Internet Casino Use Rising
4 Jul 2005
It’s apparent that online gambling is on the rise, with more player diversification becoming obvious. According to a 2003 survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association, more than one-third of computer and online casino players at that time were women, whereas previously, most were male. Also, according to this survey, since 1999, the increase in online casinos game playing has increased overall.
Whether delivered via a CD-ROM, or a Web-based Internet application, internet casino games are literally popping up everywhere, delivering not only entertainment but also education and big payouts. In addition, this medium is being used more often for marketing purposes of products and services, via the use of online casino games accessed within a Web site. The markets for educational computer games have also drastically increased, and the combination of fun and learning does seem to be well received by consumers at large.
Since online casino games are indeed very interactive, players get caught up in the action, accounting for the popularity of this medium. Unlike other mediums such as television and radio, web gambling games require input from the player (consumer), allowing the game to proceed or stop at will, and furnishing an adrenaline rush not unlike the rush felt by participation in traditional sporting events. Because of the interactivity, internet casino users may retain knowledge longer making computer games promising educational tools.
It’s apparent that online gambling is on the rise, with more player diversification becoming obvious. According to a 2003 survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association, more than one-third of computer and online casino players at that time were women, whereas previously, most were male. Also, according to this survey, since 1999, the increase in online casinos game playing has increased overall.
Whether delivered via a CD-ROM, or a Web-based Internet application, internet casino games are literally popping up everywhere, delivering not only entertainment but also education and big payouts. In addition, this medium is being used more often for marketing purposes of products and services, via the use of online casino games accessed within a Web site. The markets for educational computer games have also drastically increased, and the combination of fun and learning does seem to be well received by consumers at large.
Since online casino games are indeed very interactive, players get caught up in the action, accounting for the popularity of this medium. Unlike other mediums such as television and radio, web gambling games require input from the player (consumer), allowing the game to proceed or stop at will, and furnishing an adrenaline rush not unlike the rush felt by participation in traditional sporting events. Because of the interactivity, internet casino users may retain knowledge longer making computer games promising educational tools.
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