University lab to study what causes problem gambling
11/01/2011
ONTARIO, Canada -- As reported by the CBC: "Scientists at the University of Guelph have created a first of its kind: an artificial casino, aimed at giving researchers more insight into gambling behaviour.
"A basement in one of the buildings at the university is now home to authentic slot machines and a panoramic virtual reality viewer — which displays a 360-degree image giving that real casino feel.
"Karen Finlay, one of the head researchers on the project, says the measures are necessary because casinos aren't willing to share any of their research.
"...The gambling lab will send 450 test subjects through the simulated casino over the next year..." |
