The Facebook us ... gamblers!

The Facebook us ... gamblers!

The dissemination and awesome popularity of online games in social networks can push the kids to play, according to a new study. 's games offered on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter offer rewards and offers gambling, even though players have no financial gain. phenomenon says Mark Griffiths of the University of Nottingham Trent. Expresses serious concerns about the addictive nature of these games and highlights the problems that can cause to young people. Griffith says that "the choice of strategic games that are free can be an indication for future addiction to gambling." "When the player wins, he thinks he would do just as well if you played to make money." According to a study had held in Britain in 2011, which was attended by more than 2,700 primary school children, 15% of students regularly play free games like poker. One in ten children said playing daily and free games on Facebook. Representatives of the popular social network say that these games are not designed by Facebook itself but by partner companies. The Facebook itself has security policies to protect them from dangerous activities children under 18 years. Relative research of Mark Griffiths published in the journal Education and Health.