Social aspects of online gambling

[Jody.Drummer]

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} 

Yes I agree with you, in my opinion although socializing or connecting with other people is always a good thing in building or strengthening relationships but I think this is not really needed in online gambling activities, I believe most gamblers will prioritize the bets they make over other things such as socializing with other users, like you said maybe it's just for the sake of small talk because in addition this is a type of online betting where even if you talk to other people there is still no chemistry that you feel and maybe this is also the reason for most of the gamblers involved, different if you gamble in an offline casino where you can really feel the family environment with other visitors who are there. I'm not saying I don't support this idea but most people probably already have other places they socialize and this gambling will only focus on the betting they do.

[bitzizzix]

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} 

Yes I agree with you, in my opinion although socializing or connecting with other people is always a good thing in building or strengthening relationships but I think this is not really needed in online gambling activities, I believe most gamblers will prioritize the bets they make over other things such as socializing with other users, like you said maybe it's just for the sake of small talk because in addition this is a type of online betting where even if you talk to other people there is still no chemistry that you feel and maybe this is also the reason for most of the gamblers involved, different if you gamble in an offline casino where you can really feel the family environment with other visitors who are there. I'm not saying I don't support this idea but most people probably already have other places they socialize and this gambling will only focus on the betting they do.

It is true that socializing online gambling does have several benefits, but don't take it seriously and just think of it as an interesting topic and entertainment when playing or being involved in online gambling. And I think it can bring people together, especially when playing in multiplayer mode or discussing strategy or other things that are not meant to be taken seriously. And most importantly, we must also be able to assess whether the socialization is good for us, or just mere lip service.
We must be able to consider socialization only as a form of entertainment and relaxation and only to unwind and relieve stress. And we can judge this socialization in online gambling for ourselves and if we are honest, because we are also serious and focused on our game, and socialization is just entertainment so that we don't get too carried away by the gambling atmosphere which makes us lose control.
If we compare online and offline gambling, it is clear that there are many differences and maybe we all know the differences, especially in terms of socialization. Offline gambling not only allows us to socialize in the real world, but we can also see their facial expressions and even touch them.

[uneng]

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

Socializing at online gambling is inferior when compared to physical casinos, because it takes longer to write than to speak. So it's natural people will tend to talk less and in more abbreviated manners at online environments. Also, in most cases people are mainly at such places to gamble, and not to chat to each other... Therefore, it's not a very important demand from gamblers to have the social aspects of online platforms improved.

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.

I guess the solution would be to have a very limited number of players at a single table, besides allowing players to talk through voice as well, and not solely tipping on their keyboards. It would give a more fluid and natural conversation aspect to the gambling session, as the dealer wouldn't have to read anything in the chat anymore. That is the way to bring the social trait from physical casinos to the virtual ones efficiently. Furthermore, to create more chatrooms channels could also be an idea, although I think people still prefer the crowded single one, as it's there where whales share tips with gamblers fellows...

[ChiBitCTy]

For me the social aspect of gambling really doesn't matter unless I'm playing with friends. I'll provide an example.  Let's say I'm playin in a Poker/Texas Hold'em tournament.  If I'm playing with a bunch of friends then of course it's more fun having a social aspect behind it, whether that means being in person, or playing online and all being connected to say a discord chat where we can discuss the game.  Otherwise if I'm playing poker at a physical casino, I really don't care much for conversing with others.  It sort of hurts my strategy.

[Zigabel]

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.

For crypto online casinos some of them are created with anonymity so they can't really allow for so much of a socialization els the anonymous aspect of the site online will be defeated, socialization is much better with land casino. Some online casinos do have chat boxes where you can drop chat and have a chance to communicate with other players while still maintaining anonymity but if they should allow for any other form of socialization beyond the chat box communication then there will be no anonymity amongst players.

There are other online casinos who have good socialization platforms you can make use of such casinos if you so desire much socialization gambling but of you must use crypto casino be sure to experience more of anonymity.

[cabron]

Other than just chatbox or here in the forum socializing in this manner.
But usually, those players in the live poker games wouldn't chat either. If the dealer could just introduce a topic that can be answered by yes or no or just a question that can be answered by one to two words that would be enough to have fun.

