Cool Off Software for Betting Shop Gambling Machines

[News Hound]

Full details: Betting Shop Gambling Machines to Feature 'Cool Off' Software

 

[snorky510238]

It will have the same effect as the pub landlord telling alcoholics they can’t have a swig of beer for 30 seconds. The only positive outcome I can see here is more of these machines being smashed.

Gamblers that are in “that moment” winning or losing do not respond well when the experience is temporarily halted. It’s more likely to tilt the them even more and lead to greater losses.

 

[colinsunderland]

Sorry but wtf is a 30 second lock out going to achieve? They will just go for a piss or shove a tenner on the next virtual portman park race while they wait.

 

[goatwack]

Guardian readers are going to be doing cartwheels