Casino.nl has partnered with the Digital Wellness Center to launch the myStridePositivePlay
pilot project. This initiative explores new ways affiliates can help players adopt responsible gambling tools while supporting safer gaming habits. The project emphasizes proactive measures that go beyond just providing information.
What Is myStridePositivePlay?
myStridePositivePlay is an interactive tool designed to make responsible gaming both engaging and effective. It incorporates mini-games to help players take short breaks during gambling sessions, giving them a chance to reset mentally and emotionally.
The concept addresses how long gaming sessions can impair rational decision-making. These breaks stimulate the prefrontal cortex, promoting better emotional regulation and more thoughtful gambling behavior.
Key features include:
- Pairs: A memory-matching game that sharpens focus and engages the mind.
- Droodles: A guessing game that encourages creative thinking while providing a mental break.
Players can also track their moods, earn points, and compare scores, adding a competitive and rewarding element to responsible gaming.
Why Casino.nl Is Leading This Effort
Casino.nl, a prominent casino affiliate in the Netherlands, sees this as an opportunity to redefine its role. Affiliates traditionally focus on educating players, but this project aims to inspire action.
Floris Assies, Casino.nl’s Editor-in-Chief, shared the motivation behind the project:
“Our role as affiliates is evolving. We aim not only to inform but also to inspire action that fosters safer gambling. Through this pilot, we’re exploring how we can play an active part in driving responsible gaming practices, complementing our mission to be the most responsible casino affiliate in the Netherlands.”
Collaboration with the Digital Wellness Center
The pilot is backed by research led by Dr. Mary Donohue, founder of the Digital Wellness Center. Anonymous player data will be collected to study how tools like myStridePositivePlay impact gambling behavior. The findings will be presented at the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters Conference on February 28, 2025.
Dr. Donohue explained the science behind the tool:
“These microbreaks work like a seatbelt for the brain, providing players with moments to reset and recalibrate their emotions. Together with Casino.nl, we’re exploring how affiliates can make responsible gaming not just an obligation, but an empowering and meaningful experience.”
How Players Can Access the Tool
Players can try myStridePositivePlay through the Casino.nl website. Notifications and reminders will encourage them to incorporate the mini-games into their sessions. These short breaks fit naturally into gameplay, helping players regain focus and better manage their gambling habits.
A New Approach to Safer Gambling
This pilot represents a shift in how affiliates contribute to responsible gaming. By combining research, technology, and creativity, Casino.nl and the Digital Wellness Center aim to make safer gambling tools both practical and engaging.
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