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The article is implying though that actually winning money is not required for people to become addicted. It's as if you go to a casino to play slot machines, w
by cpitman 6y ago
The article is implying though that actually winning money is not required for people to become addicted. It's as if you go to a casino to play slot machines, with no expectation of ever being able to cash out. You just get high in winning and losing chips, with no attached monetary value.
I wonder if an actual casino could get away with that business model.
- clegs 6y agoMany casinos operate these apps as well https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/casino/wynn-slots https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/casino/wynn-slots
- cpitman 6y agoSure, but I'm asking if a physical casino could operate without cash out being an incentive? Say you get a certain number of chips for free each day you come, and then you can pay for more chips.
- clegs 6y agoProbably with some market downsizing. It’d essentially be an arcade but with slots. The appeal might be to use large denomination machines, like with the apps - lots of zeros
- mimixco 6y agoChurchill Downs, the former owner of Big Fish, is a casino and racetrack company and Aristocrat, the current owner is a slot manufacturer.