A study published by Penn State in conjunction with the state Department of Drug and Alcohol programs has revealed the latest findings in Pennsylvania's online gambling sphere.
— which took a look at interactive gambling trends from last year — not only found how about one in 10 Keystone State residents admitted to online gambling with in the past 12 months, but created a profile of what a common Pennsylvanian gambler may look like: a man in his mid to late 30s who lives in the southwestern part of the state and whose preferred format is sports betting.
The main reason this “typical gambler” throws the proverbial die is for enjoyment, a reason that the majority of people partake in the pastime . To make money was only the fourth overall incentive to gamble online, with availability to do it as well as convenience beating it out in third and second, respectively.
However, the study found that over one in three people admitted to experience at least one problem with their gaming, the most coming of which “was making attempts to cut down, control, or stop gambling.” “This study further confirmed that engaging in multiple online gambling formats is associated with increased presence of gambling problems,” the report concludes. “This should be addressed through prevention and treatment practices by making the public, and specifically gamblers, aware of the dangers of engaging in multiple gaming formats.”
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