australia's weird gambling culture

[AmoreJaz]

When you used to something there is a chance that it might lose it's value to you, perhaps they are no longer interested in these casino games or they are switching to sports betting because they find it difficult to win casino games...Games like slots can be very frustrating and a lot of gamblers have lost interest in these games because the house edge is always a huge factor that keeps on affecting that players

Most casino games are based on luck. Whereas, when you go to sportsbetting, the chances are higher if you are very familiar with the sports you are betting with. So yes, it is quite frustrating if you are focusing on these luck-based games as it would be very challenging to hit some profits. As we all know casino games are based mostly in luck, so yeah, if people are switching to a more profitable side of gambling, is very understandable to me. Of course, people want to win good profits and not that everyday you will be on the losing side.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

did you know that gambling is very normalized in Australia? while in other countries, gambling is considered taboo or is even fighting for regulation... Australia almost seems to encourage gambling with even slot machines or poker machines in pubs or in basically every corner of their street

this sounds like a dream but it seems like Australia's wide acceptance has become their very own enemy because now gamblers are not so excited to play slots or poker anymore

don't be mistaken, they are still gamblers but they are now a lot more interested in sports betting. casinos nowadays in Australia are failing and losing profit while sports betting platforms are the ones winning

is the failure of casinos has got to do with too much accessibility therefore not generating any more excitement? or is sports betting just the new trend which is where the new generations flock towards to? are you still team casino or team sports betting?

I am team both even though you forgot to make that option available, but then if and when I am forced to choose only one, I did go with being a team sports betting.
And let me say that I start off gambling as a slot player, back then, I had zero knowledge in sports and sports betting so I focused only on playing Casino and slot games, but over time, I began to learn about sports betting when casinos and slot games were becoming tiring and I was losing interest in them by each day that breaks, and I believe the loss of interest usually emanates from playing the very same game over and over again for a long time, in the long run, you become too used to the game and playing it become boring, this is very natural with almost all things in change, human beings crave for change all the time, we are wired to always want something new after staying with a thing for a while.

So what is happening in Australia right now may be showing us the clear disadvantage of building physical casinos and not making provision for a sports betting corner in there, people like to try new things and sports betting is a very perfect example of what gamblers need as the team the bet on today will not be the same team they will bet on tomorrow, this is why many prefer sports betting to slot and casino games.

[tread93]

did you know that gambling is very normalized in Australia? while in other countries, gambling is considered taboo or is even fighting for regulation... Australia almost seems to encourage gambling with even slot machines or poker machines in pubs or in basically every corner of their street

this sounds like a dream but it seems like Australia's wide acceptance has become their very own enemy because now gamblers are not so excited to play slots or poker anymore

don't be mistaken, they are still gamblers but they are now a lot more interested in sports betting. casinos nowadays in Australia are failing and losing profit while sports betting platforms are the ones winning

is the failure of casinos has got to do with too much accessibility therefore not generating any more excitement? or is sports betting just the new trend which is where the new generations flock towards to? are you still team casino or team sports betting?

Yikes, sounds too distributed and in open sight even for kids to see which I dont like. Hopefully its not gotten to thr point where the slots are in the gas stations and family restaurants. Ivd never been to Australia and this is the first I am hearing of this. Im not surprised that the casinos aren't doing all that great as a result of this. I wonder why they are so lax about it, they cracked down on Covid but love gambling eh m8

[LUCKMCFLY]

We don't have to be scared, it could be that some people prefer sports betting more than casinos, slots, anything that involves gambling, the only way to be alarmed is to conduct a market study based on statistics in large samples where they verify that the rate of casino players is lower and very low compared to those who bet on sports, it could be that the Perception of many is that they are playing less because of what they see.

[m2017]

did you know that gambling is very normalized in Australia? while in other countries, gambling is considered taboo or is even fighting for regulation... Australia almost seems to encourage gambling with even slot machines or poker machines in pubs or in basically every corner of their street

I have always found this "amusing": what is considered the "worst sin" in some countries is considered a national pastime in others.

this sounds like a dream but it seems like Australia's wide acceptance has become their very own enemy because now gamblers are not so excited to play slots or poker anymore

We need to tell this to the countries where gambling is banned. If they want to "beat" gambling locally, they should make gambling available like in Australia, so that people get "fed up" with it and lose interest in gambling eventually. This is a great way to "beat" gambling.

don't be mistaken, they are still gamblers but they are now a lot more interested in sports betting. casinos nowadays in Australia are failing and losing profit while sports betting platforms are the ones winning

It turns out that gamblers re-focused on another type of activity. I don't see a problem with that. Casino owners should just slightly change the direction of their business to sports betting, otherwise "death" of the business.

is the failure of casinos has got to do with too much accessibility therefore not generating any more excitement? or is sports betting just the new trend which is where the new generations flock towards to? are you still team casino or team sports betting?

