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Grand Theft Auto V Opens a New In-Game Casino

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Grand Theft Auto V Opens In-Game Casino

As discussion continues about the relationship between gaming and gambling, Grand Theft Auto V has opened a new in-game casino where players can spend real money on gambling chips. One vital thing is missing at the moment, which is that players cannot then convert their winnings back into cash, this is something that would have caused big problems for the game developers no doubt.

The news comes as regulators continue to look at whether in-game purchases can be deemed as gambling or not. There is also the problem for those who do want to gamble whereby you cannot convert your chips back into cash if you are lucky enough to win. For those people, an online betting site such as the new betting sites here are more suitable for your needs.

The list put together on newbettingsites.uk gives players the option to place sports bets or play on casino games similar to those in the game. The difference here is that while playing with real money, you do get to withdraw your winnings should you be lucky while you are playing.

It is important to note here that not all players will be able to access this at the feature is blocked in certain countries. There is a list of countries where players cannot access the casino on Reddit to help players see whether they can or cannot access the content.

As for the game itself, this is strictly an 18+ game, with the features that are shown being relevant for those who are 18 and above. However, the laws around who can buy video games are not as strict as some other laws, and the entire Grand Theft Auto series have always been hugely popular with teens under the age of 18. Not only are they able to access content they shouldn’t be seeing through the game, but they are now given a path to gambling if they are playing in a country where the in-game casino is accessible.

Can I Play Real Money in the Grand Theft Auto V Casino?

Yes, the in-game currency you win when playing inside the casino can be used in the game for additional purchases. These include cars and weapons, although you can simply choose to keep playing more casino games with it if you wish, such as roulette, poker and various slot machines.

As gamers have discovered the in-game casino, it is fair to say it has received a very mixed reaction. Many people have been complaining that they cannot access the content, they can go into the casino as part of the game, but the gaming tables are all blocked off, and they are unable to play. There are some that can play, but are choosing not to, as they are not happy that they game has included gambling on the platform.

However, many are pleased with the update, and some say this has been in the pipeline for many years. The game’s casino resort is now expected to be a hugely popular part of the game with many missions, story scenes and vehicles all centred around it. This is not just a place where players will go to gamble, it will become a focus point of the entire game, regardless of whether players want to gamble or not.

Key Factors to Consider When Playing GTA Casino:

The one factor that looks likely to prevent this from becoming an issue for the gambling authorities is the fact that gambling winnings from the game cannot be monetised as of yet. There is also the fact that any items bought using the winnings are going to be incredibly difficult for a player to sell on, like we sometimes see with the rare Fifa game cards. GTA items are linked to the player’s account, which means they cannot be sold and transferred as easily as the cards that go up for sale through the Fifa game.

If these two factors remain in place, then there is likely to be no repercussions for Rockstar Gaming, who are behind GTA. However, what the move does is pushes gaming and gambling even closer together, and this is something that is likely to happen even more in the future. It is expected that the discussion around this move will continue, with people on both sides of the argument putting their points forward. As it stands, Rockstar have not done anything wrong by adding an in-game casino, and they are sure to continue pushing this side of the game in the future.



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