Thanks to the advent of social networks such as Facebook, it’s now possible to experience all manner of worlds through your home PC. Whether you’re a fan of fishing, a gallant gamer or a master of music, the internet’s social platforms have now given people from around the world the power to connect with those in new and exotic mediums.
One medium that has flourished in the social sphere in the last few years is Vegas-style gaming. Giving people the ability to ante-up for very little money (or free in most cases), these social casinos have brought the bright lights of Sin City to the homes of millions. Indeed, according to the latest data, the social casino industry (that’s casinos which offer games such as blackjack and slots for free) is worth more than $3billion globally.
Bring Vegas to You
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Through a combination of adverts and in-game purchases, these games have become big business and given millions of recreational punters a way to experience the thrill of Las Vegas through their computer screen. Of course, that’s not the only way people can ante-up in the virtual arena.
Thanks to real money operators such as BGO, CaesarsCasino, SlotBoss and others it’s now possible to play a variety of casino games and win actual cash. For example, when you play slot games at bgo.com, players can spin the reels for as little as $0.01 and win more than $1 million. Before the humble PC and the internet came into their own, this type was only accessible to those who boarded a plane and flew to the Nevada desert.
However, as we all know, the internet has changed everything and it’s possible to enter realms that weren’t possible before. Of course, that isn’t the only arena PC people can immerse themselves in.
Many major gaming franchises are now entering the social sphere, as are educational enterprises. Using the interactivity that’s allowed the gambling genre of the likes of BGO and those mentioned above to proliferate, companies with a vested interest in educating people have been able to develop products that allow users to learn and enjoy themselves simultaneously.
Boost Your Brain Online
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In fact, the most interesting sub-genre to come out of this medium is a range of games that teach children about social issues. By giving children a more interactive way to understand the world around them, it gives them a much better chance of succeeding in these areas in later life. Indeed, games such as Ayiti: The Cost of Life, Darfur is Dying and Gone Home all have a way of teaching children about world issues through their PC.
Over the last decade the reach of PC games and software has increased dramatically thanks to the internet. Today, it’s possible to step into a plethora of portals and learn new skills, educate yourself and even make some money just by clicking your mouse a few times. Social casino games (and their real money counterparts) are one of the largest operations within this medium, but there’s also a growing place for education.
As more companies begin to harness the power of PCs and the internet, the gap between reality and virtual reality is shrinking which, for once, isn’t a bad thing.
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