Business is not eternal, as there are ups and downs. Business owners should always keep an eye on the current trend to change direction in time. I don't think it is because gambling is easy to access in Australia. It is just that customers have changed their interest towards betting. It happens.

[TheUltraElite]

Type of games might be different and that is what is showing the shift in focus. Guess Stake makes a good amount from Aussie folks since Edward is from Aus.

It a choice and this will vary among people. Some consider sports betting as the more mature form of gambling instead of slots and I dont blame them for that.

As long they are happy and keeping things under control it should be good.

[danherbias07]

We don't have to be scared, it could be that some people prefer sports betting more than casinos, slots, anything that involves gambling, the only way to be alarmed is to conduct a market study based on statistics in large samples where they verify that the rate of casino players is lower and very low compared to those who bet on sports, it could be that the Perception of many is that they are playing less because of what they see.

Without a real survey, we cannot really tell if there are fewer people playing casino games and slots or sports betting.

Although I think it can happen if they get used to their traditional gambling in pubs. I mean, they might've been fed up with those types of games, and they want to change perspective, especially if their sports industry is getting popular.
It will be normal that people would rather choose betting on sports rather than waste their money in slots, which they have been playing normally in pubs, and they already know the results if they play longer.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It will be normal that people would rather choose betting on sports rather than waste their money in slots, which they have been playing normally in pubs, and they already know the results if they play longer.

Yes, it all depends on what the person likes. In my case, I'm more into sports betting, others like slots more. For me, slots are on another level. It's something I play just to relax. I won't lie if I'm looking to win, but once I've spent what I have to play, I don't insist. I respect my perspective on the money I play, it's what I'm willing to lose.

[Julien_Olynpic]

Most likely, these are random fluctuations in fashion, so to speak, the whims of fashion. Casinos have fallen out of favor, but sports betting has received a second birth. In general, these are two different directions in the gambling industry. It is impossible to say that one is better and the other is worse. Casinos are in demand where people generally do not want to think and where people only need thrills from the game. On the contrary, where people are tired of too simple games and where there is a demand for analyzing statistics, studying teams, in a word, for a more intellectual game - there sports betting is gaining great popularity.

[tread93]

It will be normal that people would rather choose betting on sports rather than waste their money in slots, which they have been playing normally in pubs, and they already know the results if they play longer.

Yes, it all depends on what the person likes. In my case, I'm more into sports betting, others like slots more. For me, slots are on another level. It's something I play just to relax. I won't lie if I'm looking to win, but once I've spent what I have to play, I don't insist. I respect my perspective on the money I play, it's what I'm willing to lose.

I feel like for the money (win or lose) the sports betting is always going to be a more fun and wholesome form of entertainment. So if you're ever in a pickle and you can't choose just remember that you csn sit in a bar at a pub and watch the whole game and keep the drinks flowing and ya cant do thst with slots too damn annoying snd loud hahsha

[Accardo]

I feel like for the money (win or lose) the sports betting is always going to be a more fun and wholesome form of entertainment. So if you're ever in a pickle and you can't choose just remember that you csn sit in a bar at a pub and watch the whole game and keep the drinks flowing and ya cant do thst with slots too damn annoying snd loud hahsha

Slot players have all the compliments from the casino; drinks, hotel rooms and delicious meals. You can't have that in the online settings, but gambling is always fun with comps on your side. Sports betting is fun too no doubt with the bar and conversations from gamers alike, I don't think any side of the gamblers are missing out on the entertainment.

[traderethereum]

I feel like for the money (win or lose) the sports betting is always going to be a more fun and wholesome form of entertainment. So if you're ever in a pickle and you can't choose just remember that you csn sit in a bar at a pub and watch the whole game and keep the drinks flowing and ya cant do thst with slots too damn annoying snd loud hahsha

Slot players have all the compliments from the casino; drinks, hotel rooms and delicious meals. You can't have that in the online settings, but gambling is always fun with comps on your side. Sports betting is fun too no doubt with the bar and conversations from gamers alike, I don't think any side of the gamblers are missing out on the entertainment.

Slots or sports betting or other gambling games can entertain you in gambling. While you are in a physical casino, you can play together with other people so you will have the feeling of how to compete with them.

