DEBUNKING COMMON DIGITAL GAMBLING MYTHS
AS with any popular form of entertainment, myths amd 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 into.
This is why leading gaming company 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.
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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.
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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 company officials. Once all vital information are validated by officials, gamers will receive their winnings and will be required to officially acknowledge these.
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MYTH #1: ALL DIGITAL GAMING SITES ARE A SCAM. MYTH #2: GAMING APPS DO NOT PAY OUT WINNERS. MYTH #3: YOU NEED THOUSANDS OF PESOS TO WIN BIG IN THE GAMES.
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.
■ MYTH #4: YOU 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.