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Social casino games: current evidence and future directions
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Got It, Hide this- Website: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO)
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Social Casino Games have replaced the slot machines with a lever and three spinning reels. Social Casino Games are gambling-like video games found on social media sites where users can play with friends. These games act as a “gateway” for where individuals who would not normally gamble may start gambling.
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poker, online, microtransactions, entertainment, adolescents
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Rated on: 12/12/2017 10:52:17 AM
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