Types of Gamblers
a gambler who does not lack patience, self control, and is not impulsive while making a living from their wins.
what are Professional gamblers
this altered state of consciousness occurs when someone becomes mentally disconnected from the outside world while gambling like being in the zone.
what is Dissociation
this term describes the likelihood that an event will occur and compares the chances of winning to the chances of losing
What are odds
these machines are found in casinos and each uses its own random number generator to produce independent results
What are electronic gambling machines
this type of betting involves wagering on outcome or events of a single sport match
what is single event sports betting
this kind of gambler tends to play infrequently for social reasons, relaxation, and entertainment.
what are Casual social gamblers
this mistaken belief says that if something hasn't happened recently, it's more likely to happen soon
what is Gambler's fallacy
this is the chance of winning divided by the total number of possible outcomes.
What is probability
these in game rewards can be purchased and give players random virtual item, similar to gambling.
What are loot boxes
these machines are similar to slot machines but are often in places like bars, restaurants, and clubs instead of casinos
what are VLTs
this type of gambler tend to have a history of crime and making their monkey illegally.
what are Antisocial personality gamblers
this occurs when a player almost wins, making them feel like they are getting closer to a win even tho the outcomes are random.
what is Near miss
this concept means that previous results do not affect future results in gambling
What is independence of events
competitive video gaming that is streamed online and has become so popular that some gambling operators have opened arenas for it.
What are Esports
these games rely partly on a player's abilities, such as reaction time or strategy, meaning experience can improve success
what is skill based gambling
this type tends to play to fill an emotional need or to temporarily escape from difficulties.
what are Relief and escape gamblers
this happens when a player wins less money than they bet but the machine celebrates it like a big win with lights and sounds
what are Losses disguised as wins
this incorrect belief assumes that if something hasn't happened recently, it is more likely to happen soon
What is Gambler's fallacy
these games involve creating a virtual team of real athletes and earning points based on their real life performance
What are fantasy sport
these games imitate the look and feel of gambling like slots or poker but do not involve real money
what is simulated gambling
this type allows gambling to take priority over all aspects of their life
what are Compulsive pathological gamblers
these are financial, emotional, physical, or social consequences that gambling can have on a person and their community
what is Gambling harm
this concept means gambling outcomes are unpredictable because they are influenced by chance
What is randomness
these video game items change the appearance of characters or weapons and can sometimes be used as currency for gambling on third party websites
What is virtual skins
these online games are played on social networking platforms with or against friends and can sometimes include simulated gambling features. some examples are Farmville and Words with Friends, which are played on Facebook
What is Social gaming