Online gaming and casinos are taking the internet by storm and are becoming more and more powerful with time. The entertainment is unparalleled with exciting games and tournaments, while the chances of winning are increasing and the choice attracts more and more players. The interest is great, as is the market, we know a lot about the world of games, but there is still more we don't know. Here is a list of seven things you probably didn't know!
Women versus men
If you look at the ratio of women to men, men prevail. Around 84% of all casino players are men. However, if you look at the first-ever legal casino license, it was issued to a woman from Las Vegas named Mame Stocker in 1920. Quite an ordinary woman and mother of three children at that time from the working class.
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is well known for being the luxurious home of both the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Grace Kelly of Monaco. But the city is best known for its casino, which was built in 1858. In the Monte Carlo casino, access to Monaco citizens has been denied since the 19th century and they are not allowed to play. In addition, 5% of casino profits contribute to the economic income of the country.
Counting cards
Anyone who has seen the movie "21", starring Jim Sturges and Oscar-winning Kevin Spacey, also knows what card counting is. An advanced technique that is based on the ratio between the highest and lowest cards in the remaining deck to gain a long-term advantage in the casino, and which, by the way, is fully allowed in the game of blackjack, despite numerous attempts to stop it.
"Voluntary exclusion"
It may not seem very wise, but you can ban yourself from gambling in a casino. A program called voluntary exclusion has been created that allows players to ban themselves from gambling to counteract gambling addiction. If a person who has signed the exclusion list tries to enter a casino or even play, he or she will face a fine or arrest, and any money deposited will be voided. This program is available in particular in the United States, England, Australia and South Africa. Of course, it is also possible in all online casinos with a Maltese license.
Percentage statistics
There are not many loyal casino visitors anymore, only 10% of all players play in land-based offline slots while 90% play in online casinos. It is also interesting that as many as 33% call themselves professional players.
Lotteries
Many people do not know that many well-developed online casinos offer more than just gambling. The most popular form of gambling is betting on various forms of lotteries, and the fact is that up to 55% of the world's population plays some form of lottery.
Demospel
For those who find the actual gameplay more fun and entertaining than the interest of playing for big money, which of course is also attractive, there are alternatives. Many online no-registration casinos have built-in features into their games that offer free play and demo games for those who may want to try the game before depositing money. At several sites, you can also test the game for free without first creating an account and logging in.
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