When Games Become Gambling, and Gambling Becomes Games
Challenge makes us want to overcome. Uncertainty makes us want to know what happens next. Modern products increasingly make us want both. How can we distinguish between gambling and games and what does it mean for the player? Travis Sztainert, adjunct research professor, Carleton University and director of research for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, explains why it matters.
From Counting Bets to Measuring Player Health
Responsible gambling has become better at tracking behavior. We can now see the activity of most gamblers, particularly online. The next challenge is measuring whether people are actually doing well, says Travis Sztainert, adjunct research professor, Carleton University and director of research for the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
Is Gambling Becoming Our New ‘Third Place’?
Gambling venues are all about community—belonging, identity, and the social dimensions of prevention and recovery. Now can this experience help to keep the activity safe and fun? Travis Sztainert, adjunct research professor, Carleton University and director of research for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, explains the theory.
From Horsepower to Harm Reduction
Can the gambling industry learn from the automobile industry’s transformation of safety from a burden into a competitive advantage? Travis Sztainert, adjunct research professor, Carleton University and director of research for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, believes it can and charts a course.