Setting Win Limits: An Alternative Approach to “Responsible Gambling”?

Social scientists, governments, and the casino industry have all emphasized the need for casino patrons to gamble responsibly. Strategies for responsible gambling include self-imposed time null and loss null on gambling. Such strategies help prevent people from losing more than they can afford and may help prevent excessive gambling behavior. Yet, loss null also make it more likely that casino patrons leave when they are losing. Oddly, the...