What do you think about the concept of a social casino?

[AGULIS]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.
Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

[Hatchy]

I guess the money you pay first are to purchase those token? I've heard about such casino but don't really understand why I would want to play on them.. probably for the fun lovers or those who might want to have that same gambling experience like that of the casino. But if we get to deposit to buy the play tokens then why is withdrawal not available? Can you at least mention one of such casino you have come across? I don't think I've seen any only heard about em..

[Apocollapse]

Then in what exactly the winnings should be paid?

If the social casinos use virtual currencies or points, also we have to make deposit to play, I don't see anything different to crypto casino. It's the same, deposit $10 to buy Doge, which give you 25 Doge. Technically you didn't gamble with $10, but you gamble on different currency that worth $10.

However, if the main purpose of social casinos is playing without risking anything, we already have it. Many casinos/providers have their own demo account or faucets.

[retreat]

So basically the social casino is a platform that mimics the conventional online casino, but the users there are not really gambling, but just having fun while socializing with other players? okay, it's basically like the Zynga Poker I used to play on FB back in the day, but I didn't find it that fun, because there was nothing to gamble with other than virtual currency. I mean isn't the fun of gambling when you put real money on the line and hope that you can make a fortune? Some people might not agree with what I'm saying but I feel that playing on platforms like social casino is just a waste of time because there's nothing to gain from it.

[Ojima-ojo]

If there most be a deposit then withdrawal also should be available, the reason why such social games is not popular is Vedas most gamblers do not fine it interesting, how can I spend money on the slot machine or playing poker games and expect me not to make withdraw from such winning, as long there is access that I make deposits then I have the right to be able to get a pay out.

Unless is the terms and conditions of such a social casino is that I can't get a pay out and all money made is kept for the house and user's account get token rewards that can be played on the casino.

[michellee]

If you only want to play casino games without wager real money, you can use demo mode which is available on many casinos. You don't have to deposits real money to starts the games and you can enjoy the game as long as you want. The casinos gives you a lot of free money in that demo mode so you don't have to worry if you lose too much money because that is not real money. But if you buy the virtual currencies and points from that casinos, that still the same as you use real money but the form is different.

[Charles-Tim]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.

I will prefer a gambling site that I can gamble on. I mean I will prefer the gambling site that I will prefer to deposit and use the money to gamble even if the money will be lost, it is a small amount of money.

Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

I still do not understand this. You posted that players on the site will still be able to deposit but no withdrawal. So which still means it is a normal casino but a bit different if someone can still be able to deposit money to help the site.

[fruktik]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.
Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

No, such casinos do not have the real excitement that comes with playing for real money. Yes, you can sit and chat with friends, but you can do this in messengers too. Therefore, I do not see much point in such entertainment. Some people like them. No argument. To each his own. I just don’t understand why you need to deposit money? What for? For what? If you want to get adrenaline, then only in a normal casino, where there is a possibility to lose and win. This is what motivates and disposes, and everything else is nonsense that is not worth attention.

[Hewlet]

You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

the demo mode fixes this up for most casinos but yet, most gamblers would prefer to use real money for thier bet instead of just playing it without the possibility of getting to win or loss something. The thing is that while we tend to talk about gambling for fun, the majority of people don't enjoy gambling if the potential of doubling thier Money is not part of it. I mean, there are games you can just play on your device to pass away time And not gamble. Overtime, gambling has gone to the level where it's not complete untill you've weager some amount of money.

What's the essence of requesting an initial deposit when you aren't playing it for the sake of a financial gain? Even if you're using the deposit to activate some point, there should be a time when you can turn your points to done sort of cash. Money is always going to be the main drive behind gambling. If you take it out, it becomes of lesser fun.

[viljy]

Regular casinos have a fun mode or a demo account. So what's new in your idea then? Maybe you consider such a platform as the basis for a community of non-gambling players? So that they can communicate there. Something like a club. But why is there a casino for this? You can create a community on a social network and communicate perfectly there. So in the end, I feel negatively about the whole idea, as I consider it useless.

[Alphakilo]

If I have to make an initial deposit when the only rewards are points that can't be converted in to physical cash or crypto if my choice then I don't want it. It sounds like a rip-off. I'll rather buy a PS5 and play with my buddies which will bond us better than sign up here.

A demo version on real casinos is even better than this. In a demo version you get the thrill before the main thing. I don't want to go on being such a critic but since I tried to search for social casino and I am getting something different, I'll like for the OP to give us some of the social casinos which he is telling us about.

