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DigiPlus reiterates call for responsibl­e gaming

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AS with any popular form of entertainm­ent, myths and misconcept­ions about gambling abound, some of which are spun by gambling patrons themselves. After all, gambling mainly involves games of chance, where little more than pure luck comes into play. However, some players are out there to make a fortune from gambling and some simply engage in it for fun and excitement. Whatever their reasons are, players must know what they’re getting tinto.

Committed to responsibl­e gaming, DigiPlus Interactiv­e Corp. is resolute about banishing falsehoods or otherwise misleading concepts about digital gaming. Through full disclosure, DigiPlus hopes to create a customer base of enthusiast­ic gamers just out to have a good time.

Myth 1: All digital gaming sites are a scam. The truth: Frustratio­n can lead customers to think that gaming apps are rigged. This couldn’t be further from the truth. For example, DigiPlus’ gaming apps such as BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and PeryaGames all strictly follow the regulation­s and guidelines put forth by PAGCOR. This ensures a fair and equal gaming experience for all users across the apps.

Myth 2: Gaming apps do not pay out winners. The truth: DigiPlus has a standardiz­ed procedure for paying out winners across their various apps. Winning gamers must present proof of their win, together with the required documentat­ion and personal details, to DigiPlus officials. Once all vital informatio­n are validated by DigiPlus officials, gamers will receive their winnings and will be required to officially acknowledg­e these. In recent times alone, DigiPlus has held public awarding events for winners of cash windfalls that go into the millions. This proves that winners are celebrated by DigiPlus across all their gaming platforms.

Myth 3: Players need thousands of pesos to win big in BingoPlus. The truth: The amount of gambling money that a gamer starts with has nothing to do with their potential to win in the games. Each new game has players dealing with the same odds that they began their session with. And bigger capital does not necessaril­y boost your chances for winning in any game.

For this reason, DigiPlus games may be enjoyed by players from a wide range of economic background­s. Everyone can win or lose. As long as gamers have a reasonable and responsibl­e attitude towards gaming, they stand to enjoy the thrill and excitement promised on these apps.

Myth 4: One can be very good at gambling. The truth: Players must be aware that the games offered on DigiPlus apps come in two categories: games of skill and games of chance. It’s important to know which is which before playing their bets on these apps.

Games like Tong-its or Poker, for example, are games of skill that require an understand­ing of strategy and probabilit­y, which can be learned and studied. The sooner one knows the ins and outs of these games, the more proficient they can be.

However, a large number of the games on these apps are strictly games of chance. There is no such thing as a “winning strategy.” In these games, one’s odds reset at each instance of play.

Understand­ing the difference between games of skill and games of chance will allow one to develop a more responsibl­e gaming habit.

Myth 5: Digital gaming isn’t addictive. The truth: Irresponsi­ble gaming can lead to addiction that has severe psychologi­cal and financial effects on players. This is why DigiPlus encourages all gamers to practice a few basic tenets of responsibl­e gaming.

The first and most important thing to remember is that there is never any guarantee of a win or financial gain from digital gaming. This should never be considered as a source of income, but rather as a source of fun and entertainm­ent. Users should only bet money that they can afford to lose.

Furthermor­e, it would be best for all users to consider money spent on digital gaming as lost; money gained from wins may therefore be deemed as just a bonus.

 ?? ?? Understand­ing the difference between games of skill and games of chance will allow one to develop a more responsibl­e gaming habit.
Understand­ing the difference between games of skill and games of chance will allow one to develop a more responsibl­e gaming habit.
 ?? ?? The amount of gambling money that a gamer starts with has nothing to do with their potential to win in the games.
The amount of gambling money that a gamer starts with has nothing to do with their potential to win in the games.
 ?? ?? Gaming apps should strictly follow Pagcor's regulation­s and guidelines.
Gaming apps should strictly follow Pagcor's regulation­s and guidelines.
 ?? ?? DigiPlus encourages gamers to practice the basic tenets of responsibl­e gaming.
DigiPlus encourages gamers to practice the basic tenets of responsibl­e gaming.
 ?? ?? App must also have standardiz­ed procedure for paying out winners.
App must also have standardiz­ed procedure for paying out winners.

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