ONLINE Video game & gambling addiction poised to spread during lockdown 2 years ago Adeleye Awakan Post Views: 569 With much of the lockdown spreading across all countries across the globe, video game and gambling use have exploded. Its become a way for millions of quarantine people to pass the time and stay connected to others without spreading coronavirus-though experts have applauded the idea. But for some percentage of users, the binge comes with a dark side internet and gaming addiction. Like problem gamblers, video-game addicts are under several pressures, including stress, isolation and unemployment in which virtually all sectors are downsizing workers. Some staff is on vacation, a compulsory leave without pay and people are being encouraged to engage in the very behaviour they struggle with. Every risk factor for gambling addiction is spiking right now, and the same is true for internet and gaming addiction. According to a report from expert Keith Whyte, executive director at the National Council on Problem Gambling – There could be a wave of addiction, quite a big wave across the globe. Perhaps for those workers that lost their jobs as most will consider other sources of making money. Due to bills as it will begin to clamp down on them at the same, the lockdown will also see a new set of bettors born out due to Covid-19 that will emerge in the gambling scene. Though it’s creating a problem for government officials, health officials and other stakeholders, but tackling Covid-19 is the priority. As they is no vaccine yet to treat the virus and that means getting people to stay home to stop the spread of the virus is the only alternative for now. Perhaps the more extended quarantine is going on; the more likely some people will develop problems. Still, some gamblers may struggle to get their lives back on track after the pandemic is over. As people will tend to look for a form of entertainment because so many people are home alone, social standing as changed people want to impress their friend’s online rather than real life and that often involves gaming. About Post Author Adeleye Awakan Author E-play Africa, sports betting reviews, thoughtful leardership articles in Africa gambling industry, marketing gaming platforms in Africa with strong networking relationship with gaming operators in Africa, Expertise in PR, marketing communication, and consultant on gaming in Africa. See author's posts Adeleye AwakanAuthor E-play Africa, sports betting reviews, thoughtful leardership articles in Africa gambling industry, marketing gaming platforms in Africa with strong networking relationship with gaming operators in Africa, Expertise in PR, marketing communication, and consultant on gaming in Africa. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: gambling online, video game Continue Reading Previous Online gambling in MaliNext E-gaming companies help gamers to stay Indoors More Stories ONLINE WORLD NEWS Slotegrator will take part in the Sigma Balkans & CIS Summit 1 day ago Iwo Bulski GHANA ONLINE Kenya and Ghana are front-lining the global mobile money market 1 day ago Samuel ONLINE UGANDA The Contextual Analysis of Social Media in Uganda 2 days ago Szarlot ONLINE WORLD NEWS AstroPay Seeks to Bolster Growth with Affiliate Program 3 days ago Samuel ONLINE WORLD NEWS 4 sales-boosting modules from Slotegrator’s new platform 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski KENYA ONLINE The influencers paid to push hashtags 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski NIGERIA ONLINE BGaming develops compression algorithm to cut game loading time 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA Africa Records a High Number of Gamers 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski ONLINE WORLD NEWS Keep VIP programs compliant with the right bonus module 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski BURUNDI ONLINE Grupo Pefaco enlists Moobifun to take it digital in Africa 3 weeks ago Samuel ONLINE Volatility & Variance for Slot Games Explained 3 weeks ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA How gambling has evolved world-wide 3 weeks ago Iwo Bulski Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.