by Andrew | Sep 16, 2026 | Mind & Behaviour
In March 2020, something happened that would normally be almost impossible to arrange as an experiment. Casinos closed. Betting shops locked their doors. Slot halls went dark. Horse racing was disrupted. Football leagues stopped playing. Sporting calendars that had...
by Andrew | Sep 16, 2026 | Wellbeing
You do not have to wait for a dramatic story before asking for help. There does not need to be a cinematic rock bottom, a spectacular loss, or a single moment that proves a problem is serious enough. If gambling is affecting ordinary life, that effect matters. Quiet...
by Andrew | Sep 16, 2026 | Casino Explained
The coins are virtual. The time is not. And sometimes the spending is not either. Social casino games borrow the look and feel of casino-style games while using virtual balances. The label can make the category sound simple: a bit of entertainment, some pretend...
by Andrew | Sep 16, 2026 | Casino Explained
A number climbs across a screen. Every increase makes it a little harder to ignore. The display seems to tell a story: the prize is building, the tension is rising, something must be about to happen. But a growing amount and an approaching certainty are not the same...
by Andrew | Sep 16, 2026 | Mind & Behaviour
You missed. The result is a loss. And yet a small voice says: “That was close.” In many parts of life, close is useful information. A tennis ball landing just outside the line might tell you something about your next shot. A nearly correct answer can reveal a gap in...
