Social aspects of online gambling

[alani123]

To the people that have maybe tried both online and physical gambling, how do you perceive the socialization aspects of online gambling?

In my personal opinion: I think casinos that feature crypto gsmbling are somewhat lacking in terms of how players can communicate with each other. I get that some people that gamble online might actually want to avoid talking to other people, but what if you can only gamble online and still want do socialize a little bit?

When I tried sitting on live blackjack tables for example, the dealer would always introduce topics, as if he/she was told to keep talking. But it felt very repetitive and forced. The chat wasn't a good means to actually keep up a discussion. Out of the wight playwrs maybe one or two would reply with single words, and if you wrote something longer the dealer wouldn't have time to read it, respond and keep dealing at the same time anyway. So it was just a one sided back and forth, not a real discussion.

In other sites there is a single chat and it's so active that it's actually hard to follow, while there are thousands of players...

It's just my view that most online casinos could do many things to improve the social aspect of their sites. Not sure if there would be demand though.

[crwth]

Well, I don't think it's really for "socializing" because the majority for sure is only small talk if you don't know the person. If you do know, you won't have time to even talk to them I think. It's better to find somewhere else to socialize if you were to want to "touch grass" or something like that.

I feel like you want some social media aspect in casinos. That may be a new idea or something. ^{Please credit me with the idea lol} 

[Oshosondy]

I do not know how online casino can be socialized like land based casinos. The only fun I use to have is when I am with my friends and playing some games together. But this is not happening all the time but just few days in a year.

Land based casinos are more socialized but more people are visiting online casinos. Socializing will not be a way to make online casinos draw more gamblers to them (the gambling  site), but what could draw more users to gambling site is what online casinos will focus more on.

[alani123]

Well, I don't think it's really for "socializing" because the majority for sure is only small talk if you don't know the person. If you do know, you won't have time to even talk to them I think. It's better to find somewhere else to socialize if you were to want to "touch grass" or something like that.

I feel like you want some social media aspect in casinos. That may be a new idea or something. ^{Please credit me with the idea lol} 

The thing is, even for small talk, you need to see a person's face and hear their tone of voice.
The snarky comments made at poker and blackjack tables for instance are all the money sometimes.
Or getting to know someone that just went bust for the day and just wants to talk about slots, these are some of the funniest conversations one can have imho. But the features in an online casino wouldn't really provide such a experience or anything equivalent to any level.

Maaaaybe to some extent streamers cover part of that, but still itls also one sided because the streamer is the only one interacting, and viewers can only just write.

[Yogee]

It would probably look good for casinos if they implement a feature where players has the option to just talk over a mic and not type what they want to say. The socialization on online games would improve dramatically but they would need more moderation on that because some players could be wild and chaotic or talk over each other. That's going to cost them too so they can weigh in on the pros and cons of adding it.

[crwth]

Well, I don't think it's really for "socializing" because the majority for sure is only small talk if you don't know the person. If you do know, you won't have time to even talk to them I think. It's better to find somewhere else to socialize if you were to want to "touch grass" or something like that.

I feel like you want some social media aspect in casinos. That may be a new idea or something. ^{Please credit me with the idea lol} 

The thing is, even for small talk, you need to see a person's face and hear their tone of voice.
The snarky comments made at poker and blackjack tables for instance are all the money sometimes.
Or getting to know someone that just went bust for the day and just wants to talk about slots, these are some of the funniest conversations one can have imho. But the features in an online casino wouldn't really provide such a experience or anything equivalent to any level.

Maaaaybe to some extent streamers cover part of that, but still itls also one sided because the streamer is the only one interacting, and viewers can only just write.

I think I understand more of what you want. Is it like a visual table that you get to see and hear, like when you put on a discord call or something? I think it could be done that way so it is somehow interesting or something. And have your visual faces on the board or something.

[romero121]

Online casinos were kind of isolating people and the best thing about it is the privacy. When we talk about socializing it is the land based casinos where people come just to have good talk and spend their time playing games and the win/loss serves to be discussion for some time period.

With online casinos the chats used to serve as a communication system, but the same doesn't serve as a effective way. Some find it disturbing as gamblers used to request tip and support to funds to gamble. Socializing through online casinos takes place when friends unite or at some special occasions.

