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Why Slots Are Dominating The Gambling Market

About 70% of casino revenue comes from slot machines, at least in countries with a Western culture.

Von Christoph Miklos am 07.11.2020 - 07:27 Uhr - Quelle: E-Mail

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About 70% of casino revenue comes from slot machines, at least in countries with a Western culture. Those percentages suggest that people really enjoy playing slots and there are many reasons for this. Some people play just to get out of the house, kill time or reduce boredom. Some play for the fun of it and the opportunity to socialize, while others play for the excitement and possibility of hitting the jackpot. Slot-like machines are popular all over the world too, such as in countries like Japan where it is called pachinko. Pachinko made up 61% of the total gambling market in 2017, being played by over 7% of the population. It is even popular on the other side of the world, Australia, with 4% of the adult population playing each week. This article will cover various aspects of slot machines and online gambling by looking at the numbers, statistics and reasons as to why they are becoming so popular.
The Introduction Of Online & Mobile Gambling An alternative to visiting a physical casino is online and mobile gambling. Since its inception, it has been receiving a steady rise in popularity, especially recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measuring the worth of online gambling from 2011, when the profits were at $30 billion until 2017, when the earnings were close to $50 billion, we can clearly see a definitive increase in popularity. Near the beginning of the pandemic, gamers amounting to 30% of the UK’s population were gambling online during the lockdown earlier this year. This increased player base saw a 25% in people trying online slots and 38% in poker participation. It is estimated that the online gambling market will be worth about $102.97 billion in 2025 and that is not surprising given the innovations in the market.
Engaging games modes compared to traditional card games Gone are the days of single-rowed cherries, bells, watermelons and grapes. Today you can find all manner of symbols on slot machines ranging from dragons, to movie celebrities, wizards and even cartoon characters on multiple rows. You have the likes of Casino Secret who have over 1,700 games now, some of their most popular are the likes of Ramses Book, Book of Crazy Chicken and Crystal Ball. To find out more about Casino Secret’s offerings Japan 101’s guide is a great place to start.
The games are advancing so much there are even arcade casino games, which are a mix of luck and skill. Some of these games include Penalty Shootout which is a football game where the objective is to choose the right players, select a team, study the statistics and make a bet.
The most enticing aspect of these games are the graphics, or visuals. These games are developed by well respected software developers and use state-of-the-art visuals that make the game feel immersive. The animations are smooth and the symbols and art are bright, attractive and colorful.
They’re designed to be addictive As fun as these games are, it is imperative to keep in mind that they are designed to be addictive. Every sound, image, animation and algorithm is carefully chosen to keep you playing. The psychology behind the machines are incredibly fascinating. It is, in a very simplistic way, conditioning training. It is similar to the way that we train dogs to follow instructions. When you teach a dog to come, you would say the word and only give the treat to the dog when they are very close to you. Eventually just saying the word will trigger the dog to start salivating and moving towards you. In the same way, when you place money into a slot machine and press play, lights and sounds would go off when you win. Not only do the lights and sounds naturally increase your dopamine levels, but the small rewards you occasionally receive train you to continue playing.
Gambling has been something we have done since, basically, the dawn of civilization, and with the advancements in technology it seems like it will continue to become more accessible to people and continuing growing in popularity. Gambling is fun and a great way to socialize and kill time, but always remember that these games are inherently addictive by design. The gambling industry has grown into a sophisticated business and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Feel free to take part, take a load off, but be mindful, the house always wins.

Christoph Miklos ist nicht nur der „Papa“ von Game-/Hardwarezoom, sondern seit 1998 Technik- und Spiele-Journalist. In seiner Freizeit liest er DC-Comics (BATMAN!), spielt leidenschaftlich gerne World of Warcraft und schaut gerne Star Trek Serien.

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