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I'd bet you're under 35 ;) I've heard several reports that casinos can't get millenials to play slots, and I suspect it's because they're very unsophisticated
by milesvp 10y ago
I'd bet you're under 35 ;)
I've heard several reports that casinos can't get millenials to play slots, and I suspect it's because they're very unsophisticated compared to even the most basic video game.
- AlexDanger 10y agoThat's interesting, do you work in the industry? Things have come full circle - slot machines paved the way for gamification techniques and IAP. Flashing lights, the sounds, the 'I almost won' near-misses from the big jackpot...all finely tuned to get that dopamine squirting and keep you on the machine. Very Pavlovian. Video games (IAP in particular) are just rehashing the psychological tricks that slot machines have used for decades. Its just the games are newer and offer a bit more depth. I'm sure in good time we'll see more advanced slot machines to entice the smartphone generation.
- dagw 10y agoI'm sure in good time we'll see more advanced slot machines to entice the smartphone generation. Certainly here in Sweden they've short-circuited that entire process by making the slot machines into smartphone apps so that you can play whenever you want without even having to leave the comfort of your own home
- jbob2000 10y agoUnder 35 casino-goer here. We go every couple months for the cheap booze, free non-alcoholic drinks, and live music. Our group all sits at one machine together and we take turns putting our $5 bills in. We just kinda drunkly chat while one person has a go at trying to win the cost of drinks back. It's pretty fun, cheaper than a bar and much more to do.