[_act_]

I think I understand more of what you want. Is it like a visual table that you get to see and hear, like when you put on a discord call or something? I think it could be done that way so it is somehow interesting or something. And have your visual faces on the board or something.

This makes me remember when I was reading about meta and how virtual reality can bring friends together at a particular place online. It would be good if this can be done in gambling in a way that people can meet at an online casino in a way they can see their virtual form, gamble and communicate together just like land based casinos. If the equipment that will be used are not expensive and if gambling sites are providing such service, I will like to gamble this way that can make online casinos look more real.

[alani123]

It would probably look good for casinos if they implement a feature where players has the option to just talk over a mic and not type what they want to say. The socialization on online games would improve dramatically but they would need more moderation on that because some players could be wild and chaotic or talk over each other. That's going to cost them too so they can weigh in on the pros and cons of adding it.

Personally I'd be more willing to sit on a table if it had this feature.
Of course it would need some moderation but also if it is only for the higher stake tables probably it would make sense financially.
Casinos hire so many people to run live games, even for low stakes tables. Wouldn't it also be worth it to have a moderator as a second worker for high stakes ones? I think it would surely be possible and interesting to test out. Maybe players that want this would maybe end up playing on higher stakes just to be able to do a little talking.

[Yogee]

It would probably look good for casinos if they implement a feature where players has the option to just talk over a mic and not type what they want to say. The socialization on online games would improve dramatically but they would need more moderation on that because some players could be wild and chaotic or talk over each other. That's going to cost them too so they can weigh in on the pros and cons of adding it.

Personally I'd be more willing to sit on a table if it had this feature.
Of course it would need some moderation but also if it is only for the higher stake tables probably it would make sense financially.
Casinos hire so many people to run live games, even for low stakes tables. Wouldn't it also be worth it to have a moderator as a second worker for high stakes ones? I think it would surely be possible and interesting to test out. Maybe players that want this would maybe end up playing on higher stakes just to be able to do a little talking.

I guess it doesn't hurt if they could test it out with few select players and get their honest feedback. They could go from there if they want to roll it out. Casinos could also make it an exclusive event for the high rollers so at least they could feel more special if they're the only ones who could use this feature.

[ethereumhunter]

If we talk about socializing with other gamblers, you can find casinos that have a chatbox feature so that gamblers can communicate with other gamblers. That won't stop them from sharing anything. Even if anyone wants to give a tip, they can share it via that chatbox. Many gamblers have taken advantage of the chatbox feature and chat with other gamblers. There may be a difference between physical casinos, where gamblers can chat with each other and see the person they are talking to, while this cannot be achieved in online casinos. But that's okay because at least the gamblers can still chat via chatbox.

[Ultegra134]

It's not a bad suggestion, but I don't know how that would work out. I've seen a few casinos with an online chat, but it's often global, and there's a ton of messages with no logical flow or a topic of discussion. I personally wouldn't bother having small talk on an online gambling platform; I don't see much point, nor is there something specific, except the game in which you're both participating, to discuss. That could be just me, though, because I'm not participating in such live games, but perhaps it could be a nice addition, along with the feature of being able to add other people as friends and socialize.

[Text]

To the people that have maybe tried both online and physical gambling, how do you perceive the socialization aspects of online gambling?

In my personal opinion: I think casinos that feature crypto gsmbling are somewhat lacking in terms of how players can communicate with each other. I get that some people that gamble online might actually want to avoid talking to other people, but what if you can only gamble online and still want do socialize a little bit?
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The social aspects present in physical gambling cannot be matched by online gambling. While there are online casinos that allow interaction with other players through chat, it is not enough to rival the social interaction provided by a physical casino. I am not aware of or have not encountered an online casino with voice chat.

I believe that if an online casino were to incorporate such a feature, it could create a unique environment for players seeking a more social and immersive experience. It could also serve as a way for casinos to experiment with enhancing user engagement. While moderation and potential disruptions might pose a challenge, I think it can be addressed by giving users control to enable/disable or mute the voice chat feature.

[Crypt0Gore]

Socialize in casino is a joke, gamblers walk into a casino with the hope of making money, even if they have to interact with strangers it will be for a minute, money is all on their mind, casino is not Facebook, if they need the socialization part there are many ways to do it, not in a casino, they can visit a coffee shop and talk to strangers, they can also use online video to make friends, there is time for everything.

