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

[Jody.Drummer]

what is it like a demo-based gambling site? because with this they can gamble without using real money, but even so I think this still has its own impacts such as addiction, this could possibly happen even though they only intend to have fun. With money that is not real they will not get any benefit in doing this, only with the consequences or impacts that can really happen. If there are no wins that will be paid to our debit cards, then why should we deposit money first if it is indeed demo-based gambling?

It seems that what OP means is not much different from the demo sites that we usually find on the Google search page that we can play without having to deposit money as you mentioned.
Addiction is still possible, which is most likely the scenario is someone who initially played the demo then saw every round on the demo account looked good and managed to win, then usually it can cause a high curiosity to play on a real gambling site using real money, I have experienced and felt something like that.

But on the other hand, it will never make sense if, for example, the site requires every user who wants to play to make a deposit while on the other hand they do not give their users the opportunity to make a withdrawal, I'm sure no one will be interested in such a site because after all in gambling the most fun part is when you win and enjoy the results of the victory by cashing out.

That's a pretty reasonable statement, because even though initially they did demo-based gambling just for fun or had no serious intentions, the interest in gambling with real money will still occur when they do demo-based gambling and manage to win easily, I myself often do demo-based gambling and usually it's quite easy to win, this can make us interested in gambling with real money. It's very ridiculous if we make a deposit to gamble but when we win there is no profit that can be withdrawn on our debit card, maybe this happens to some people who experience fraud because they enter the wrong casino. Demo-based gambling is a game that is played without real money, so with the winnings there is no real money that can be withdrawn, and gambling that is done with real money is gambling that can be withdrawn if we are not fooled by the casino and can be lucky to get a win on the bets we make.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

As expected, casino is meant for either profit or lose and I also like the expectation of winning after taking the risk to wager. However, newbies need to gradually learn and not to rush into real wager to avoid uncontrollable loses.

Although I have not seen any casino that has a demo (practice account) featur but someone has mentioned it before on this board that some casinos already have such features on their site and it's almost a similar thing as the social casino that OP refers to. If lots of casinos can add such features into their site, then there will be no need to have social casino. Any one that doesn't want to wager real money can still switch to the demo account and play games for free. Just my opinion.

[Wakate]

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 don't really know what the concept of social casino is based on but I think it could be fun playing games with friends, . especially newbies that want to learn and mastery a particular casino games. When we gamble and the money is not involved, it would not make a real sense to be called gambling because their is no real money involved. This would be a good way to master casino games but I don't think many gamblers would prefer this kind of betting since there is no real money that can trigger us to gamble more just for the paper.

[nara1892]

It seems that what OP means is not much different from the demo sites that we usually find on the Google search page that we can play without having to deposit money as you mentioned.
Addiction is still possible, which is most likely the scenario is someone who initially played the demo then saw every round on the demo account looked good and managed to win, then usually it can cause a high curiosity to play on a real gambling site using real money, I have experienced and felt something like that.

But on the other hand, it will never make sense if, for example, the site requires every user who wants to play to make a deposit while on the other hand they do not give their users the opportunity to make a withdrawal, I'm sure no one will be interested in such a site because after all in gambling the most fun part is when you win and enjoy the results of the victory by cashing out.

That's a pretty reasonable statement, because even though initially they did demo-based gambling just for fun or had no serious intentions, the interest in gambling with real money will still occur when they do demo-based gambling and manage to win easily, I myself often do demo-based gambling and usually it's quite easy to win, this can make us interested in gambling with real money. It's very ridiculous if we make a deposit to gamble but when we win there is no profit that can be withdrawn on our debit card, maybe this happens to some people who experience fraud because they enter the wrong casino. Demo-based gambling is a game that is played without real money, so with the winnings there is no real money that can be withdrawn, and gambling that is done with real money is gambling that can be withdrawn if we are not fooled by the casino and can be lucky to get a win on the bets we make.

Of course, and I'm sure we're not the only ones who experience and feel that way after playing on a demo account, and on the other hand, related to the context of the discussion made by OP, to be honest, the point is I would prefer to play on a demo account like in general rather than playing at a casino like the one mentioned by OP which requires users to deposit but does not provide a feature to make a withdrawal, so for me it's better to play on a demo account that does not provide deposits and withdrawals in it which means we don't deposit anything and also don't lose anything before and after playing regardless of the results.

[South Park]

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.

Unless there is an additional reason why a player may like to play there, like donating their money to a charity, I do not really see the point, since one of the main attractions of gambling is gone, risking and earning money, which at the same time reduces the excitement tremendously, after all have you tried to gamble without using money before using a video game? If you have not done so, try it, and you will realize how boring gambling games really are when you use no money.

[khiholangkang]

As expected, casino is meant for either profit or lose and I also like the expectation of winning after taking the risk to wager. However, newbies need to gradually learn and not to rush into real wager to avoid uncontrollable loses.

