Teenagers and Women Become Slot Machine Addicts More Often

The British Medical Association has determined that women and teenagers are more likely to become slot machine addicts than men. They say that the new supercasino will only add to that slot machine addiction, and that once addicted it is almost impossible to cure someone of the disease. They say that because of the risk factor in becoming a slot machine addict for these two groups, “urgent action is needed.”

Supposedly more than 300,000 people are already slot machine addicts, and with the use of the internet and the proliferation of online gaming sites, it is easier and easier to become addicted to the slot machines. It is now possible to go to a casino and play the slot machines 24/7 – or just stay at home and do it online. They claim that health officials need to do more to curb and cure the onslaught of slot machine addicts that the country is about to face.

They claim that it is incredibly easy for teenagers to play the slot machines online, as no one is checking their ID’s. They simply sign up online and play the slot machines, and no one is the wiser for their age. They say that almost 3/4ths of 12-15 year old teenagers have played the slot machines already. They go on to say that roughly 5% of that group has already showed signs of being addicted to the slot machines.

They also fear that the easier it is to play the slot machines at home, the easier it will be for women to become addicted. Stay at home moms in particular are at risk for developing a slot machine addiction.

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