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The debate continues as to whether online casinos actually curb or increase the occurrence of problem gambling cases.  Either way it is important that any and all cases of problem gambling, stemming from online casinos or brick and mortar casinos, need proper attention.

Recently, Caroline Jawad and Stephan Griffiths performed a study in search of solutions to reduce the number of problem gambling cases spurred by online casinos and internet gambling sites. 

According to Jawad, their study was inspired by concerns related to the growth and popularity of online casinos and Internet gambling.  She is attempting to assess the attitudes and awareness of responsible gambling in relation to online casinos.  A random sample of online gamblers will be contacted through email, soliciting their participation in an online survey.  In addition to that, Jawad has attempted to secure a link on gambling related sites, asking visitors to contribute to a research study.

The reason that the Jawad and Griffiths study is centered on online casinos and not all forms of gambling addiction is due to the controversy surrounding Internet gambling.  Gambling is not foreign to any culture.  For centuries now cultures across the world have enjoyed gambling as pastime.  Yet still, the rise of online casinos has become one of the most controversial technological advancements in the recent memory.

According to Jawad, very little information is available on the information that she seeks.  Most statistics related to online casinos are about demographic.  She seeks to find out more about the extent of problem gambling cases online and the effectiveness of player protection options. 

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