Why are slots still your favorite even if the house edge is around 3 to 4%?

[Darker45]

So, why do you keep on playing yourself despite the high house edge?

I'm not a big fan of slots. But I have so many friends who are hooked on to it. I could even say that the current gambling pandemic here in my country is mainly focused on slots. A good number of gamblers who turned into criminals are addicted slots players.

I think one of the reasons is that you could bet a minimal amount for it. Another is that there's excitement about multipliers. Your small amount could turn into several times bigger.

[junder]

It’s indeed the profit makes gambler keep coming back and that’s the main thing that gives “entertainment” on gambling.

The chance of winning something big while trying our luck gives entertainment to gambler regardless of the house edge and risk they are taking in the casino.

In general, house edge is rarely being pay attention since the game itself is more important if this enjoyable to play.

Since we realize that the house has a higher advantage than the player, we must set limits on our gambling we must not defy this unchangeable fact. I’ve been in a situation where I wanted to try to beat the house (became addicted), and that didn’t make me better it actually made me worse.

There’s nothing wrong with gambling as long as it’s done within set limits, because if done properly, there won’t be any negative consequences.

[lombok]

So, why do you keep on playing yourself despite the high house edge?

I'm not a big fan of slots. But I have so many friends who are hooked on to it. I could even say that the current gambling pandemic here in my country is mainly focused on slots. A good number of gamblers who turned into criminals are addicted slots players.

I think one of the reasons is that you could bet a minimal amount for it. Another is that there's excitement about multipliers. Your small amount could turn into several times bigger.

The bets in slot machines are very low, and therefore are affordable to a large number of people. The excitement of multipliers appears to us as one of the strongest attractions because even the modest gains can be converted into much greater gains. We find that slot machine addiction is something that usually arises during the gambling pandemic in a number of countries. This is one of the conditions that lead to behavior changes of some gamblers towards crime.

[davis196]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

This post is not meant to discourage anyone from playing. I’m just genuinely curious how other people feel about it, because even me, I’m still playing until now as a past time even though I already know the reality of the house edge.

You could ask the same question not just about slots, but about all gambling games, that have a house edge.
It's like asking "Doing drugs is bad for your health, why do people keep doing drugs?" Or another example "Watching porn 24/7 is bad for your erection and your mental condition, why do you keep watching porn 24/7?" There are a few reasons why people keep doing toxic stuff.
1.The desire for instant gratification and the dopamine craving of your brain.
2.The hidden hope of winning a big amount of money (when it comes to gambling).
3.In slot games, you just watch a bunch of flashy images and shiny objects and your brain simply turns off(in other words you get hypnotized by those flashy images).

[michellee]

It is hard consistently winning from slots so we can only win from slots occasionally and can't expect win big. We really needs luck to win and even if that is hard, we will trying in next days.

Curiosity may become our reason keep coming back playing slots, in the same slots or other slots. We want to recovers our lost money and winning the game. But if we don't remember that winning slot game need luck, we may wasting our money without having a chance to win.

[Pandorak]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

I often ask myself this question, trying to understand why i keep playing slots even though the odds of hitting the jackpot are so slim. Then i realize that’s not the only reason i’ve kept playing over the long term and even up to now, but rather the enjoyment or entertainment of watching spin after spin, as if my mind has been hypnotized or as we commonly call it has entered a phase of addiction.

It’s not uncommon that when betting on sports, instead of watching the game in progress, i decide to play slots, it seems very difficult to resist playing slots when i open a gambling site.

[Floxynice]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

I often ask myself this question, trying to understand why i keep playing slots even though the odds of hitting the jackpot are so slim. Then i realize that’s not the only reason i’ve kept playing over the long term and even up to now, but rather the enjoyment or entertainment of watching spin after spin, as if my mind has been hypnotized or as we commonly call it has entered a phase of addiction.

It’s not uncommon that when betting on sports, instead of watching the game in progress, i decide to play slots, it seems very difficult to resist playing slots when i open a gambling site.

