Social aspects of online gambling

[Twentyonepaylots]

I don't consider writing messages in an online chat to be a true form of "socializing".

Yeah based on definition socializing is more than just an exchange of words. So merely chatting about how is it going, or how are you doing isn't a form of socializing.

If you want to socialize just go out and meet people in person. A casino isn't supposed to be the place, where you could find real friends.

I don't know, but OP should have realize that casino isn't built to socialize to others, it is built to entertain and gamble. Sure you could find friends on casino, but it's just a bonus part of it.

It's true that some casinos have chatrooms, but I couldn't care less about this feature. Maybe some people are more extroverted, so they want to talk with someone while gambling. I'm definitely not extroverted and talking(or writing messages) to other people while gambling is very distracting to me.

That's casinos way to show that they are open, they let people talk on the chatroom but that's the end of it. Most of the times it causes distraction, so I couldn't care less about it.

[Fundamentals Of]

I think the social aspect of online gambling can't match that of offline gambling. The bond or the experience with other people can't be sufficiently provided in online gambling platforms. Perhaps it would only be activated if the other gamblers in your table are friends or if you are familiar with each other like when a poker game is composed of users from this forum. If they are not friends or familiar persons, you would even seldom contribute a response.

This is what's missing, the act of forging connections with other people are not present when you are doing online gambling, there's no physical presence that can evoke the feeling and at the same time I feel like you're likely to spend more money online because there's no physical separation from you and the money so you don't feel that sadness that can make you when you're gambling on a physical casinos. Even when you're playing with your friends, it would still be different and I think it's noticeable, the banters are boring and the trashtalks with your friends are just different when you're offline, go on and test it to see if what I'm saying is somewhat true.

That's so true. If you love the fun of gambling with friends and the laughter when losing or winning, the breaks, and the excitement when you return to the table, you won't experience all of these in online gambling. Of course, gamblers have different attitudes. Some others might prefer a solo and silent moment when gambling. If this is a gambler's preference, the online setup is of course better than the physical setup. But I think the risk or the danger when you're gambling online and solo is higher than when you're gambling outside, talking with real people.

[Hirose UK]

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Yes, it is fun interacting with other gamblers because we can gain knowledge that might be useful. After all, they share many things with others. They also get to know each other, which could become an even closer relationship. But maybe there are only a few people who will chat in the casino site chat room while the others are busy gambling and want to win the gambling game. The chat room also often shares tips with other friends, which makes the atmosphere more enjoyable because many people will like giving bonuses to those who win at gambling. That pleasant feeling is very different from what we find in physical casinos because we can see them and chat directly, so the interaction can also be closer.

So, that is the purpose and benefit of interacting with other gamblers and related to chat rooms, it seems that there are quite few because when gamblers win or lose, on average they will enter the chat room and share the results they have obtained.
We can share experiences with each other and also joke about the results of other gamblers losses.
Maybe this is considered not very useful for other gamblers, but I think this is fun form of entertainment.

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I don't understand it myself, but if they want to take a break from gambling, it's better for them to immediately leave the casino so that they don't want to gamble again. That would be better because from telling each other stories, there may be a desire to continue gambling. After all, you are curious about what they are telling you. Chatting in the chat room will depend on each person, and there is no pressure to stay there.

If you are taking break because you have experienced big loss and want to calm down, it is best to immediately leave the gambling site, but if it is only small loss that has no effect on your gambling budget then staying is still the choice for most gamblers.
The most important thing is that we can accept this loss and of course we can still think clearly or in control when we have lost.
Sometimes mistakes occur because of our own actions that get out of control after experiencing an unacceptable amount of defeat.

[EarnOnVictor]

I think the social aspect of online gambling can't match that of offline gambling. The bond or the experience with other people can't be sufficiently provided in online gambling platforms. Perhaps it would only be activated if the other gamblers in your table are friends or if you are familiar with each other like when a poker game is composed of users from this forum. If they are not friends or familiar persons, you would even seldom contribute a response.

