risk of Gambling Addiction
Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction
Years ago seniors may have gotten out of the house for a little fun and socializing in the church basement to play a weekly game of bingo. Today, seniors may be living in adult centers rather than at home and are more likely to be visiting the local casino. (more…)
Understanding Gambling Strategies
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
Pathological gambling has become an increasingly common problem, especially with the advent of online gambling in the last decade. Gambling addictions are similar to other types of addiction in their symptoms, with addicts experiencing a deterioration of personal relationships and professional achievement. (more…)
Impulsivity and Superstitions Create Problems with Gamblers
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction
Cambridge University in England recently completed a study focused on in Science Daily that examined the connection between compulsive gamblers and their impulses and superstitions. Researchers found that those gamblers who were impulsive had a tendency to believe in superstitions and also to blame losses on such things as bad luck. Gamblers also were more apt to make mistakes due to their impulsivity. (more…)
Maryland’s Gamblers Tend to be Young
Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
As states debate the revenue potential of a new casino opening, policymakers must also weigh the risk to individuals who may be predisposed to a gambling addiction and the cost to public health when those gambling addictions surface. Pathological gambling is a problem that has expanded significantly with the spread of not only brick and mortar gambling establishments, but also a wide variety of online gambling games. (more…)
Impulsive Gamblers More Likely to Experience Flawed Reasoning
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
New research has found an association between impulsivity and flawed reasoning in problem gamblers. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London studied compulsive gamblers who were being treated at the National Problem Gambling Clinic, and found that gamblers with higher levels of impulsivity were significantly more susceptible to errors in reasoning such as superstitious rituals and “bad luck” or “cold machines.” (more…)
Children’s Gambling Called into Question over Chuck E. Cheese Lawsuit
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Addiction News
Internet gambling, casino gambling and … Chuck E. Cheese? A recent report from the Times Record News addresses the question as to whether the popular children’s game and entertainment establishments could be a factor in encouraging children to gamble. The story comes in response to a California lawsuit in which a mother of two children, ages 3 and 5, is suing Chuck E. Cheese for prompting children to engage in gambling activities. (more…)
The Power Behind Online Gambling
Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Internet Gambling
If you thought the clicking of a mouse, secretive bidding, 24-hour a day availability and fast internet speeds would make it hard to become addicted to online gambling, it is safe to say you are very wrong. New studies are showing that online gamblers are 10 times more likely to become compulsive gamblers than those who make the numerous trips to casinos. (more…)
People with Gambling Disorders Likely to Have Other Addictions, Mental Health Problems
Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
More people than ever are gambling or developing gambling addictions, says recent news, due to increasing access to gambling sites from the Internet. Experts believe many people who are now living with gambling disorders developed their problem through gambling sites on the Web, and are likely to have additional addictions or mental health conditions. (more…)
Accessibility to Online Gambling at Home, on Mobile Phones and Public Places Linked to Addiction
Posted on 04. Jun, 2011 by Problem Gambling in Gambling Addiction Research
People falling into gambling addictions are not necessarily leaving the house, and they may never actually enter a casino. A Canadian study says that the more people engage in gambling from Internet sites, the more likely they may be to develop a gambling addiction. This is especially true for teens and adolescents, who may use gambling mobile phone apps and Web sites more frequently than adults. (more…)