Although I have not seen any casino that has a demo (practice account) featur but someone has mentioned it before on this board that some casinos already have such features on their site and it's almost a similar thing as the social casino that OP refers to. If lots of casinos can add such features into their site, then there will be no need to have social casino. Any one that doesn't want to wager real money can still switch to the demo account and play games for free. Just my opinion.

And that kind of casino is very boring, there is no passion, no tension, no excitement when you get a big win, because it's not real money, it's just a count of numbers that increase and decrease like a casino in general but can't be withdrawn, if the concept is the same as that, why play in a social casino right? it will just waste your time that you could have done at the casino, unless you don't have money then playing on a demo account is the best choice. LOL

[Dewi Aries]

Although I have not seen any casino that has a demo (practice account) featur but someone has mentioned it before on this board that some casinos already have such features on their site and it's almost a similar thing as the social casino that OP refers to. If lots of casinos can add such features into their site, then there will be no need to have social casino. Any one that doesn't want to wager real money can still switch to the demo account and play games for free. Just my opinion.

And that kind of casino is very boring, there is no passion, no tension, no excitement when you get a big win, because it's not real money, it's just a count of numbers that increase and decrease like a casino in general but can't be withdrawn, if the concept is the same as that, why play in a social casino right? it will just waste your time that you could have done at the casino, unless you don't have money then playing on a demo account is the best choice. LOL

True, but maybe once in a while I will make it an option when I really feel bored and don't know what to do to fill my free time, although as you said, it's a bit boring when gambling doesn't involve tension, emotion, the thrill of winning and dopamine boost, and maybe I will make it an option when I really don't have money ready to lose.
On the other hand, I don't know about the casino's intention in making a demo mode in gambling, and as far as I can think, maybe their goal is to make gamblers who don't have money still be able to play by utilizing the demo site, but on the other hand, it might also be used as a strategy to lure gamblers to force themselves to play on a real account, because usually every round on the demo site looks very good.

[AmoreJaz]

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.

Unless there is an additional reason why a player may like to play there, like donating their money to a charity, I do not really see the point, since one of the main attractions of gambling is gone, risking and earning money, which at the same time reduces the excitement tremendously, after all have you tried to gamble without using money before using a video game? If you have not done so, try it, and you will realize how boring gambling games really are when you use no money.

Maybe, this type of game are for those who are just looking to pass their time but not really looking for some profit out of their game. There are really people who just want to socialize and mingle with the crowd and meet new strangers. Hence, they are just looking for some venues to find people where they can talk to or socialize with.

There are gamblers who are indeed looking for this kind of casino and it is actually good for their mental well-being. So for me, it is helpful to some people who are just looking for someone to talk to while enjoying the game or for some people who just want companionship because they have no one at home. Who knows, someone is addressing their mental health owed to this type of casino?

[khiholangkang]

Although I have not seen any casino that has a demo (practice account) featur but someone has mentioned it before on this board that some casinos already have such features on their site and it's almost a similar thing as the social casino that OP refers to. If lots of casinos can add such features into their site, then there will be no need to have social casino. Any one that doesn't want to wager real money can still switch to the demo account and play games for free. Just my opinion.

And that kind of casino is very boring, there is no passion, no tension, no excitement when you get a big win, because it's not real money, it's just a count of numbers that increase and decrease like a casino in general but can't be withdrawn, if the concept is the same as that, why play in a social casino right? it will just waste your time that you could have done at the casino, unless you don't have money then playing on a demo account is the best choice. LOL

True, but maybe once in a while I will make it an option when I really feel bored and don't know what to do to fill my free time, although as you said, it's a bit boring when gambling doesn't involve tension, emotion, the thrill of winning and dopamine boost, and maybe I will make it an option when I really don't have money ready to lose.
On the other hand, I don't know about the casino's intention in making a demo mode in gambling, and as far as I can think, maybe their goal is to make gamblers who don't have money still be able to play by utilizing the demo site, but on the other hand, it might also be used as a strategy to lure gamblers to force themselves to play on a real account, because usually every round on the demo site looks very good.

If I have a lot of free time I'd rather read a book or do my hobby than play on a demo account at gambling it's just a waste of valuable time, or something else more useful if I can't gamble at that time.

but I actually doubt the social gambling that the OP means, but indeed the concept is almost the same, does it have multiple interpretations or do we misunderstand the social gambling that the OP means is not gambling using a demo account at a casino?

[LUCKMCFLY]

So Casinos have that as a training ground for new users to learn new aspects of the games they introduced newly. Most casinos do have such demo version to enable new comers have a taste of their platform. It encourages new players to register and deposit after going through the demo version first.

This is very true, personally I think that When it comes to this type of things , I Assume them as a business strategy, Advertising , marketing always do this type of things, casinos Always look for anything to take, to attract their clients, it is something that currently seems very normal to me, the business model of casinos has expanded a lot and it is a fact that Every time we are looking for a way to do everything well, innovative ways of entering or making people enter and interest appear.

[AGULIS]

Casinos in social networks are a promising trend for developers and investors, which can exist in parallel with online casinos.
The advantages of social gambling include legality in the legislative field, access to social networking platforms and mobile app stores. In addition, social casinos can introduce the audience to the world of gambling and encourage part of it to try their luck in online casinos with real bets and winnings.

