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Inside this fake casino, researchers study what makes people keep gambling

Wide shot of Concordia University's fake casino with a digital roulette wheel on a big screen. People stand at tables with computer screens playing the game.

Concordia University researchers and professors recreated a casino experience to study the impact of these environments on gambling and decision-making. The goal is to help those regulating the industry prevent problematic gambling.

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