Their study is among the first to explore the strategies, attitudes and motivations of so-called “positive players” who are not at risk of becoming problem gamblers. The results appear in Springer’s Journal of Gambling Studies. in Canada, and Mark Griffiths of Nottingham Trent University in the UK. In contrast, gambling is a form of escapism for problem players and often their only social activity, say Richard Wood of GamRes Ltd.
But gambling is just one of several leisure activities these players undertake. They set limits on how much money and time they can spend, and they are likely to gamble on the internet.
People who are in control of their gambling habits play for fun and like the idea of possibly winning big. Study suggests most gamblers who play responsibly enjoy the experience and exhibit no problems
