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What Does Your Favourite Casino Game Say About
Your Personality? |
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The UK Gambling
Commission published a report in March that found 45% of adults in
Britain participate in gambling. That’s a lot of people! As gambling
has grown in popularity, the idea that some personalities gravitate towards
particular casino games has also increased. This is just one of the reasons why
casinos offer a wide variety of games instead of creating a niche.
That way they ensure every player can find the perfect game for them. In fact,
gambling author and math genius Henry Tamburin went as far as to create a
list of common personality traits and matched them to their perfect casino
game counterparts.
We’ve taken a look at this list and some other
studies to decipher which casino games are best enjoyed by which kind of
people, so you can find the game that best suits you. You might be
surprised. |
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Poker –
Mathematical Risk Takers
If we’re going to be discuss games and
gambling personalities then it only makes sense to begin with one of the most
popular games in history.
According to a
2015 study of gambling behavior in England and Scotland,
there has been a significant increase in the number of British adults
playing poker over the past few years both offline and online.
Due
to the nature of modern day poker, successful players can often be described as
mathematical but intuitive risk takers. This means that they are not afraid to
occasionally go all-in, if they’re confident in their abilities. At the
same time, it has to be said that poker players are also regarded as thoughtful
and rational.
Mathematical
analysis plays an important part in poker, especially calculating
odds, so poker aficionados tend to have a thing for numbers. They take pride in
making good decisions even when those decisions may seem inconsequential to
others.
Video Poker – Analytical Introverts
Whilst video
poker’s table counterpart may rely on gut feelings triggered by other
players, this computer-based game relies solely on skill and strategy.
Video poker players are often regarded as analytical, up for a challenge and
eager to win. This is because they will spend most of their time trying to
figure out ways to improve their gameplay before continuing to grind through
rounds.
These players may also be more inclined towards introversion,
which is perhaps one of the main reasons they decided to pick this form of
poker in the first place. Table poker can easily become a stressful endeavour,
but in video poker there is no intimidating dealer, no judgmental players and
no rush. This may be why the format is so popular. For example,
casinos with a lot of local clientele in Nevada often have to devote
around 50% of their slot space to video poker machines!
Those
who enjoy video poker may also enjoy slot games or, if they’re
looking to branch out into more social games, mini-baccarat. |
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Blackjack –
Extravagant Thinkers
In a similar style to video poker players, those
who gravitate towards a good game of blackjack are also likely to be
strategic thinkers. The chances of winning a game of blackjack are almost
entirely dependent upon the individual’s skill, which means any player
worth their salt has put plenty of effort into developing a
strategy.
However, unlike video poker players, it’s thought that
blackjack competitors are somewhat extravagant and perhaps even ostentatious.
After all, playing blackjack requires unwavering confidence and nothing gets a
crowd excited or an individual noticed like a fantastic, daring
game.
Craps – Intrepid Extroverts
Those who play
blackjack are similar to their craps counterparts, as both players
tend to be flashy and flamboyant. That said, craps players are by far the most
extroverted casino players of all, as well as the most
fearless.
Throughout a game of craps, players can shout to their hearts
content, making sure everybody knows that they are here to win! Each individual
has to be assertive, bold and willing to let the dealer know when to
‘press’ or ‘take down’ their bets as they roll the dice.
Even rolling the dice is a brave move when considering the odds of
actually rolling the right numbers. The odds of rolling snake eyes alone is
just 1 in 36, whilst rolling a 3 or 11 is 1 in 18 and a 4 or 10 is 1 in 12. The
best odds by far are for rolling a 7, which is 1 in 6 so if you’re a
crafty craps player that might be what you want to aim for. |
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Roulette –
Shy Thrill Seeker
Like blackjack and craps, roulette is often
featured in movies and TV shows as the ultimate crowd pleaser.
This image implies that roulette calls for a certain type of bravado that would
make some people feel uneasy and that can cause many reserved gamblers to
cringe at the thought of being the centre of attention. However, it turns out
that the exact opposite is true.
Unlike many other casino games,
roulette relies entirely on chance. There’s about a 48.65% chance of
winning on either a red or black, or on even or odd numbers. These are by far
the best odds, with the lowest being the 2.7% chance you have of
winning on one number. Due to this pivotal factor, roulette is easy to learn
and there is no such thing as making a wrong move. At the same time, roulette
features a series of different bet options and bet combinations that allow for
great variety in odds, allowing a player to really show their worth.
The
excitement of wagering real cash on a game of chance remains, making it the
best game around for shy gamblers who seek to thrill.
Though certain
personality traits may be clearer in different casino game crowds, you may very
well be the exception. You could be the shy strategist who loves to play craps!
Then again, you may have been struggling to find that perfect game for a while
now and have been wondering which game is best for you. Next time you visit the
casino, whether it is online or offline, take a moment to really think about
your personality traits and the games you are best matched with. Give it a go
and let us know how it goes! 
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