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- Jan 17, 2014
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Hey Interlog
Any game with a bonus frequency of > 1 in 100 could go 1000 games without a bonus... i'm not sure what the bonus frequency is on these BTG games, but i imagine it's infrequent and highly volatile - they would have to be in order to pay the kind of wins that these games can deliver...
I have to take umbrage with your last point though - no one makes players gamble more than they meant to, that's their own personal choice. We don't want or need problem gamblers - we want people to play with funds they are comfortable with losing (if indeed they DO lose) and enjoy their time gambling. BTG games aren't bordering on irresponsible. If you decide to gamble irresponsibly then that's your choice.
Whether it's a good game or not, that's a different discussion...
Gambling disorder, compulsive gambling or pathological disorders are all known as impulse control disorders. So in reality if you are a compulsive gambler you no longer have a choice. It has become a sickness. It's especially found in people who suffer from ADHD, anxiety, bi polar and many other sicknesses. So that is not a personal choice.
You may not want or need them but it happens regardless and you may be speaking on a personal level but I dont believe you would represent all software providers. Many of their intentions are to create games that become addicting.
With that being said, BTG production of the game was to make something that people enjoy. That's the aim of all software providers, isnt it? I don't think they sat there and thought will this cause gambling addictions. They wanted to create a game that is successful.
Whether their intentions were meant that way or not, that game is an instant hit with casino's and players. It's a game that keeps you even and playing a very long time in hopes of obtaining that large win. It is also a game that is going to be very dangerous to problem gamblers as the entire slot is appealing to all sorts of gamers and is a perfect example of "that big hit is going to come soon I can feel it". You then have all the gems, diamonds, stacked symbols, extra reels, fast upbeat music, special sound effects for decent little hits. It's a gamers dream and a problem gamblers nightmare.
It's also a slot where people will make larger bets because the base game returns are incredibly high which either ends in slow losses or chasing your losses and before you know it, you just blew alot of money.