This is what's missing, the act of forging connections with other people are not present when you are doing online gambling, there's no physical presence that can evoke the feeling and at the same time I feel like you're likely to spend more money online because there's no physical separation from you and the money so you don't feel that sadness that can make you when you're gambling on a physical casinos. Even when you're playing with your friends, it would still be different and I think it's noticeable, the banters are boring and the trashtalks with your friends are just different when you're offline, go on and test it to see if what I'm saying is somewhat true.

That's so true. If you love the fun of gambling with friends and the laughter when losing or winning, the breaks, and the excitement when you return to the table, you won't experience all of these in online gambling. Of course, gamblers have different attitudes. Some others might prefer a solo and silent moment when gambling. If this is a gambler's preference, the online setup is of course better than the physical setup. But I think the risk or the danger when you're gambling online and solo is higher than when you're gambling outside, talking with real people.

Your concluding part is not always as you believe it to be, all I can say is that this is now common here as people start attributing risks to gambling offline and I do not see this risk as feasible as much as they make it look but just of old times considerations where people would win big, withdraw cash and could be attacked. The world is revolving and people and casinos are getting smarter these days. What time did you last hear about that? It would have been so long and I do not think that casinos and the bettors could be daft these days to be paying and receiving big wins in cash, it is not good for both parties. But yes, online casinos can't be compared with online casinos when it comes to the fun involved, especially if such a casino is designed for maximum fun where a bar, lodge, pool, all extras you can think of and different games sections are there for you to choose from.

It is the place to have fun and also spend more money, you should know that, but one thing that is sure is that you will surely have that fun to the fullest. If that is the preference, why not? But this can't be done all the time as it is not cost-effective while the convenience due to the proximity can't be encouraging all the time as well. This is why one can't even do without online gambling as it is the closest to the gambler, but one can just try to moderate the two based on the purpose of gambling and their plans towards it.

[Synchronice]

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 agree with you, social aspect of online gambling is bad and needs to be improved but does anyone have any plan how it can be improved? Every casino where there is some kind of socialization, is full of people who beg for money.
By the way, live blackjack tables are a good way to socialize with real people while watching them but the problem is that these dealers are always tired and when they have many players, they can't read your messages and talk with you, it's probably hard for them to deal cards and focus on conversation. If they create a live blackjack tables with max 3 people, I think that socialization will be way better and interesting.

[maydna]

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So, that is the purpose and benefit of interacting with other gamblers and related to chat rooms, it seems that there are quite few because when gamblers win or lose, on average they will enter the chat room and share the results they have obtained.
We can share experiences with each other and also joke about the results of other gamblers losses.
Maybe this is considered not very useful for other gamblers, but I think this is fun form of entertainment.

The gamblers who have lost will remain in the chat room while waiting for the winnings to be distributed by the winning gamblers. The distribution of winnings may not be big, but they are still willing to wait because it is something for those who wait. They think getting a share of the winnings is a pleasant thing, so they will stay in the chat room, perhaps even all day, to wait for it.

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If you are taking break because you have experienced big loss and want to calm down, it is best to immediately leave the gambling site, but if it is only small loss that has no effect on your gambling budget then staying is still the choice for most gamblers.
The most important thing is that we can accept this loss and of course we can still think clearly or in control when we have lost.
Sometimes mistakes occur because of our own actions that get out of control after experiencing an unacceptable amount of defeat.

However, a person needs to take a break from gambling, especially after a losing streak because it will affect his emotions. He should calm his emotions first before making a decision, and it would be best if he could think about quitting gambling for a while. And we should be able to think clearly when we experience defeat to think of a way out. Mistakes that occur because of our out-of-control actions after experiencing defeat must be immediately changed so that they don't happen again, and we need to learn self-control to prevent it from happening again. But there must be an acknowledgement from him that he has made a mistake and does not want to repeat it.

[Dewi Aries]

I think the social aspect of online gambling can't match that of offline gambling. The bond or the experience with other people can't be sufficiently provided in online gambling platforms. Perhaps it would only be activated if the other gamblers in your table are friends or if you are familiar with each other like when a poker game is composed of users from this forum. If they are not friends or familiar persons, you would even seldom contribute a response.