Slot games was designed in such a way that there is no dull moment with it. You get to see faster spins, one-off wins, near misses and most importantly, very high hopes that the next spin will be better. Slot keeps you engaged and gives you hope. If you see yourself always going back to play over and over again, you should know that that is how slot game is designed. If you play with your emotions, you will keep losing, that is why control is very important when playing slots.

[Wakate]

Slot games was designed in such a way that there is no dull moment with it. You get to see faster spins, one-off wins, near misses and most importantly, very high hopes that the next spin will be better. Slot keeps you engaged and gives you hope. If you see yourself always going back to play over and over again, you should know that that is how slot game is designed. If you play with your emotions, you will keep losing, that is why control is very important when playing slots.

There arc gamblers that are quite lucky gambling on slots and their are also people that are unfortunate when playing slots.
The way slot games are programmed is to make the casinos that are providing the service to gamblers that are looking for ways to make quick money to have an edge over players. The casinos will make more money from slots than the total numbers of winners playing slot games.

[tygeade]

You already answered your own question there OP. That is, as you said, people only play to pass the time or to get entertained. We don't expect a lot or to have a guaranteed profit out of slots. I know our mindset can still shift sometimes and we now try to earn a profit but we will also get wiser this time like we don't stay for too long because we know that our balance will only get melted by the high house edge that entails with the slot games.

We already know that what we are dealing with on the first place is gambling and there is no way to get a consistent winning or profit here. But the point is that, we can win sometimes as long as we play on a legit casino. So that is another reason for us to come back.

[Z-tight]

I would say it's quick, you just have to spin and that's that. Sports betting requires a little more, and that's why i believe slot is a little bit more addictive than playing sports betting. There are no teams involved like in sports betting, no head to head analysis, neither do you have to think about anything before playing; i believe that is one of the major reasons people choose slots, not minding any other thing you may call a disadvantage.

[coinlary]

Curiosity may become our reason keep coming back playing slots, in the same slots or other slots. We want to recovers our lost money and winning the game. But if we don't remember that winning slot game need luck, we may wasting our money without having a chance to win.

This is true for non slot gamblers and sports bettors who can't quite get comfortable betting only on sports or anything outside of slots. You can actually make a pretty good sum in a short period, so why not try your luck? .

There are gamblers who prefer gambling entirely on slots, they see other games you cherish as just a waste of time too, especially if they don't really spend that much time gambling. And by the way, depending on the casino and the settings, wagers aren't forced, you can bet at a very low limit and still win a decent amount but it all depends on luck .

[Floxynice]

Slot games was designed in such a way that there is no dull moment with it. You get to see faster spins, one-off wins, near misses and most importantly, very high hopes that the next spin will be better. Slot keeps you engaged and gives you hope. If you see yourself always going back to play over and over again, you should know that that is how slot game is designed. If you play with your emotions, you will keep losing, that is why control is very important when playing slots.

There arc gamblers that are quite lucky gambling on slots and their are also people that are unfortunate when playing slots.
The way slot games are programmed is to make the casinos that are providing the service to gamblers that are looking for ways to make quick money to have an edge over players. The casinos will make more money from slots than the total numbers of winners playing slot games.

Slot game was designed to make the players chase wins when the developers know that the house always wins in the longrun. Luck can happen to anyone at anytime, but luck is never guaranteed. There is no other better way to approach slot games than approaching it with discipline. The more you engage with the game, the more likely you are to get addicted to it and in the process, you keep enriching the casinos while you struggle to win for yourself.

[Nwada001]

There are some slots that have higher house edge which is more than 3 to 4%. People keep playing  slots because they think they can be lucky. Some people are looking for max multiplier while some people will be satisfied with high multiplier. Some people play it for fun. As for me, I rarely play slots now as I bet on sport most now.

