Online casinos are doing incredibly well in Canada. As a matter of
fact some studies show that online casinos are attracting more players
that brick and mortar casinos. Robert Williams, an academic from
Lethbridge Univeristy has dedicated an extensive amount of time to
studying the growing popularity of online casinos. Williams is
convinced that the increased interest in the pastime will lead to higher
incidences of problem gambling in Canada.
There are several reasons why Canadian players are drawn to online
casinos over the brick and mortar variety. First and foremost is the
convenience and accessibility. Online casinos also offer higher payouts
than brick and mortar casinos because of the low overhead costs of
maintaining a virtual casino. These factors and perhaps a few others
are causing Canadian gamblers to flock to online casinos.
According to Williams’ study, one of the tools online casinos are
using to draw in more players is the free play options. Most online
casinos offer a free play option of all the games in their collections.
The reason is to allow players to get comfortable with the rules of the
game before wagering real money.
Williams claims that the result of a free play game is typically
better and more generous than results that appear during real play
mode. Results, in theory should not differ. Online casinos should work
on a Random Number Generator, ensuring game play remains absolutely
random and therefore fair. Studies also show that minors are highly
attracted to free play online casino games. This could lead to gambling
obsessions in later life.