Quote from: Assface16678 on Today at 05:51:06 AM

Quote from: Mr.suevie on January 02, 2024, 07:23:29 PM

Quote from: Samlucky O on December 30, 2023, 05:44:27 PM

Sometimes people are always addicted to playing gambling online and this has made them loss alot of funds, due to always topping up theire casino account with there debit card when they loose. and this usually makes them exhaust all there funds.

While those people playing offline in casino halls play with only the little money they have at hand, and that will reduce the risk of over spending. So now my question is this

Playing online or offline gambling which is more preferable in terms of risk reduction?

In respect of this particular thread, I think I will definitely agree with the opinion of saying that offline casino are more safer in terms of constant depositing and quick access to an addiction. Most gamblers around me here are victims of all these nonsense and they always find it hard to stop the deposit because it's like a cocaine that cause many people to actually keep playing and making lose out their whole bankroll in matters of second if not minutes.

I disagree, well it's because I think both offline and online casino is still dangerous in a sense that a gambler can lose a lot of money or they can't control themselves and start spending more than initial, yes it seems like online game is more dangerous or prone to gamblers being too over spending in gambling games but still it's the same as offline games, if the gamblers wants to he/she can withdraw money from his ATM or, use credit card or cash out money from its funds as long as he wants to keep on playing so still both offline and online is dangerous, there are no safer or what, the only difference is that online is more convenient to spend or easy to spend money and loss it as it is easy to access, you can play anywhere and anytime as the gambler wants to.

and sometimes offline casino or physical casino can be dangerous as, of course, you are socialising, there might be people with malicious intents to do something bad to you inside or outside the casino establishment. We have different opinions, so for me, offline and online are the same in the sense that gamblers can lose a lot of money depending on their self-control.

I agree that offline and online gambling are risky owing to human self-control. Considering them equally risky oversimplifies the situation. Offline gambling's lights, sounds, and social setting are overwhelming. Sensory stimulation may increase impulsivity and spending. Environmental factors affect decision-making, not just funding.

Moving online is dangerous because of its convenience and accessibility. A gambler can lose a lot of money in both cases, but internet platforms make it disturbingly easy to keep playing without spending money. This accessibility can worsen obsessive gambling habits. Not having a physical, social context reduces certain risks but increases others, such as isolation and accountability.

I favor a balanced approach, acknowledging both types' dangers. Education and responsible gambling are essential. Encourage gamblers to set limits, understand odds, and spot problem behavior. The goal should be to promote responsible gambling, acknowledging the challenges of physical and online platforms.