That mass multiplier appears to be one of the driving forces. We know in slots we have more chances of losing inside 100 spins; you can walk away with just 5 or below that winning rate, but at the same time, since there is a chance that winning with Blast can give you more than you have ever lost, it keeps the hope alive to keep on patronizing slots. I'm referencing myself as that; exactly how I view it is taking the game's likeness away.

[mirakal]

Maybe this is no longer making money, but its the fun and excitement that is making you stick with it. Making money is just a bonus.

Personally, playing in slots has only made me endure some decent losses but I'm okay with it because slots is purely a luck-based game, people cannot expect winning too much from it. But if your extra lucky, no doubt you'll be making a winning streak eventually.

I cannot tell that its actually my favorite as I'm also into sports betting, but I do love the thrill that slots brings.

[Odogwu-Blockchain]

I would say it's quick, you just have to spin and that's that. Sports betting requires a little more, and that's why i believe slot is a little bit more addictive than playing sports betting. There are no teams involved like in sports betting, no head to head analysis, neither do you have to think about anything before playing; i believe that is one of the major reasons people choose slots, not minding any other thing you may call a disadvantage.

Yes, also people need simple and easy swipe of bet, something that isn't stressful and saves time, that's the root cause for people still choosing to play on slots. I believe in your perspective.

The results also quick, very quick.

90% gamblers will choose game with quick results and fast payout.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I would say it's quick, you just have to spin and that's that. Sports betting requires a little more, and that's why i believe slot is a little bit more addictive than playing sports betting. There are no teams involved like in sports betting, no head to head analysis, neither do you have to think about anything before playing; i believe that is one of the major reasons people choose slots, not minding any other thing you may call a disadvantage.

Or it is very simple, no need to think of anything and analyzed the game. Pull the lever and have the rush pumping in your body seeing that you can get the bonus and win a huge amount of money in short amount of time, but that is if you are lucky. And for sure slot gamers doesn't look at what is the house edge and even it is below 3% they will still go and play their favorite games.

As compare to sports betting, which I think most of us here are also into it, are sports lover. We might have been following that sports since we are a kind and so analyze comes second nature to us.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

Why do you play any casino games at all? They all have a house edge?

In my case, I like slots because they’re entertaining and have a variable reward system that doesn’t depend on you. What I mean is: in roulette, you can bet on red or black for a safer option with lower returns if you win, or, for example, on a specific number, which means you’ll win far less often but stand to win more money when you do. With slots, you don’t have to do that. You just keep clicking, and sometimes you get a small prize and other times a big win.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

This post is not meant to discourage anyone from playing. I’m just genuinely curious how other people feel about it, because even me, I’m still playing until now as a past time even though I already know the reality of the house edge.

Excitement! Fun! Entertaining!
Those are the words i can use to explain why we are playing slots   even though we have small chance.
BUt if luck strikes on our side and hit the big win, we are happy right? A single dollat can hit more than a thousand times with slot.
At the same time, we are having fun, The entertainment it gives to us. And the excitement we can feel on the bonus round.

[iv4n]

So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

Why do we usually play? Fun & entertainment, and maybe for a chance to hit something nice... and that feeling when reels & lines align, with some powerful multipliers... it can be pretty exciting. And we like to chase that feeling...there's not much thinking, combining, we are just spinning and waiting for it.

Since we are talking about slots, do you plan to play slots today? And tells us your top 3 choices? Let's make this topic more interesting...

[cryptoaddictchie]

That’s already pretty high if you think about it, so why do we still keep playing it even though we all know we’re the ones losing in the long run. I honestly doubt there are many people here who are consistently winning from slots, or already truly profitable and still actively playing now. So why do you still play, and what keeps you coming back?

Is this the normal house edge rate for gambling sites? I am more active on physical casino near my place and wondering if we can know the % of house edge on their slot machines too.

I keep coming back maybe because I like the vibes and ambiance when playing slots there and enjoying the perks. Yeah ofcourse my goal is to profit but I also make sure that I had a good time when coming to casino. Sometimes if lucky will do splurge on foods available on their prime restaurants there.