Why do people keep playing unlicensed, illegal slot machines?

[Saisher]

The reason for this may be illiteracy or less knowledge about the machines a gambler is playing those games on. Because there is nothing available in written, a gambler just get addicted to these machines' glossy glow and start playing with the intent of fun, but they never know when they get rigged already and then, they start blaming themselves for their addiction. These games addict us so much that we lose interest in real life and look for these video slot machines every now and then without even thinking about them being provably fair or not.

We have so many of this in our country and have tried several times, These unlicensed slots are addictive because slots like this are located in remote areas where authorities cannot access them usually in remote barrios in slum areas or big subdivision where authorities cannot have easy access.

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[mu_enrico]

Yeah, but can you tell, being an expert in this field (and I'm not joking here, you have proved yourself to be better than others, by a wide margin, in slots guessing), would you personally play on those machines? Sometimes nothing is better than anything. Do you agree?

Mate, you should mention the "self-proclaimed" words
Way before the internet and stuff, I did play for fun, wasted my pocket money on arcades, shady slots, local counter strike (PvP) betting, etc., but never in my mind I'll get profit from these activities. However, we should note several important things:
- Nowadays, it's easy to access the internet and play at more reputable operators;
- The majority of people don't have the "for fun" attitude;
- Probably (especially in my country), the cops are more aggressive to eradicate this insignificant "crime" compared to the 90s era.

So, I think the stay-away attitude is more beneficial. To answer "nothing is better than anything," well it depends

[Debonaire217]

We have so many of this in our country and have tried several times, These unlicensed slots are addictive because slots like this are located in remote areas where authorities cannot access them usually in remote barrios in slum areas or big subdivision where authorities cannot have easy access.

Basically, it is quite attractive to hear noises from these kind of machine which makes people addicted to playing. In addition, the fact that these things are illegal makes it already the factor why people like it. There's always some sort of happiness doing illegal things especially in gambling. Lastly, it is quite easier to earn money from these machines but take note that you can always be arrested if you continue to pursue using it.

[michellee]

We have so many of this in our country and have tried several times, These unlicensed slots are addictive because slots like this are located in remote areas where authorities cannot access them usually in remote barrios in slum areas or big subdivision where authorities cannot have easy access.

Basically, it is quite attractive to hear noises from these kind of machine which makes people addicted to playing. In addition, the fact that these things are illegal makes it already the factor why people like it. There's always some sort of happiness doing illegal things especially in gambling. Lastly, it is quite easier to earn money from these machines but take note that you can always be arrested if you continue to pursue using it.

People will not think about getting arrested because of playing gambling in illegal places because they only have fun and enjoy the game. I think that is what they also feel in the legal casino because people visit gambling games is for playing the games, and they don't play in the casino, which they don't know. As you said, they will always happiness doing illegal things, and I agree with that because people want to get another challenge doing that thing. And if playing gambling in the illegal casino can please them, they will play gambling in those places in the next days.

[AniviaBtc]

We have so many of this in our country and have tried several times, These unlicensed slots are addictive because slots like this are located in remote areas where authorities cannot access them usually in remote barrios in slum areas or big subdivision where authorities cannot have easy access.

Basically, it is quite attractive to hear noises from these kind of machine which makes people addicted to playing. In addition, the fact that these things are illegal makes it already the factor why people like it. There's always some sort of happiness doing illegal things especially in gambling. Lastly, it is quite easier to earn money from these machines but take note that you can always be arrested if you continue to pursue using it.

Also, this game is really an instant money and an instant loss which is really good for those greedy gamblers. This is really a fast game for them and it can make your money vanished as you continue playing it. Plus, playing illegal slot machines can make you punished by the law which is the worst thing to happen once you got caught.

We can't deny that gambling can either release or bring us stress but let people enjoy things.

They are responsible on their own wealth and money, but as soon as possible, gamble moderately and learn when to stop and what kind of games are legal in your place.