One time I saw the chatbox of a casino was too busy all because of a question from one user asking who would we want to go to bed with among the celebrities of your age? And then someone answered Kim Cattrall. And so they know how old he is.

[noormcs5]

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?

Do the gambling casinos, really care for our social aspects and do they care if we interact with other gamblers through chat or directly (in the case of physical gambling). Most of gambling sites will only focus on how they can make money and they do not care for the social benefits of gambling nor they are interested in the health of the gambler.

I also do not know if the purpose of the chat feature in the gambling site is that the gamblers interact with each other. I guess it is more that they chat along with gambling and this way they may stay a bit longer on the online gambling site and therefore gamble more. Some sites also often free money in the form of rain or bonus to the players who are active on chat.
Basically, the gambling sites' main target is that people wager more and therefore the gambling sites can make more money.

[Slow death]

this reminds me that a few years ago, when poloniex was very popular, their chat was very active and we could all have good conversations about many topics, like some good news about an altcoin or some bad news about some altcoin, but after they removed the chat because they accused the people in the chat of running a pump and dump scheme, the exchange stopped having many people online constantly and consequently many people abandoned the site. in the case of poloniex there were many topics for us to talk about, this is because there were many altcoins listed and it was difficult for a single person to have access to news about all altcoins listed on poloniex, so some people knew about some altcoins, other people knew about other altcoins and so shared information they knew

This meant that more people had access to information. but when we look at the case of casinos the situation becomes more complex, because when many people are playing they need concentration, they don't need distractions like chatting. For example, someone who is placing sports bets, the person chooses the games, analyzes them and when choosing them, the person needs concentration to decide for themselves, they cannot keep looking at the chat and seeing comments about the teams of football and then place bets based on the comments of those people in the chat, this would be a very serious mistake that no one should make

Another case is for example when people are playing cards, they need concentration to observe all the movements of the opponents, talking would not help the players, on the contrary it would harm them, after the game is over then people can go relax and talk somewhere restaurant, I don't see any problem with that, on the contrary it will be good for people. We always need to remember that we are playing with money, even if it is an amount that we can afford to lose, so we need to focus and fight to win and make a profit whenever possible.

[Cookdata]

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.

Are you in casino to socialize or you there to do 2+2 to get 4 or get -2? Or you are there to do 2+2 =fun. This is what I think gambling casino is all about in online casino, if you want to socialize there are other platforms like Telegram where people discussed about casino stuffs and have fun, I think Twitch is another place people socialize especially gamers and you can even make you of Discord, it is more fun in Discord as a gambler to chat and get to meet your friends that like the same games.

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.

I think Casino don't do this or make chatting too complex because of the extra space will require them to put those file. Imagine a casino as a platform been hosted with huge amount of money and then spend extra cost to fund this chatting, it wouldn't make sense to them.
The second reason might be for privacy and protection of each customers. They don't want a situation where one player will influence another person, they also don't want people information to be made available through their platform. It's better you do your social gambling outside the casino.

[Mahanton]

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.

When it comes to social aspects then expect that it would really be that totally different on which there's no way that it would really be that similar or would really be that comparable into those people who do really
play into those local or physical places on which you could really be able to deal with. It would always boils down into someones interest if we do speak about this on which we do know that not all would really be that
having that kind of preference when it comes on playing gambling. In my part then im a type of person who is really that introvert on which i dont like those kind of socialization with other people on the time that it would be playing gambling on which it would really be just fine if i dont have any social interactions with other players online because i could be able to play without minding with those kind of talking and interacting
into other people as long i do make myself having that leisure time then this what matter the most.

[Dewi Aries]

I think it's just a matter of choice, as we know that there are two types of gambling which are online and offline, let's put it simply that if people (gamblers) want their gambling activities to involve socializing with other people then I think it's easy they just have to go to a physical casino where the atmosphere is quite crowded, You can come face to face with other patrons and perhaps build a rapport by chatting to increase your socialization with others or with the aim of making new friends, and if socialization is something you don't really need such as you are an introvert and don't like crowds then obviously you can engage in this type of online gambling by just focusing on your bets and not being bothered by others.