Also don't you see that it will be distracting to gamble and to meet people? It only make sense if you are playing games that involves other gamblers, still, you don't want to let your guide down, because other player can take advantage of you easily.

I know it depends on who you are, some people do like the social aspect, that's why we will see sports fan going to watch matches with their friends or even strangers, I am not like this, I am more of an introvert, I will prefer to enjoy my games alone and that's why I don't even visit casinos apart from the risks side of located casinos.

[bakasabo]

Socializing during gambling is very important, however I havent experienced much of it, and frankly speaking was afraid to socialize when gambling offline at the beginning. I have little experience of gambling offline, but when I played poker, the only talk dealer made was game related. He was distracting on speaking on different topics, just announcing game aspects. In opposite, gamblers were talking all the time. And it really made me nervous, as all I was thinking about how not to lose, and thought that they were talking on purpose to distract me from game and force making mistakes. During online poker, I havent noticed that people chat a lot. During gambling online, I prefer either to turn off chat, or not watch at it at all. People talk there about everything except gambling, usually ask for tips or spam with "HI" or emotes.

[MainIbem]

The features of land base casino can never be compared with online casino because in land based casino or traditional way of gambling are too beneficial to it's users, with land based casino you can interact with almost everyone there and can share some common ideas together, I could remember a day I went to a local gambling shop to place few of my bets I didn't have funds to make deposits to my online gambling site then I took a walk down to the shops and I met some guys who were discussing over some matches.

I wanted to place my bet but I had to break down a bit to listen over their discussion it happens that a game I pick to place bet has change player and with their discussion there is a real knowledge that if I place that my game could cut off so I decided to change my option to other more favorable one.

Lesson; If that I didn't go to gamble in a local shop there isn't a way I could have known all these if not for involving in real discussion with people who always passes information across the local shops. Online casino would never have this advantage over land-based casino.

[Accardo]

Not sure but have read some article that claim the dealers are some AI claiming to be human. Looking at the responses as you said, it doesn't sound like human or hold on to a conversation as humans do. However, not all casinos would implement an AI as a dealer, but the whole scenario looks quite boring compared to the offline casino. Although people want to communicate with others by seeing their facial reactions. The casino also provides chat boxes for gamblers to participate in a group chat with other players in the casino. Those chats are quite interesting and could keep a gambler busy for a reasonable period of time. We are expected to get what other online platforms would offer us in real sense. There've never been a time when online communication would be fun and better than physically talking and having fun with people.

A gambler that wants to discuss with other players, should visit the local casino near him and hold some conversation. Moreover, we all have friends that gamble. Depending on the online gamblers, may not be satisfactory enough for you. Personally, holding some gathering with other online gambler close-by could be a bit more fun than what we've got online. However, people are getting too attached to online activities compared to offline activities, which I think some day will have a diminishing return. Online communication in some sense is quite boring especially when the banters are not there or some thrilling stuffs. Online gamblers should look for fun near them in their environment or society. Neglecting that aspect of life may not be proper for a person who is into an emotional and mental intensive game like gambling.

[bitLeap]

To the people that have maybe tried both online and physical gambling, how do you perceive the socialization aspects of online gambling?

In my personal opinion: I think casinos that feature crypto gsmbling are somewhat lacking in terms of how players can communicate with each other. I get that some people that gamble online might actually want to avoid talking to other people, but what if you can only gamble online and still want do socialize a little bit?

Personally I don't have any  problems with these 2 conditions and can  still adapt to the circumstances. In this case for example several friends  gathered to watch the bet  I was playing. On the slot machine we even took turns  with each other and continued to communicate even while playing. The point is to just be happy and  not focus  too much on gambling to the point of ignoring the people around you. As long as my friends both like gambling  we actually create an exciting atmosphere as if we are competing with each other. Coming back to  the criteria of the person because there are some gamblers who don't  like gambling in large crowds whereas for me so far we can still control the situation we just need to adapt ourselves to the  atmosphere around us.

[SeaCoinCollector.]

Depending on the site and the player's decision. When playing live table games, conversation with the dealer is mostly repetitive, limiting meaningful interaction. Having limited participants, the chat function may not engage in discussions. But it remains subjective and depends on the player's preferences.

[TimtheYoutuber]

It certainly is not like it is in person, but the online social presence I think is still there for the live dealing.