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Finding the Signs

Problem gambling is one of those topics within the online casino gambling industry that has gone from hushed and taboo to right out in the open and fully on the table for discussion. The gambling industry is very aware of the challenges that problem gamblers present to the system and are frequently looking for new methods to better protect these gamblers from harmful behaviors and harmful internet gambling usage. The Responsible Gambling Council Research center announced some very interesting, and slightly alarming results about a gamblers ability to recognize problem gambling habits in themselves. Most gamblers are now well aware of many of the behaviors that are associated with problem gambling at the land and online casinos…but as much as they can see these in others, the entire picture changes when they assess themselves.

This new problem gambling behavior research was conducted by Ipsos-Reid and showed that only one in five land and online casino bettors were able reported that they themselves engaged in risky gambling behavior. Compare this figure to the whopping 92 percent of gamblers who could recognize a risky behavior in another gambler. This clearly indicates that there is an alarming behavior recognition gap that needs to be addressed when online casinos and betting venues are monitoring player behavior and using software to allow players to track their gambling habits.

The research also indicates that there is actually a lack of knowledge within the actual online casino gambling and betting industry that needs to be addressed. Punters as a whole were less knowledgeable about problem gambling behaviors than the general public – clearly an issue!