[Oluwa-btc]

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.

You mentioned"mimic"as a part of it's feature that it possess,does it mean that social casino follows the pathway and procedures of other casino games like slots and roulettes.I'm seeing it that it's mainly connected with social activities by offering the thrill and excitement that comes with the real influence of socializing.

[uneng]

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.

Then it's worse than gambling, because in gambling at least you have some chance of leaving the casino with more money on your pockets than when you entered the house. And on this social casino you just spend money without any possibilities of making financial profit.

For me it sounds like a method to milk money from people without offering them anything else in counterpart. Moreover, there is no reason why people would become adept of a service like that. Gamblers who play for fun will still prefer to play for fun with a chance of having profit at normal casinos, besides being perfectly possible to socialize with other gamblers there too.

[bhadz]

If that's the definition of social casinos that we can gamble without having to wager real money, they're just a simple as those gaming apps that we can easily download in Google Playstore or App store. They're not real gambling and if your main thing is to just socialize, you better use social media apps and not the casinos. But in the real casinos, online and offline, you can socialize there but of course you have to spend some money for your bankroll and to avail some games. It's fun to have a chitchat with other gamblers and I understand why there are people who just go to casinos to socialize.

[serjent05]

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 this is the setup where the only flow of money is going to the owner of the platform and no way that I can cash-out the winnings then I would rather engage in a real casino gambling.  This kind of setup is only a waste of money.  Why is there a need to deposit real money when we can only play with virtual money and no means of cashing them out?  I believe this is just a money grab. 

If there is no cash out then there should be no need to cash in money just to play the so called games.  Besides just like what other stated, if the goal is just to socialize then, there are lots of social platform out there that offers game so that friends can play together without the need to spend money.

[passwordnow]

Gamblers who play for fun will still prefer to play for fun with a chance of having profit at normal casinos, besides being perfectly possible to socialize with other gamblers there too.

And if they are up for fun and don't want to spend any penny, they should just go to the casinos that have demos. Or if they want to keep going, there are a lot of giveaways that they can join so that they can have a bankroll if ever they're lucky but that's a hit or miss opportunity.

If there is no cash out then there should be no need to cash in money just to play the so called games. 

Maybe the term they've used is to convert automatically any money deposited to them to their in game money or tokenized asset inside the platform. There's a tricky thing with such thought of having no money to play with and just pure socialization. I don't think that having no source of revenue would be able to make this operation continuous.

[Wakate]

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.

The idea of a social casino looks good but since money will not be involved then I think that should not be called a casino but rather 'Social Games' will be better for that. Once I am playing a game that do not involve money, that's social and it always fun but the problem is many will not take it that seriously because is just like a game hub where we could learn how to become a master of some certain games.

Maybe I would like to see something like a social game hub in the future that will houses different players from every part of the world playing on different games. There availability of playing different games will make it more unique than a regular game hub and this will bring players from different part of the world to play games together with ease

[AmoreJaz]

If that's the definition of social casinos that we can gamble without having to wager real money, they're just a simple as those gaming apps that we can easily download in Google Playstore or App store. They're not real gambling and if your main thing is to just socialize, you better use social media apps and not the casinos. But in the real casinos, online and offline, you can socialize there but of course you have to spend some money for your bankroll and to avail some games. It's fun to have a chitchat with other gamblers and I understand why there are people who just go to casinos to socialize.

You will also not get motivated to play if you are just using play money. That is true, there are other avenues to socialize over the net. But then, it depends on the person where he is more comfortable of when engaging with other people. If they can enjoy and have some entertainment with others thru this route, then, so be it. Do remember, there are some introvert people and they may find companionship thru this avenue. At least, they are not meeting face-to-face and just playing online.
Social casinos can always attract certain group of people but on my end, I believe, I won't. Because it is like I'm wasting my time for nothing.

[Cityhunter34]

Such concept of gambling can only be likeable by newbies who are looking for a way to learn how to gamble on the real casino and also those who are not willing to gamble on the real casino because they are scared to lose their money to gambling. For me, there's no way I can prefer social casino over the real casino. Gambling is more fun when you wager some money and expect your winning.

You are absolutely correct that is the real truth about it, because as a gambler that knows the in and out of gambling can never in any way think of venturing into such casino. Because it will going look so boring to you, even though you wouldn't feel like someone that is playing gambling, due to the fact that you aren't using your real money on it. However, just like as you mentioned I think is only the learners that would like to used it, to enable them get more familiar in gambling.

[Oluwa-btc]

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 you want to play casino games without wagering real money I'll advise you stick to demo mode, where you don't have to deposit any money for the start but you tend to play with what's in there and as well can't account for losses,precisely like you said you can always have fun playing it with friends since you have nothing to loose after all. But for the likes of social casino I've not been involved in it whereas knowing how it works but there's no much difference with it compared to normal casinos that you tend to play some games such as roulette and the others.