Is gambling really a men’s sport?

We always see more men in the film shots inside casinos, women are more often pictured as only companions. But is this really the truth about gender distribution in the world of gambling? Or is it another mis-belief about gambling that we should clarify?

If we turn on the TV and see a movie which have a scene in a casino, some things can be easily predicted: the star will definitely be a man, the dealer will be at least the age of 50 and the male players will be accompanied by mostly beautiful women in colorful dresses and short skirts. But if we go deep into studies that were created about casino gaming habits in recent times, we can be assured that the stereotypia that men tend to gamble more has really no base.

For example, do you know what is a common thing between Pamela Anderson and 55 per cent of women questioned by the Gambling Commission in the UK? They both admitted to having gambled in the previous month.

Take a look at this infographics which introduces some interesting facts about female players.

 

 

Studies in Western countries have found that women generally gamble as frequently as men, although there are distinctive product preferences; women generally prefer electronic gaming machines (or slot machines), bingo and lotteries, while some gambling activities such as table games, wagering and sportsbetting clearly attract more men.

And this one thing might explain why online gambling is even more popular amongst the prettier gender. Brick-and-mortar casinos do not have the best reputations about their establishment. Man often enjoy casino games with friends in an illuminated state which does not make the place the most safe and friendly on Earth.

Instead of going out drinking, women are coming home from work and switching on the PC according to Liz Karten the UK's leading female addiction specialist. Many are in demanding careers and want to be able to escape at the end of the day while remaining in control in a way they would not be after drinking or taking drugs.

Plus, there are women with children for whom it is nearly impossible to move out on a night and leave the kids at home. But in the age of the internet, they can go online quietly in front of the monitor and enjoy a good time at an online casino while not being disturbed by anyone while the young ones are sleeping well in the next room.

Of course gaming could be a thin ice and one always have to know her limits but recent studies show that women are less affected by gambling problems than men. More than 95% of all women playing in casinos are ‘normal’ player according to the UK’s Gambling Commission and only 1.7% are the ones that should stop playing because of gambling problems.

Last edited: 11/07/17

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