Portrait of Dr. Mara Sinclair, casino behavioral psychologist

Dr. Mara Sinclair

Lead Behavioral Analyst · Sezar Casino

4 Articles Published

Mara Sinclair has spent twelve years studying how casino design shapes player psychology. She leads Sezar Casino’s behavioral research division, where her work spans everything from slot machine interface psychology to the environmental engineering of time perception in gambling spaces.

Her research has been cited in publications on responsible gambling design, and she consults regularly with game developers and operators seeking to align entertainment goals with player wellbeing. She holds a doctorate in cognitive behavioral psychology and has presented at academic conferences across Europe and North America.

Areas of Expertise

  • Flow States & Time Distortion
  • Dark Psychology in Gambling Environments
  • Decision Fatigue & Cognitive Bias
  • Responsible Gambling Design

Published Articles4

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