[IxDA Discuss] Why do people play games/gamble online?

[Ashim]

Hi Staffan, dont know about papers, but I think there are psychological
aspects and social reasons for online gam(bl)ing. Some starters..

Psychological - Instant gratification, be-someone-you-cant-be,
be-someplace-you-cant-be.
Social - Depends on the demographic of people who are playing. Retired
people passing time playing casino games, school/college kids trying to make
1000 contacts on Orkut (its like a competitive game for them), professionals
playing online mobile games on their way back form office. Dr Eric Berne's
"Games People Play" is a good read on how people behave and how games
satisfy their core needs.

May I know the purpose of your asking this question..