Quit Claims

“These mechanics are not incidental. In the games that employ them, they are designed to maximize engagement. And they’re nearly identical to the variable-reward loops that slot machines and sports-betting apps use in games for adults and that research has shown to be particularly addictive. Games that look like simple fun, according to addiction experts I spoke with while reporting this article, may be normalizing behaviors that could lead to serious consequences down the road.” Some games are turning into a feeder industry for the sports betting and prediction markets that are waiting for (and marketing to) your kids. The Atlantic (Gift Articles): Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox. (This is all part of the same story that explains why prediction markets are so dangerous. They combine the most powerful lessons learned from social media, gaming, and gambling into one product intended to hook you like nothing before.)