Online gambling does relieve stress.

A recent research programme at McGill University, Motreal Canada has shown a link between online gambling and reduction in stress. It has long been known that stress can cause several complaints such as over eating or drinking and in addition can lower the immune system’s effectiveness against headaches or even irritable bowel syndrome; it has even been linked to cancer and heart disease so it is good to know that something as simple as having a little flutter can help. Many players of an online casino who participate for a bit of relaxation will already know that it works but they will probably not know (or may not even care) that it is the reduction of the stress hormone cortisol that is the reason. In tests at the university they found that levels of the hormone dropped by an average 17% by playing online games. The research is further backed up by a separate study carried out at Oxford University where they found that gaming could be effective in dealing with post traumatic stress syndrome. Simply playing online is an escape mechanism diverting the players mind and creating a relaxed mood and if you win it gets even better. One online casino has even carried out its own research and has found that over 70% of players participating in games such as Blackjack or Roulette felt that it was a way to reduce stress. Of the ones who did not share this opinion, most were playing in high stakes games which is another good reason for gamblers to stick within a budget which can be afforded. So there you have it.