I think it seems that the purpose of online casinos is to balance what the general public needs, it's easier for them and can make gamblers more focused in their gambling involvement, after all I don't think that all gamblers always want to socialize, but yes it's a pretty good idea for online casinos to build active chat facilities with other gamblers, and can make it easier for gamblers who want to gamble with socialization involved to not bother going to physical casinos.

[Frankolala]

Online casino was made for privacy and not for socialization, and this is why you see that even people that gambles secretly are safe, since nobody will know if they are gambling or not. We shouldn't also forget that it was during the period of Covid-19 that online casino started getting popular and gamblers finds it more convenient to use, because you can gamble at any time that you are free in your house or anywhere.

Anyone that needs to socialize as he is gambling should use a physical base casino where you will have all the socialization that you want. You can also gamble with friends as that is the only way one can socialize when he is gambling online. Sometimes, when I am gambling, I don't like talking so that I don't get distracted.

[swogerino]

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.

It is different from the physical gambling but I think that in online gambling it can become better.It can become better in the sense that if you win big,no one knows but you can call friends and invite them to a pizza just for the sake of doing it,you can also go for dinner with your girlfriend or wife and the level of stress when playing online gambling is much better.When you play in a physical casino and you lose a lot the level of sadness and rage cannot be hidden from the people around you while when you gamble all alone no one would notice anything except your wife or closest relatives.That is that online gambling when you win it can boost your social aspect and I think it is better this way.

[Wakate]

For me the social aspect of gambling really doesn't matter unless I'm playing with friends. I'll provide an example.  Let's say I'm playin in a Poker/Texas Hold'em tournament.  If I'm playing with a bunch of friends then of course it's more fun having a social aspect behind it, whether that means being in person, or playing online and all being connected to say a discord chat where we can discuss the game.  Otherwise if I'm playing poker at a physical casino, I really don't care much for conversing with others.  It sort of hurts my strategy.

The social aspect in gambling is not fun compared to when you are gambling physically with friends.. although there are games that do not allow us to gamble with computers alone, they have option to gamble like a real world with other players. There it can be fun when the two or more players are trying their best to earn something from the bet. It is not like a game like the house will determine who will win.

Here we can have enough social gambling vibes with other really players not computer or bots. The place where we can get social media gambling experience is when we go on Twitter, Meta and other social media to talk about our wins and loses, also getting games we can bet on.

[hedgeh0g]

It is different from the physical gambling but I think that in online gambling it can become better.It can become better in the sense that if you win big,no one knows but you can call friends and invite them to a pizza just for the sake of doing it,you can also go for dinner with your girlfriend or wife and the level of stress when playing online gambling is much better.When you play in a physical casino and you lose a lot the level of sadness and rage cannot be hidden from the people around you while when you gamble all alone no one would notice anything except your wife or closest relatives.That is that online gambling when you win it can boost your social aspect and I think it is better this way.

There is definitely a positive side to this. I wouldn't want to sit in a casino in a small town when everyone around me will know when I win and word of it will spread faster than I can reach my home.

When it comes to online gambling and chat, many people really like to chat there and share their winnings and losses. Some sit there so constantly that it replaces their communication in real life. As for me, I rarely place bets, so I have no need to chat with other players. Moreover, since I have little time, I usually close the chat to concentrate on the game itself. I would recommend doing this too and only then going into the chat, where you can also find valuable advice that experienced players have gone through.

[topbitcoin]

Firstly, I have never visited a land-based casino because there are no such things as land-based casinos where I live, so I cannot comment further on this matter. But when it comes to online casinos, I personally visit them quite often. When gambling at online casinos, I really focus on playing the game and pay attention to every card that comes out. When gambling, I don't feel any warm chat at all. because all players focus on their gambling. And what's more, in online casinos we don't know each other, so when I started chatting it felt a little awkward.
It's different when I gamble with friends, where it seems like we are more focused on chatting and joking than the gambling itself. And what I remember is not the gambling game, but the warm chat. Personally, I really miss these moments because we haven't seen each other for a long time, because everyone has their own busy lives.

[Odohu]

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

There is no real socialisation in online gambling. The fun and real bonding happens in physical gambling. A good number of my friends are people I met in the gambling shop, and our relationship has gone beyond gambling.

