The attraction of online gaming



While the United States adopted a hard line regarding Internet gambling and banned it entirely in October 2006, most European governments took a completely opposite approach and continue to liberalize legislation on online gambling; making it a lucrative market for online gambling operators.

Despite the fact that Britain has a fifth of the US population, it spends as much as Americans do on the game, according to figures released by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC). And much of that spending in the UK is now done online. So what attracts online players? Is there any danger involved?

The basis for the United States' ban on online gambling is derived from a report issued by the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in 1999. The main finding in that study highlighted the fact that " the presence of a gambling facility within 50 miles doubles the prevalence of the problem and pathological gamblers. ”Obviously, with the rise of online gambling, that 'gambling facility' is located within the home. So, the argument goes, that leads to more opportunities for gambling, and therefore the chance for more people to become compulsive gamblers. They are obsessed with gambling, and winning doesn't minimize that compulsion; the more they win, the more Worse still, the more they lose, the more they play to try to recoup their losses to the point where their habit becomes unaffordable and they sink financially. 

But despite the dire US warnings, the vast majority of people casino online participating online can control their gambling and play comfortably within their means. For most, online gambling is a form of entertainment from which they get a buzz and sometimes a victory. The fact that the games can be played in the comfort of home obviously increases the appeal. Sophisticated software can now replicate the casino experience; Full-color graphics and compelling sound put the player at the center of the action, even if they're actually in front of your computer screen. And due to the rapid acceptance of online gambling, revenue is increasing, allowing a percentage to be returned to players as jackpots and jackpots, which in turn attracts more players.

In addition to the comfort and convenience factor, another problem that has led to a massive acceptance of online gambling is the introduction of a smoking ban in all public places. Instead of going to their local bingo hall or casino and having to endure the rain and cold while smoking, many UK gamblers have chosen to stay home and play online. That is an important factor that drives an increasing number of women to enroll in online casino and bingo games. Online gambling may be illegal in the United States, but the evidence from Europe is that it is here to stay and will continue to prosper for the foreseeable future.