[ScamViruS]

Those who come to play on their machines are not huge rich people, they are ordinary low income people. There are lots of illegal slot machines in our country. These illegal activities are carried out by politically powerful people, so that the authorities cannot easily catch them. Because they have a lot of power in the areas where they carry out these illegal activities, no one dares to complain to the authorities against them.

However, the authorities have recently seized many illegal slot machines. A news channel's report reveals these illegal activities.

[Kupid002]

We have so many of this in our country and have tried several times, These unlicensed slots are addictive because slots like this are located in remote areas where authorities cannot access them usually in remote barrios in slum areas or big subdivision where authorities cannot have easy access.

Basically, it is quite attractive to hear noises from these kind of machine which makes people addicted to playing. In addition, the fact that these things are illegal makes it already the factor why people like it. There's always some sort of happiness doing illegal things especially in gambling. Lastly, it is quite easier to earn money from these machines but take note that you can always be arrested if you continue to pursue using it.

Even if you get caught it's easy to get bail this one doesn't need a large money and the penalty is not that strict that's why many people continue playing it even they know it's illegal.

as long as the punishment is light the people will continue to play it. I think they should restrict it to those who can do this kind of business or owner of that illegal gambling machine .

[Inkdatar]

Some people keep playing in unlicensed slot machines for some reasons of addiction, able to earn money that they could have and of course it brings entertainment to them. Actually even in our country there are many low profile living in a urban areas that keep doing this playing in a illegal machines which they are not afraid to caught by.

[NeuroticFish]

Some people keep playing in unlicensed slot machines for some reasons of addiction

I think that it usually starts with convenience - they're in a place the target user is visiting anyway, like a coffee/booze "shop" down the street - and boredom.
The lack of knowledge / education plays also a big role; the "all slot machines are stealing you the same" is a common narrative so they don't know that the machine they playing at is unlicensed and possibly also rigged.
The addiction comes afterwards...

[ice098]

Those who come to play on their machines are not huge rich people, they are ordinary low income people. There are lots of illegal slot machines in our country. These illegal activities are carried out by politically powerful people, so that the authorities cannot easily catch them. Because they have a lot of power in the areas where they carry out these illegal activities, no one dares to complain to the authorities against them.

However, the authorities have recently seized many illegal slot machines. A news channel's report reveals these illegal activities.

I do believe also that those people who are playing in an unlicensed, illegal slot machines are those people who can't afford to gamble in a licensed machine well its a lot more quite expensive than an illegal one. And due to instant prizes that an illegal gambling can also provide that's why people are being attractive to it. Here in my country has a lot of illegal gambling that even our government prohibit it no one can stop people to get engaged from this kind of gambling.

[aioc]

This machine is dangerous since the result would likely be rigged, no RTP information, no certification, no provably fair, etc. But the business keeps booming. Is this because of a mere convenience? Or something else? Nowadays, people can play from their mobile phones, online, on legit casinos.

Attraction and convenience of course, they just want to release the urge to gamble, gamblers are like that, they only make a research after they loss a lot of money gamblers will gamble and this is the motivation or business plan of these operators, even if it's illegal they will still play
because the urge is stronger than their logic.

[FontSeli]

This machine is dangerous since the result would likely be rigged, no RTP information, no certification, no provably fair, etc. But the business keeps booming. Is this because of a mere convenience? Or something else? Nowadays, people can play from their mobile phones, online, on legit casinos.

In my opinion there may be two main reasons for this:
1. It is convenient. No need to go far and look for a gambling establishment. You parked your car on a truck stop and went to play a few games over a bottle of beer before going to bed.
2. Perhaps not all players know that the chance of winning in these machines is much less than in officially certified ones.

[Sadlife]

I haven't tried that machine, I'm not sure if it's even available in my country. But some do wants to play more in illegal way as sometimes there a lot of chance probably for them to earn, as well may due to the thrill they feel. Some illegal machines offer more than rewards maybe than what the normal ones operated by legal casino can give as it is regulated by law. I'd rather play legally than be more at risk in playing in such machine as gambling is already risky  I don't want to make it more riskier due to it's being illegal.