[Salahmu]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.
Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

I doubt if people would loved to play in such casino because for all the casinos in existence why would I choose it, actually it sounds more like an old days gambling, however if I can get you correctly wining are not paid in debits card then what does it use for payments in winings? And what method does it use for the deposit because if it allows debits card wining should also be allowed using debits card and besides since is the purpose is for socialization of friends there shouldn't be any need for deposit because that's what distinguish it from normal casino, also are those point purchased with real money or they are automatically kept for all the users?, I'm actually asking because I don't no how it works.

[Kelward]

If you only want to play casino games without wager real money, you can use demo mode which is available on many casinos. You don't have to deposits real money to starts the games and you can enjoy the game as long as you want. The casinos gives you a lot of free money in that demo mode so you don't have to worry if you lose too much money because that is not real money. But if you buy the virtual currencies and points from that casinos, that still the same as you use real money but the form is different.

If you're not staking real money then it can't be classified as gambling, you have to take the risk of putting your money on the line in the hope of winning more money, that is the essence of gambling in casinos. I don't think there's a need for a concept of social casinos, demo games in casinos have taken care of that need, besides I've never heard of social casinos before, I don't think that any casinos will want to give services that will not be profitable for them. There are many ways to socialize with games if you don't want to gamble or visit a casino, you can play many games on your phones, either with friends or by your self.

[mak013]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.
Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

It doesn`t work. Try to play poker on freeroll tourneys. You will see how at least half of players will go "all in" every round until the they lose. Gamblers have no interest if they don`t risk money. Any bonuses, free spins, free rolls - it can be used only for training. To understand how it works. The real game is possible only for real money.

[Hirose UK]

Who would build social casino like this? Is it profitable and I don't think it possible for someone to build it if they don't get any profit when the money used is not real.
Moreover, if we have to deposit money first and in the end play only with virtual currency and points so that the winnings are not immediately paid into credit card, it is also impossible for gambler to bet and play there because most gamblers are after winning and some profit.
It better to play with demo mode on the gambling site that we usually use, it will be much simpler.

[lovesmayfamilis]

I have also seen such entertainment many times, but if we talk about excitement, there is none. No one cares whether there was a win or not. Many after such games, as a rule, want to try their luck for real, spending their money in a real casino. Social casinos will always be a stepping stone to real play, and I do not believe they will have many regular fans.

[bitbollo]

its plenty of sites masked by "gaming" platforms. I would not trust these too much since they had a shady way to act and not exposing clearly their nature.
In the past I have seen a friend of mine using one of these... Winnings were provided only if other money were invested on it.
There was no chance for any ability, hit a jackpot was close to impossible and they were targeting under age no definitely no...

[Die_empty]

We are talking about gaming platforms that allow users to play casino games without having to wager real money. The goal here is to have fun and socialize with friends.
Social casinos look and function in the same way as real money online casinos. Players can play slot machines and classic games like bingo, poker, and roulette. However, instead of betting real money, social casinos use virtual currencies and points.
You may have to deposit a certain amount of money first, but playing on such platforms does not mean that winnings are paid to a debit card.

If there is no money at stake, then it's not gambling. It's just like subscribing to am online game and just enjoy the thrill of winning points or worthless currencies. The fun or satisfaction you derive from real betting is different from these social casinos. I spend time in casinos not just for entertainment but to win money if I am lucky. The suspense, anxiety and celebration related to real casinos don't exist on this social platform. I wouldn't pay a penny to engage in social games instead let me spend time on video games.

[satscraper]

I wouldn't  visit such casinos. Although I'm fully aware that I don't need to address my bankroll  to gamble there, my time is the issue here, since  time is ^memorably money . I don't want to waste it on trivial pursuits. I tend to consider gambling as one of the way to make real money rather than networking, ^{though, the latter is of great importance in my life}.

[betswift]

its plenty of sites masked by "gaming" platforms. I would not trust these too much since they had a shady way to act and not exposing clearly their nature.
In the past I have seen a friend of mine using one of these... Winnings were provided only if other money were invested on it.
There was no chance for any ability, hit a jackpot was close to impossible and they were targeting under age no definitely no...

If that was the case - truly, a no-no for that place. If you gamble - you do it responsibly and according to the rules. It's wrong to permit it under the appropriate age.