While many avid gamblers are quick to claim that nothing will ever replace the casino experience, others argue that the gaming experience is timeless and can never be phased out by growing technologies. This paper explores the impact of online gambling on the casino industry. It looks at what online gambling websites can do to support and help gamblers whose habits have gotten out of control. Ultimately, these websites can’t provide the help needed to curb addictive behavior.
The laws against gambling are very broad and prohibit the use of any device to conduct a gambling activity. A computer connected to the internet would presumably fall under this category. However, unlike traditional vice crimes, United States authorities have focused their efforts on the business people providing the services. The broader issue of gambling regulation is still far from resolved. However, there are some factors that online gambling operators can do to help their customers avoid being caught. One way to make the process easier is to provide payment methods that are quick, secure, and easy to use.
There is a need to better understand the risk factors that lead to gambling problems. One study concluded that involvement in Internet gambling is more prevalent among problem gamblers than among non-problem gamblers. A recent study of problem Internet gamblers found that almost half of these participants also had gambling-related problems before starting to play online. This finding suggests that problem Internet gamblers tend to be a more diverse group of gamblers than those with gambling-related problems. The problem with the study results is that the studies are cross-sectional, and the self-reporting of problem Internet gamblers is subject to bias.
The DSM-5 Taskforce urged researchers to conduct further research in this area of gambling. The risks of internet gambling are similar to those associated with excessive internet usage. Therefore, the current paper aims to summarize research on internet gambling in adults. It also highlights new findings relevant to the topic. It is a systematic literature review that identifies important trends and developments in the field of internet gambling addiction. And it is a valuable reference for a person seeking treatment.
