A study by Ladbrokes Games has found that the thrill of gaming can match the rush provided by extreme sports.
Four male volunteers with different jobs and backgrounds took part in an online gaming session, indoor skydive and 125ft freefall jump.
While simply playing an online game showed the smallest change in heart rate and blood pressure, winning the game resulted in one of the biggest increases in heart rate out of all the activities.
The winner’s blood pressure also jumped from a resting rate of 118/46 to 160/139 – classed as “high."
