In my previous posts, I outlines the basic idea of what slot machines give you. They aren't exactly as exciting as a game of craps, and they don't involve as much skill or agency as most card games. So what do they offer?
1. Ease. let's face it, a lot of people truly enjoy participating in games of chance, but are intimidated by games with more complicated rules. Games like Omaha eight or better are really difficult. Even games like blackjack or craps require one to stay focused on the action. With slots, you have the inherent fun of just betting on something, without all of the effort and concentration.
2. Complete Chance. There must be something apart from the skill based and social aspects of casino gaming that appeals to people. Chance appeals to something fundamental in all of us, namely, the idea of hoping against hope. When you bet, you are betting on yourself to triumph against the odds. Slots still have that. Perhaps proportionately slot machines have even more of the excitement that comes with betting because there is nothing else involved, and because you can place more bets per hour.
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