No they don't offer much more rewards compared to license slot machines, i've tried street machines like that, and you can only earn pennies because mostly the locals only plays it. The logical reason i come think of, is players are just finding ways to entertain themselves thus leading them to play and earn while burning time in 24hrs boredom due to lockdown.

[ethereumhunter]

I do believe also that those people who are playing in an unlicensed, illegal slot machines are those people who can't afford to gamble in a licensed machine well its a lot more quite expensive than an illegal one. And due to instant prizes that an illegal gambling can also provide that's why people are being attractive to it. Here in my country has a lot of illegal gambling that even our government prohibit it no one can stop people to get engaged from this kind of gambling.

That proves to us that people choose to play gambling on illegal gambling in some countries because their government doesn't allow them to gamble. There is much more illegal gambling in other countries that have their fan and that place is popular among the gamblers. The illegal casino knows how to attract people to come to their place, and using an instant prize will make people come to their place.

[Xembin]

I haven't tried that machine, I'm not sure if it's even available in my country. But some do wants to play more in illegal way as sometimes there a lot of chance probably for them to earn, as well may due to the thrill they feel. Some illegal machines offer more than rewards maybe than what the normal ones operated by legal casino can give as it is regulated by law. I'd rather play legally than be more at risk in playing in such machine as gambling is already risky  I don't want to make it more riskier due to it's being illegal.

Yes some illegal machine offered a good profit compare to legal machine which it slow to offer good  profit. Many people prefer to take the risk of playing illegal machine gambling that will Fitch them a good profit without mining the danger involved.

[Fundamentals Of]

Probably a lot of people just don't care to check whether the slot machines they are playing are legally compliant. I think there are only very few number of people who really go through the steps of inquiring whether the slot machine is licensed or truly fair.

Most just play. They don't think it is necessary. For as long as the results look like fair, it is good enough for them. If it gives them a fair amount of wins and losses, they already assume it is working fine.

[bitcoinst]

I think the main reason lies in the banal ignorance of the fact that slots can be illegal. I see the reasons why people use illegal slot machines to make money on them, but as holders and not players. As a rule, it is not profitable for players to play with such machines, because their internal code can be compromised in advance and set up for worse values for winning than in legal slots. In addition, no one will give you any guarantee that the winnings will be yours when using illegal machines.

[CarnagexD]

Some people keep playing in unlicensed slot machines for some reasons of addiction, able to earn money that they could have and of course it brings entertainment to them.

But for the most part, it is just because the illegal slot machines are convenient for them, besides people playing on illegal slot machines found in their neighborhood are just from the vicinity, silent from authority and vigilant.

Actually even in our country there are many low profile living in a urban areas that keep doing this playing in a illegal machines which they are not afraid to caught by.

It was a long time ago since the illegal slot machine here in my city was demolished, it's part of my childhood tho, and as I age I realized that it was illegal. People are not afraid to be caught coz policemen are paid to protect it.

[Rengga Jati]

Also, "Utah man makes $8 million a year in cash from illegal gambling machines"

How if they considered if it is worthier and more legit to do so?
Sometimes. also people need easiness and a big chance to win. If an illegal casino is much easier, this is also what they think.
But of course, it is very risky, doesn't guarantee if we can really get the money and other risky again.

Or probably, as mentioned in the third option? How if they do not know that it is the illegal one?

Illegal casinos are available in almost every countries. In my country, gambling is legally banned. But the number of illegal casinos are in thousands. They are mostly open by invitation only and not for any common people. So it makes sense for such countries where gambling is banned.

This may be also one of the reasons. And once they are uncovered, they may be one of the people to leave in jail 

[ralle14]

Yes some illegal machine offered a good profit compare to legal machine which it slow to offer good  profit. Many people prefer to take the risk of playing illegal machine gambling that will Fitch them a good profit without mining the danger involved.

How can you tell they give out more than the legal ones when there's no information available ? I know it's possible for their machines to pay more but it's hard to believe that these machines pay more. The winning players could simply say it's better but at the same time the number of losing players are doubled or tripled.