Computer gambling games in classrooms? Why not, says a University of Bristol professor.

Paul Howard-Jones, a professor of neuroscience and education, wants the majority of lessons, in all subjects, be taught using computer gambling games, which he believes promotes focus while also giving the students the same thrill as riding a rollercoaster, TES reported.

For his study, Howard-Jones had 24 postgraduate students for teams of three and start a game, in which they must correctly answer a question to gain points. Then, the students had to spin a “wheel of fortune,” which gave them a 50-50 chance of either doubling their points or losing all of them.

Using brain-imaging technology, Howard-Jones found that the brain area that indicates distraction and inattention was rarely active during the entirety of the game. On the other hand, the brain’s dopamine responses—associated with visceral responses like sex or good food—were kicking high due to the game’s level of risk and reward.

Lee Davy continues his confessions series talking about the reasons behind a recent loss of contract, and how we can all learn from his experience, in more ways than one.

Someone has just sacked me.

It’s not the first time. It’s happened once before. There was a third time that felt like a sacking. None of them were a surprise. As I moved towards the climax of each case, a cloud of negativity was choking me.

This sacking was quite comical.

British national daily newspaper The Guardian questions Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) chairman Neil Goulden’s integrity as he lobbied on behalf of gambling industry during the research into fixed-odds betting terminal.

RGT, an independent charity in Britain devoted to minimizing gambling-related harm, launched a largest study of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in 2013.

The 1200-page study, written by Goulden and Richard Glynn, then chief executive of Ladbrokes, used data from the biggest betting shop chains, machine suppliers and interviews with 4,000 gamblers to determine what could be done to minimize harm. But the study does not recommend cutting the stake on what have been dubbed ‘crack cocaine’ machines.

Spokesperson from Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), which calls for the stake on FOBTs to be slashed to £2, said that the research did not focus on FOBTs and why they are addictive, the one strand that is relevant to this debate clearly shows that the £100 stake is harmful.

British national daily newspaper The Guardian questions Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) chairman Neil Goulden’s integrity as he lobbied on behalf of gambling industry during the research into fixed-odds betting terminal.

RGT, an independent charity in Britain devoted to minimizing gambling-related harm, launched a largest study of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in 2013.

The 1200-page study, written by Goulden and Richard Glynn, then chief executive of Ladbrokes, used data from the biggest betting shop chains, machine suppliers and interviews with 4,000 gamblers to determine what could be done to minimize harm. But the study does not recommend cutting the stake on what have been dubbed ‘crack cocaine’ machines.

Spokesperson from Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), which calls for the stake on FOBTs to be slashed to £2, said that the research did not focus on FOBTs and why they are addictive, the one strand that is relevant to this debate clearly shows that the £100 stake is harmful.

Christmas is over, it’s back to work, with an extended look at a week and a half of poker’s top news stories including Isaac Haxton throwing in the towel at PokerStars, Daniel Negreanu facing money issues, and much more.

PokerStars has changed their logo.

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