During the past year, #participants with serious gambling problems were much more likely to report engaging in Internet gambling. It may be that amongst individuals at risk for developing a gambling problem, the Internet #presents a special danger.
acva2010.cs.drexel.edu/forum/index.ph… While our current knowledge remains in its infancy and the prevalence rates are relatively low, researchers and clinicians are predicting greater abuse among youth as well as other high-risk groups including seniors and pathological gamblers.
worldbeyblade.org/User-jokerslot Adolescents appear particularly vulnerable to the appeal of Internet gambling as they find gambling enjoyable (Dickson, Derevensky & Gupta, in press), are particularly attracted to the colourful, fast-paced videogame-like qualities, view themselves
multiplesystematrophy.org/Msa-forums/pro… as highly intelligent, and perceive themselves as invulnerable to a gambling problem. These practice sites expose youth to adult games, encouraging them to practice and perhaps move on to ‘for money’ on-line casinos (Canada West Foundation, 1999).
liveviewsports.com/community/prof… Fortunately, some barriers do exist including requiring a credit card in order to wager on these sites. However, these barriers are not impossible to overcome. Are these sites training a new breed of gamblers? Only time will tell, as regulation
cliqafriq.com/read-blog/1240… of these sites continues to be highly problematic.Mental health professionals are only beginning to fully recognize the magnitude and impact of problem gambling amongst teens. Awareness of the risks and harm associated with gambling problems in youth
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