Many people are playing at the poker game while they are talking to each other. Drinking and eating snacks will give them another best moment especially if they are playing gambling with their friends. Some people may just sit in the chair and watch other people playing.

It is good to see physical casinos allowed in Australia because people can go to the casino anytime. We just hope that the addicted people to gambling will not increase.

[bettercrypto]

did you know that gambling is very normalized in Australia? while in other countries, gambling is considered taboo or is even fighting for regulation... Australia almost seems to encourage gambling with even slot machines or poker machines in pubs or in basically every corner of their street

this sounds like a dream but it seems like Australia's wide acceptance has become their very own enemy because now gamblers are not so excited to play slots or poker anymore

don't be mistaken, they are still gamblers but they are now a lot more interested in sports betting. casinos nowadays in Australia are failing and losing profit while sports betting platforms are the ones winning

is the failure of casinos has got to do with too much accessibility therefore not generating any more excitement? or is sports betting just the new trend which is where the new generations flock towards to? are you still team casino or team sports betting?

Honestly, I’ve recently been getting more and more into sports betting. I actually started with slot games, but just recently I’ve been spending more time hanging around in sports betting. I don’t know why, but I’m enjoying it — and if I ever do end up developing an addiction, I feel like it would be better here compared to slot games.

Though both are still forms of gambling, I think in sports betting we at least have a bit more control over ourselves when placing bets — at least based on my own experience.

[goldkingcoiner]

did you know that gambling is very normalized in Australia? while in other countries, gambling is considered taboo or is even fighting for regulation... Australia almost seems to encourage gambling with even slot machines or poker machines in pubs or in basically every corner of their street

this sounds like a dream but it seems like Australia's wide acceptance has become their very own enemy because now gamblers are not so excited to play slots or poker anymore

don't be mistaken, they are still gamblers but they are now a lot more interested in sports betting. casinos nowadays in Australia are failing and losing profit while sports betting platforms are the ones winning

is the failure of casinos has got to do with too much accessibility therefore not generating any more excitement? or is sports betting just the new trend which is where the new generations flock towards to? are you still team casino or team sports betting?

It seems strange that such a gambling-positive country does not have more of a gambling problem. Does Australia have more prevention/gambling safety?

Also I am quite perplexed at how casinos are failing even though sports gambling is going up. What exactly is the correlation here?

The only thing I can think of is that something which is taboo becomes more attractive to people, due to the fact it is taboo. But when something is normalised, it becomes boring and nobody really cares about it. For example take cannabis legalisation. Once it becomes legal, people seem to get bored of it.

[Accardo]

It is good to see physical casinos allowed in Australia because people can go to the casino anytime. We just hope that the addicted people to gambling will not increase.

Australia is almost a den of compulsive players as the problem increases each year. Both men and women are getting harmed out of unmoderated gaming activities. It could be as a result of their government making more revenue from casinos that led to the increment of addiction in that region of Oceania.

[iv4n]

I didn't get the "weird gambling culture" part.... All I see is just some general statistics about which types of gambling games Australians prefer. And it's nothing unusual that those preferences shift from time to time... but over I would say that most gamblers like to play more than just one gambling game.

I imagine "weird gambling culture" should be something really weird...

[LUCKMCFLY]

I feel like for the money (win or lose) the sports betting is always going to be a more fun and wholesome form of entertainment. So if you're ever in a pickle and you can't choose just remember that you csn sit in a bar at a pub and watch the whole game and keep the drinks flowing and ya cant do thst with slots too damn annoying snd loud hahsha

As for enjoyment, things are like this, you're absolutely right. I love being in a pub and watching football, whatever the match is because you see that the biggest fans of the teams are there and you feel all those emotions, that's spectacular. In La Liga matches, when it's Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??I put on my shirt and I enjoy it like you have no idea, even more when you're drinking beer, wow.

[Ever-young]

I’ve always been team sports bet, not like I don’t play casino games, I do but not as much as I enjoy playing sports betting.

Well we can actually say that too much exposure and accessibility can indeed cause an excitement for something to fade overtime, but in this case I think it’s a matter of preference, maybe they just need a place where their skill counts more, because like we already know in slot machines, you skills don’t count as you rely solely on luck and chance and considering the presence of house edge, gamblers are bound to lose me than they win, but that’s not the case with sports betting, your analytical skills can come in play here, and even though that they are really not what guarantees one to win, but it gives you some level of confidence when you don’t only rely solely on luck.