Casino.nl, in partnership with the Digital Wellness Center, has unveiled the myStridePositivePlay pilot project – a new effort to enhance responsible gambling practices. The initiative aims to explore the duties affiliates can play in stimulating safer gambling behaviour by offering tools that actively support responsible gaming.
myStridePositivePlay features mini-games designed to motivate players to take breaks, boost brain activity, and manage emotions. This tool is created to interrupt long gaming sessions, which can cause overwhelming release of brain chemicals and obstruct decision-making, by stimulating the brain’s prefrontal cortex to strengthen emotional regulation and rational thinking. Key features include “Pairs,” a memory game that pairs words or phrases to engage mental activity, and “Droodles,” a guessing game that challenges players to interpret abstract drawings, helping them refocus.
In addition to mini-games, the tool also enables players to monitor their mood, earn points, and compare scores, making responsible gaming more interactive and rewarding. The pilot project aims to examine how affiliates like Casino.nl can evolve beyond traditional educational roles to actively foster safer gambling habits. By offering tools that advocate mindful breaks, the initiative aims to minimise impulsive behavior and encourage thoughtful decision-making, ultimately upgrading the overall gaming experience. The results of the project will be analysed and presented at a conference in February 2025.
Dr. Mary Donohue, founder of the Digital Wellness Center, describes these breaks as “seat belts for the brain.” Players’ interactions will be anonymously analysed, with the findings set to be shared at a conference in February 2025.
Commenting on the intention behind the initiative Donohue stated: “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.”
Floris Assies, Editor-in-Chief at Casino.nl, commented: “As affiliates, our role is evolving. We strive to do more than just inform; we want to inspire actions that promote safer gambling. With this pilot, we’re examining how we can actively contribute to encouraging responsible gaming behaviors, aligning with our goal to become the most responsible casino affiliate in the Netherlands. By exploring new ways to support safer gambling practices, we aim to enhance our mission and play a vital role in shaping a more responsible gaming environment.”
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