Researchers say that understanding who is more likely to play social media games may help tailor intervention and awareness programs to help prevent gambling problems. Information useful for prevention efforts Problem gambling was gauged by how often teens missed extra curricular activities due to gambling.
On the other hand, only10 per cent of teens who took part in monetary gambling but not social casino games had some degree of problem gambling. The study found 37 to 50 per cent of respondents who gambled for money and played social casino games had low to high problem gambling. Elton-Marshall, senior author of the study in a news release.Įlton-Marchall said it may be easier to win playing social casino games and that gives young people a false impression about their luck or ability in gambling. “While it’s not clear whether young people begin in social casino games and move to gambling for money, or if adolescents who are gambling for money also seek out these free games, there is evidence that social casino gaming may build excitement for gambling and encourage the transition into monetary gambling,” says Dr. Canada – October 9, 2008: Illuminated Montreal Casino and fountains Games may build excitement, says researcher
