- There is plenty to learn from the new article on problem gambling published in the Springer Journal of Gambling Studies.
- Daniel Negreanu answers questions that pertain to topics that industry insiders should be interested in. It’s a quick read, but it also provides plenty of food for thought.
- Online Poker companies are looking for ways to attract more “recreational” players, but industry consultant, Kim Lund sees an advantage in categorizing players a bit differently.
Betting on Illusory Patterns: Probability Matching in Habitual Gamblers
One of the biggest issues that the online gambling industry faces today when trying to gain acceptance from the general public is that of problem gambling. Those that oppose online gambling use problem gambling to try and block legislation, or pass legislation to ban the activity altogether. In the EU, member states pass laws to limit competition from companies outside their borders under the guise that they do not provide enough protection for problem gamblers.
There is plenty to learn from this new article on problem gambling published in the Springer Journal of Gambling Studies. The authors (Wolfgang Gaissmaier, et al.) explain how habitual gamblers see illusory patterns that result from cognitive disorders, and the actions they are prone to take as a result of these imaginary patterns.
This can be valuable information in developing safeguards for problem gamblers. Taking a proactive approach to this issue will only benefit the industry in the long run. The entire study is free to download, so there is no reason not to learn more about this pivotal topic.