Right, there is a very significant difference if we look in terms of the socialization relationship, of course and I think this is the obvious difference between physical and online casinos, which if you gamble in a physical casino then obviously you will meet a lot of other visitors who certainly have a lot of time and opportunity to socialize by exchanging stories or various experiences in the world of gambling maybe which will certainly be able to increase the bond in terms of relationships.

So of course as you said that socialization in online casinos will not be able to match physical casinos because after all the services and situations are different, online gambling is more specifically for people who don't want to bother leaving the house to gamble like most people do when gambling in physical casinos, on the other hand I honestly never found out about how to connect with other people or even my own friends in online gambling, but maybe this is a good idea to develop.

This is why when it comes to choices then it would really be that totally depending on someones preference or liking if we do speak about physical or online casino on which it would really be that best that you should really be the ones who would really be finding out on which place you are really that interested on dealing with. There are some people who doesnt really like on crowded places and there are ones who are really that liking on having those kind of socialization with other people and this is why it would really be that depending on someone whether they would really be sticking into their own interest or would really be trying out
to test some other field on which it would really be just that depending on you.

This is why it would really be that always that matter on your own interest and if you are really that have plans on trying to test out other options
then it would really be that according into your own decisions because its your money to be used not theirs. So if you do find it to be that
interesting then it would be just that right that you would really be sticking into it.

Yes, I also explained above about one of the most significant differences between these two types of gambling, each type of casino has its own advantages and obviously as you said it's just about a person's choice and depending on which one they're interested in getting involved with whether it's an online or physical casino it's all up to them because they have their own criteria when it comes to choosing and also another reason is you also said that there are some people who don't like crowds which means they would definitely prefer online casinos and others prefer to build socializing relationships with other people in person and also of course that means they would definitely choose to get involved in physical casinos.

The fact is that it's as simple as this to conclude and I don't think it should be a problem whatsoever because everyone has different choices and they're just going to go to the place that they want to go to that can certainly fulfill their desires, so they have the right to make whatever decision they want.

[Accardo]

Online casino would have been completely made private, if not for KYC. But the need to make it a fun place for communication, may not be as expected by some gamblers who wants the communication features available. On the long run, we could be seeing some casino who would adjust things and make availability for a better fun platform. Yet it wouldn't make many changes since the aim of other gambler is to gamble and chat using the chatbox. Any other feature one needs could be gotten on social media platforms. Nothing else can be done to change the way online gamblers communicate with one another. It must be on screen. We cannot feel or touch them, hence the virtual reality we seem to get isn't proper fun compared to what physical casinos provide for gamblers. However, the physical casino is fun, but people still mind their businesses. It's not like all people go there to do is socializing.

Surely anonymity is an important aspect of online gambling.

But probably the communications infrastructure in online casinos could be improved even with it in mind.
For instance when playing any card game in a table there could be an avatar based chat system where the text appears as though it's text bubbles (think of it like a comic).

Also for any other casino game, there could be a specific chat where maybe players could join each other's session.
If I make a big win for instance, I can share a clip. But what if I could share my live session and even have a specific chat for it?

There's many possibilities.

In the perspective of yours, it's opening up a new view on my end that the gambling platforms may collaborate with online platforms like Instagram to handle those live video sessions. It'll save the casino some bandwidth while sharing some customers with the online social media platform which already pays a lot on bandwidths enough to accept any number of videos. If the casino, allows for gamblers to make live sessions it'll be quite fun, but may be flooded by unending number of gamblers who would priorities on those fun parts until the site begin to lag or perform slowly. Looking at the enormous amount of software running on the casino website, adding more features could be a hassle on the long run. The chat rooms or box made available seem to be the best they could provide. But your idea shows how important it is to make the online casino a fun place for participants to engage with one another and see no reason to visit the offline casino.

