A new study funded by the National Center for Responsible Gaming found that rats “played the odds” during a gambling experiment. Laboratory rats were found to take high-stakes options to earn a larger portion of sugar pellets, even though the option was more likely to trigger longer periods without any treats. The study is expected to reveal clues into what neurotransmitters or brain chemicals are involved in regulating gambling behavior.

By GGB Staff

Staff writers for Global Gaming Business magazine. Las Vegas, Nevada.