December 4, 2024 • 1 min
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"Online real money gaming platforms, while marketed as skill based, exhibit significant characteristics of gambling. The outcomes of games like fantasy sports and certain online contests are heavily influenced by external factors such as unpredictable player performances or random in game events, which dilute the role of skill. This element of chance makes these platforms akin to gambling. Moreover, the psychological manipulation techniques used, like flashy rewards, fake incentives, and microtransactions mirror those employed by gambling establishments, enticing users to spend more time and money."
"Online real money gaming platforms, while marketed as skill based, exhibit significant characteristics of gambling. The outcomes of games like fantasy sports and certain online contests are heavily influenced by external factors such as unpredictable player performances or random in game events, which dilute the role of skill. This element of chance makes these platforms akin to gambling. Moreover, the psychological manipulation techniques used, like flashy rewards, fake incentives, and microtransactions mirror those employed by gambling establishments, enticing users to spend more time and money."
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