Category: Casinos’ Backside

Gambling Addiction

For many, gambling is an exciting form of entertainment—a chance to enjoy risk, test luck, and experience thrill. But for others, gambling goes beyond fun and enters the realm of compulsion and addiction, disrupting finances, relationships, and mental health. Gambling addiction is not simply a matter of willpower. It is a psychological disorder rooted in brain chemistry, behavioral

How Casinos Create the Illusion of Winning

The Power of Near Misses One of the most effective psychological tactics casinos use is the “near miss.” This occurs when the outcome of a game, such as a slot machine spin, almost results in a win. For example, if two jackpot symbols appear on the payline and the third lands just above or below,