That will intrigue many gamblers to spend more time in the online casino, thereby generating more money for the casino to cover for bandwidth, and things as such. But, if it gets too compactible to what we've got on Instagram or other social media platform, visitor may now depend on watching live sessions, instead of gambling. These changes could deter or distract some player's concentration on gambling. Since its highly an emotional intelligent game, players need to focus carefully and abstain from any distraction. While many would like it, I understand, but lots of people wouldn't feel comfortable have a social online gambling platform. That means, expect a diminishing return on the long run.

[Juse14]

In general, a gambler rarely socializes or interacts with the outside world (society), especially if the community where he lives is very against gambling activities. “A gambler will only associate with someone who likes to gamble.” Because of everyone's tendencies, they will often socialize and make friends with people who have the same thoughts or the same hobbies.

That's what happens where I live, which may be different from where you all live. because there is a region that really strongly opposes all forms and types of gambling and there are also those that allow it.

And when I visit both online and land-based casinos, I very rarely see them chatting casually or joking around. because they focus on gambling. They will just talk and joke, after the game ends or before the game starts.

[Yatsan]

Well, socialization would be difficult with online platforms especially in this industry unlike with social media platforms wherein socialization is the main focus. How many gamblers do you think come here for socialization? Only a few I guess and would be more expected with land based casinos. Indeed talking with other players will be fun however not the majority came for such feat. Most of the players are after profit and I guess to some, the convenience of not wanting to interact with others, is one of the reasons why some gamblers prefer online gambling especially those who are introverts or not fond of talking while playing.There are other ways as well which is to join online communities or social media groups wherein they could talk about various concerns in gambling. I also doubt that this would be put into priority by gambling providers more than with improving transaction speed, bonuses, and overall gambling experience of players.

[bitvalak]

Instead of adding a chat feature that looks forced, it's better to add a voice chat or live voice feature between players.
Maybe it could be closer to the atmosphere of offline gambling. However, I'm not sure whether this feature will really be useful.
Or will only be a means of mentally attacking each other between players because it's just live voice without meeting face to face.

[Lanatsa]

Well, socialization would be difficult with online platforms especially in this industry unlike with social media platforms wherein socialization is the main focus. How many gamblers do you think come here for socialization? Only a few I guess and would be more expected with land based casinos. Indeed talking with other players will be fun however not the majority came for such feat. Most of the players are after profit and I guess to some, the convenience of not wanting to interact with others, is one of the reasons why some gamblers prefer online gambling especially those who are introverts or not fond of talking while playing.There are other ways as well which is to join online communities or social media groups wherein they could talk about various concerns in gambling. I also doubt that this would be put into priority by gambling providers more than with improving transaction speed, bonuses, and overall gambling experience of players.

We do know that there are types of people;

1. Introvert
2. Extrovert
3. Neutral

There are ones who do love to play alone and there are ones who do love on dealing with other people or into those people who are really that just that fine on dealing in between
things basing up on the situation that they are facing. There are ones who are really that skeptical basing up into their own experiences in life or someones experience.
Socialization is important though but just like been said that there are people who dont really like on having this kind of set up but rather they would really be liking
on doing things on their own and they wont really be that mattering on which one they would really be that doing as long it would
really be that according into their preferences.

[Heartilly]

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.

In that case, are casinos the one who needs to adjust rather than the players instead? If users find lacking features they want to see either online gambling or physical gambling, then find those where they will experience it. If those gamblers who are now mostly doing online gambling want to experience again the environment of playing in a physical casino, then find a way to do that. The same goes for those mostly engaging now in physical casinos but used to doing online gambling.

Online gambling and physical casinos do have their advantages. There are times that the things we are looking for are not present on both.

[arjunmujay]

Well, socialization would be difficult with online platforms especially in this industry unlike with social media platforms wherein socialization is the main focus. How many gamblers do you think come here for socialization? Only a few I guess and would be more expected with land based casinos. Indeed talking with other players will be fun however not the majority came for such feat. Most of the players are after profit and I guess to some, the convenience of not wanting to interact with others, is one of the reasons why some gamblers prefer online gambling especially those who are introverts or not fond of talking while playing.There are other ways as well which is to join online communities or social media groups wherein they could talk about various concerns in gambling. I also doubt that this would be put into priority by gambling providers more than with improving transaction speed, bonuses, and overall gambling experience of players.

