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However, many people lose a lot of money from playing slots because they forget to stop gambling and cannot control themselves because they have discovered the joy of playing slots. But slot games offer a demo mode that gamblers can use to play slots so that they don't have to use real money, especially if they are afraid of losing a lot of money playing those slots. Indeed, when using demo mode, we can quickly feel bored because there is no challenge, especially since it is fake money used or provided by casinos for those who want to experience the sensation of gambling. But playing demo mode can prevent someone from using real money so they won't lose money.
Demo mode slot games can still provide enjoyment in playing slots. At least people can enjoy their free time by playing slots, and even though they place large bets in demo mode, they can still feel safe because no real money is used. But those who have experienced the challenge of using real money do not feel the challenge and will only think that demo mode-based slot games are uncomfortable to play slots with.
It's more than just the fun of the game.
Otherwise people would simply just play the free version of it.
It's all about the chances of becoming a rich person with a few coins.
Yes I agree with your idea that gambling is more than just a fun game, there is something they are after and maybe we can already conclude here that they are after a return on the money they put in, or I mean wanting a bigger amount than the capital money they brought. On the other hand, if they're just there for the fun of it then aren't there plenty of other things they can do without the possibility of risk such as playing online games for example? Obviously, and gambling is someone's choice to pursue something that is basically not easy to achieve.
As you said that if fun is the main priority then I think people will prefer to gamble on a demo account which certainly does not require real money capital and only requires free time, so your assumption is quite reasonable in my opinion and it can be a strong reason why people come to gamble.