Redesign slot machines to be less attractive to problem gamblers, UBC researcher says
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New research out of UBC is pointing to strategies that could make playing slots less addictive — especially for problem gamblers.
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Redesign slot machines to be less attractive to problem gamblers, UBC researcher says
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