Study: Online gambling poses higher addiction risk than gambling in person

Study: Online gambling poses higher addiction risk than gambling in person

CHEYENNE — Online gamblers reported experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety and financial stress, as well as weaker control over impulsive spending, compared to in-person gamblers, according to a study performed in Laramie County by Datacorp.

The truth about gambling addiction (Part 2)

The gambler’s trap is well known:  The idea that the next spin might be the one. “Psychologically, it’s really taxing on a human when they go in order to satisfy their dopamine instant-gratification process and end up with shame,” Lionett said. “I used to work for the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, not for the casino, but for their public works department,” said Dan Lionett, president of the Santa Rosa Junior College Students for Reco…