There is a type of gamble called pools that is popular in my country. At the centres where this is done are where you will hear the latest gists in town. We discuss practically about everything, from politics to spots and even real business. Those who have not visited a gambling shop before may not know that gambling can be likened to a culture that has it's uniqueness. Like I said before, physical shop is where real socialisation happens and not online.

[Die_empty]

Online casino was made for privacy and not for socialization, and this is why you see that even people that gambles secretly are safe, since nobody will know if they are gambling or not. We shouldn't also forget that it was during the period of Covid-19 that online casino started getting popular and gamblers finds it more convenient to use, because you can gamble at any time that you are free in your house or anywhere.

Anyone that needs to socialize as he is gambling should use a physical base casino where you will have all the socialization that you want. You can also gamble with friends as that is the only way one can socialize when he is gambling online. Sometimes, when I am gambling, I don't like talking so that I don't get distracted.

I will add that online casinos are suitable for introverts who don't like socializing. They prefer to stay in the comfort of their home and place bets. Most of these shy people are not concerned about socialization and are comfortable not relating with anybody online. However, I am not insinuating that online casinos are not suitable for people who are extroverts that is why many casinos tend to make provisions for interaction between gamblers but it is not still enough to facilitate socialization. But if you want to get the best entertainment and socialization from gambling, use physical casinos. In such places, you will have the privilege to meet people and even make some friends. Some casinos have spots for drinking and this also facilitates socialization.

[goldkingcoiner]

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.

I do not like the social aspects of physical gambling casinos anymore. They were still good in the 90s but now... It just is not the same.

Nowadays physical gambling environments have been sterilized to the point where its just as fun as to stay home and play on your own screen on some online gambling casino. You still can have social interactions. Ironically you will find better social interactions through the internet than in some mostly-empty physical casino. At least that is how things are in my country. But I guess these things can differ from country to country and culture to culture.

[AmoreJaz]

Online casino was made for privacy and not for socialization, and this is why you see that even people that gambles secretly are safe, since nobody will know if they are gambling or not. We shouldn't also forget that it was during the period of Covid-19 that online casino started getting popular and gamblers finds it more convenient to use, because you can gamble at any time that you are free in your house or anywhere.

Anyone that needs to socialize as he is gambling should use a physical base casino where you will have all the socialization that you want. You can also gamble with friends as that is the only way one can socialize when he is gambling online. Sometimes, when I am gambling, I don't like talking so that I don't get distracted.

I will add that online casinos are suitable for introverts who don't like socializing. They prefer to stay in the comfort of their home and place bets. Most of these shy people are not concerned about socialization and are comfortable not relating with anybody online. However, I am not insinuating that online casinos are not suitable for people who are extroverts that is why many casinos tend to make provisions for interaction between gamblers but it is not still enough to facilitate socialization. But if you want to get the best entertainment and socialization from gambling, use physical casinos. In such places, you will have the privilege to meet people and even make some friends. Some casinos have spots for drinking and this also facilitates socialization.

online casinos are not only for introverts but also for gamblers who are always on the go and they find it very convenient for them to just access the site basically from anywhere they are on the globe or at the very comfort of their home.
this very perks is why a lot of gamblers are having their good times even if they are alone playing. though it is nice if you can visit offline casinos from time to time. but i guess, times are changing. a lot of these new gen gamblers are already using online gambling platforms.

I do not like the social aspects of physical gambling casinos anymore. They were still good in the 90s but now... It just is not the same.

Nowadays physical gambling environments have been sterilized to the point where its just as fun as to stay home and play on your own screen on some online gambling casino. You still can have social interactions. Ironically you will find better social interactions through the internet than in some mostly-empty physical casino. At least that is how things are in my country. But I guess these things can differ from country to country and culture to culture.

i believe, the experience is still different in physical casinos like in Macau or Vegas. definitely, there are so many people not only gamblers but people from all walks of life. but it is understandable if more and more people are finding some comfort just by using these online sites. i guess, it really depends on the mood of the player. in some instances, you just want to go out and observe people. whereas, if you want to focus with your bets, you will prefer to be in front of your computer or your gadget.