We do know that there are types of people;

1. Introvert
2. Extrovert
3. Neutral

There are ones who do love to play alone and there are ones who do love on dealing with other people or into those people who are really that just that fine on dealing in between
things basing up on the situation that they are facing. There are ones who are really that skeptical basing up into their own experiences in life or someones experience.
Socialization is important though but just like been said that there are people who dont really like on having this kind of set up but rather they would really be liking
on doing things on their own and they wont really be that mattering on which one they would really be that doing as long it would
really be that according into their preferences.

considering the different characters of people, I think online gambling is perfect for those who don't really like high social. more towards those with introverted characters. some who have a neutral character can still enjoy playing online gambling. for them calmness and focus are the main factors they pay attention to.
If OP doesn't like that kind of system, leave me online gambling and switch to offline gambling which directly comes to the casino and meets the people there.

[bluebit25]

It's a matter of players what they want to do, and not everyone wants to communicate, simply play normally. I have also become acquainted with some online players and we occasionally contact each other online, but that is just the internet environment and is not always convincing, even when playing offline, communication depends on on everyone.

I feel this issue is also noticed by online casinos, but as I said initially it depends on the player's choice. I remember using a soccer betting service, and the discussion around the match was quite fun and exciting among the members, so gambling freely was a personal choice without any regulations.

[Nrcewker]

IMO, there is no need of socialising in an online casino. People go to online casino in order to gamble and make money. They don’t have time to ask and interfere with other gambler’s lives. Yes some casinos have the chat features, but I feel that it is only used by the people with no balance. They do passive begging there, and collect rains. The real gamblers hardly socialise in those chats. So yes according to me, socialising is just waste of time.

[Peanutswar]

People have different personalities, some of them would like to play alone and some of them would like to enjoy themselves with the other players, with my personality I guess I'm suitable for playing with socializing with other gamblers even just chatroom is enough so we can have a good time communicating with them but it's different when in terms of actual casino you can check the face expression of the player if they are suitable with your personality or not so you can adjust the conversation you would like to start, part of entertainment in casino is socializing you can meet different gambelrs with different personalities might help you not only in gambling but outside of the casino.

[Rockstarguy]

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?

Their is no need to socialize yourself with people in casino because we are all strangers there and I see the gambling casino as an anonymous place and if casino gives access to gamblers to have access to one another,  people will use it as advantage against other people,  it is something that will really affect the beginners.  It is just better to stake your game on online casino and wait for the outcomes. In offline gambling shop people can go to extend of interacting with other gambler, here you see the people you are socialising with and make your decisions if they are good for you or not.

[retreat]

Some people prefer to play at offline casinos because they want to socialize with other players and feel the live casino vibe, which can improve their mood when playing. But there are people who prefer online casinos because they don't like crowds and can play anywhere and anytime via their devices - they can play more quietly without any interference from other players. So it's not a matter of shortcomings between offline and online platforms, but just a matter of gamblers' preferences.

[Hamphser]

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?

Their is no need to socialize yourself with people in casino because we are all strangers there and I see the gambling casino as an anonymous place and if casino gives access to gamblers to have access to one another,  people will use it as advantage against other people,  it is something that will really affect the beginners.  It is just better to stake your game on online casino and wait for the outcomes. In offline gambling shop people can go to extend of interacting with other gambler, here you see the people you are socialising with and make your decisions if they are good for you or not.

But it would turn out that you would really be that a bitter person if you dont really have those kind of reactions or having those kind of treatment into other people and sometimes it cant really be avoided.
Also there's no fun when you do play gambling physically without having those kind of reactions to other people. Even myself cant really be able to avoid on not to make those kind of reactions
on the time that you are facing other fellow gamblers specially if you do make out some bets. There are indeed people who are really that introverts just like on what other members been saying above
that there are ones who do love to go solo and this is why they would really be opting on making some online gambling dealing rather than on making themselves going into physical.