Samaksh Mann
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-Samaksh Mann
Since, the introduction of technology, it has revolutionized almost everything by now. And one of them is gambling. Gambling used to be an offline thing, usually performed in casinos and some specific places. However after the introduction of technology in the gambling industry in 1997-2000 in the form of online casinos or online gambling platforms (g2g, 2024). Things have revolutionized the gambling industry. Now, it doesn’t matter where you are. You can still gamble just on your phone or laptop. The innovations are endless.
In this video, I am going to discuss if there are any benefits of online gambling such as greater accessibility for players, enhanced security measures, personalized user experiences, and massive economic growth for operators and governments (Breakingthelines, 2024). I also took an interview with a gambling professional MV, who has been now doing gambling as a full-time gambler for 4 years and has generated a good amount of money and luxurious living just by doing gambling. He is going to discuss what’s his take on technology’s impact on gambling, and if online gambling is safer than offline gambling or not. So if you want to know this kind of question, then watch the above video till the end⬆️🔥.
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GAMBLING ADDICTION
Gambling is a game of risking something of value in the hope of achieving something even greater in value (Mayo Clinic, 2022). There is nothing wrong with gambling but it becomes a problem when it is “an uncontrollable urge or habit of doing gambling even if it is leading to their downfall” (Mayo Clinic, 2022). And that’s what is called gambling addiction. Gambling addiction can cause low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression (Mental Health Foundation, 2021). In this episode, we came up with a story of an international student, Mohit, who came to Canada with big ambitions but had to struggle with gambling addiction. Additionally, there is also a special guest invited to this podcast who is a part-time professional poker player, Guneet, to give a piece of professional advice in the field of gambling. If you want to know everything about gambling addiction and to know the story of Mohit and questions such as, “Did he manage to get out of the gambling trap? If he did then how did he manage to do it? And what is his situation now?”, then listen to our new podcast to learn about Mohit’s story and discover practical insights on how to avoid the traps of gambling addiction. This eye-opening episode is one you would not want to miss!
– SAMAKSH MANN
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Mayo Clinic. (2022, June 18). Compulsive gambling: Symptoms and causes.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178
Mayo Clinic. (2022, June 18). Compulsive gambling: Symptoms and causes.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178
Mental Health Foundation. (2021, August 5). Gambling and mental health.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/gambling-and-mental-health#:~:text=
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HOW GAMBLING HAS CHANGED
-SAMAKSH MANN
Gambling has changed a lot over a period of time. After being legalized for a while in the majority of nations, gambling eventually became more popular and gave rise to casinos, sportsbooks, and other gambling businesses. The development of technology, has resulted in making gambling even more popular online through social media & advertisements.
In the past, gambling was believed to be a unethical activity because of that there were not many people involved in gambling. But now, gambling is not seen unethical anymore by many people. There has been a rising popularity of gambling specially among youth, which can be one of the reason of widespread online gambling. Now, It’s even socially acceptable as a part-time and a full-time job for many.
The popularity of internet gaming has coincided with a growth in money fraud and scams. As it was easier to trace these kinds of activities in the offline gambling, but it gets really difficult to recognize and deal with in online gambling fraud. Online platforms’ accessibility and anonymity have made it simpler for criminals to take advantage of people.
Back then, gambling was not related to travelling. But things have changed. Now there are people making trips to well-known gambling destinations like Las Vegas, and many more just to gamble. These locations have grown to be popular tourist sites, attracting gamblers from all over the world.In this modern period, Effects of gambling are more noticeable than they have ever been. The gambling sector has experienced an increased popularity and expanded by far, which is boosting the economy.