Rats Become Risky Gamblers When Exposed To Flashing Lights And Loud Noise

  • 8 years ago
Based on recent research, there may be more to casinos’ typical flashing lights and high noise levels than what appears on the surface. When rats were exposed to similarly stimulating environments, they had a tendency to become very risky gamblers.


Based on recent research by scientists at the University of British Columbia, there may be more to casinos’ typical flashing lights and high noise levels than ambience.
When rats were exposed to similarly stimulating environments, they had a tendency to become very risky gamblers. 
The study, published on Wednesday in the Journal of Neuroscience, involved a group of rodents who had proven capable of sound decision-making when gambling for sugary treats. 
However, when their typical area was transformed into a ‘rat cas