Lol, both the online or offline casino or betting stores serve same function, which is to make profits from our gambling activities. The fun part depends on the gamblers idea of gambling and his level of addiction. If you are the kind of gambler that is doesn't have self control, your experience or fun might be different compared to someone who k ows when to stop playing for both win and loss. So we can't actually approve of your research mate as it's considered invalid without appropriate proof. Gambling online and offline are same. Just with different advantages and disadvantages.