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This is actually quite fascinating. If I’m understanding the article correctly: “Unlike in a real casino, there is no way to win money back or earn a payout on

This is actually quite fascinating. If I’m understanding the article correctly: “Unlike in a real casino, there is no way to win money back or earn a payout on coins.” These apps apparently have no monetary payout. So it seems that people are simply paying to play a casino simulator. Clearly they have an addiction to real world gambling to some degree, but I find it really curious that they still find some sort of satisfaction in playing a completely fake gambling game. Definitely in need of some regulation, no doubt this kind of gambling and others (I.e. loot boxes / skins) would only reinforce that addiction.

drchopchop 6y ago
These apps have been around for a decade now, since the original Slotomania and games of that ilk on Facebook. The goal is to create an experience where you feel like you're in Vegas. Recognizable sound, graphics, and slot machines that largely play like the real thing (and in some cases they are literally licensed versions of real games on the floor). Monetization is basically the same as Candy Crush, rate-limit free currency and try to get frustrated players to spend $$ to speed up the process.
falcolas 6y ago
The act of spinning the wheel is its own reward, dopamine wise. The anticipation of winning it big. The colorful displays. The hope as the wheel looks like it's going to land on the big payout. Even losing is its own rush. And if you do win... can cashing out for boring dollars ever compare to the excitement of being allowed to spin the wheel again - for the chance of an even bigger prize?
rightbyte 6y ago
I made an account at bigfishgames.com and it doesn't say anything about no payouts unless you scroll down abit to the fineprint under the game frame. It's really easy to buy chips though. However it feels like only a small part of revenue is from people taking them for a real casino?

drchopchop 6y ago

These apps have been around for a decade now, since the original Slotomania and games of that ilk on Facebook. The goal is to create an experience where you feel like you're in Vegas. Recognizable sound, graphics, and slot machines that largely play like the real thing (and in some cases they are literally licensed versions of real games on the floor). Monetization is basically the same as Candy Crush, rate-limit free currency and try to get frustrated players to spend $$ to speed up the process.

falcolas 6y ago

The act of spinning the wheel is its own reward, dopamine wise. The anticipation of winning it big. The colorful displays. The hope as the wheel looks like it's going to land on the big payout. Even losing is its own rush. And if you do win... can cashing out for boring dollars ever compare to the excitement of being allowed to spin the wheel again - for the chance of an even bigger prize?

rightbyte 6y ago

I made an account at bigfishgames.com and it doesn't say anything about no payouts unless you scroll down abit to the fineprint under the game frame. It's really easy to buy chips though. However it feels like only a small part of revenue is from people taking them for a real casino?