Overtime online gambling has become very popular, many people prefer to use websites and apps to bet on their favorite sports and casino games. This has made gambling very convenient and easily accessible, it's actually why people get addicted to it. Anyone who has a smartphone won't see the need of going to a bet center to gamble. The world has gone digital, but is this causing more harm than good?. land based casinos and bet shops require you to leave your house but online gambling is available, people can gamble from the comfort of their home whenever and however they want. This has made a lot of people addicted, some started by staking low amounts but overtime they found themselves gambling with large amounts of money. Easy access to gambling websites can make it harder to stop and this might lead to a serious issue. Most people think they are in Control of theirself or just playing to have fun but they don't notice that it's turning into an habit. Online gambling has made more addicts than offline gambling.
Gambling addiction is a complex condition that involves psychological, social and especially behavioral factors... so I believe that although the convenience and easy access of online casinos may have contributed to this addiction, they are certainly not the only causes as factors such as the player's personality and personal circumstances also play a significant role in this problem. Some players may be more prone to addiction regardless of the method of gambling and awareness and responsibility are the most important factors in preventing this risk.
Each person should be aware of the risks, their limits on time and money spent and in this I think websites have an advantage over land-based casinos, as many offer risk management tools such as deposit and time limits so that we can manage our gambling behavior... something that does not exist in any land-based casino.