Gambling is pertinent to neuroscience research for at least two reasons. First, gambling is a naturalistic and pervasive example of risky decision making, and thus gambling games can provide a paradigm for the investigation of human choice behavior and “irrationality.” Second, excessive gambling involvement (i.e., pathological gambling) is currently conceptualized as a behavioral addiction, and…
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Lights and sounds coming from electronic gambling machines – also known as EGMs, pokies or slots – contribute to their addictive potential according to new research published today. Scientists from the University of British Columbia, Canada, set up experiments with human subjects using gambling tasks and “sensory cues” such as flashing lights and catchy tunes. They found…
The last two years have been hard for the whole world, and all types of activities and difficulties have also affected land-based casinos. Many gamblers have lost the opportunity to visit their favorite gambling establishments and wondered whether they should go to play online jackpot games. The answer is unequivocal – of course, it’s worth it!…
Many casino players like the thought of having an entire trip comped. They want their food, drink, hotel, and entertainment covered. A casino junket allows gamblers to cover all these expenses ahead of time. The player, meanwhile, merely needs to gamble at a predetermined volume. Gambling junkets are popular because they only require a deposit…
Abstract This study explored women’s gambling in response to male intimate partner violence (IPV). Twenty-four women were recruited through service providers and online advertising. All women had been victimised by IPV and all experienced problems relating to the gambling on electronic gaming machines (EGMs). Thematic analysis of their in-depth interviews identified three major themes. The…
