Debunking Myths About Social Online Casinos

Written by: James Guill , Poker and Casino Expert
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Debunking Social Casino Myths

Social casinos are a safe and fun way for players to enjoy online casino games. However, there are also a lot of misconceptions and myths about them.

Today, I will dispel some of the most commonly held myths about social casinos.

Key Highlights

  • Social casinos partner with reputable gaming providers like traditional gambling sites.
  • You don’t have to pay money to earn SC at social casinos.
  • Social casinos have robust gaming, including table games, video poker, and live casino games.

4 Social Casino Myths I Wish Would Go Away

Let’s clear up some of the most common misconceptions about social casinos.

#1: The Games Are Not the Same as Traditional Online Casinos

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In the early days of social casinos, there was a bit of truth to the claim that games were not the same as traditional online casino titles. However, this changed once major gaming providers started offering services to social sites.

Legitimate social casinos are now partnered with reputable online gaming software providers like BGaming, Pragmatic Play, Evoplay, and Platipus.

These companies offer the same types of games for social casinos as they would for traditional casinos.

They have the same rules, RTP, and gaming engines. If you play games at conventional casinos from companies like BGaming, you will find the same games at social casinos.

#2: The Only Way to Get SC Is Through a Purchase

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Many people assume that social casinos are “pay to play,” as with some mobile games. They think that you can only get Sweepstakes Coins by making a purchase.

Firstly, you cannot buy SC. They are given as rewards.

However, one of the main ways to get them is as a free gift when you purchase Gold Coins. This connection often leads people to mistakenly believe that you have to pay for Sweepstakes Coins.

There are many other ways to receive SC from social casinos. The first way is to log in every day. You’ll get a small amount just by logging in to your account.

Also, all major social casinos hold regular contests for free SC. For example, I recently won 2 SC in a social media contest from Pulsz. 

Just follow the sites on Facebook, X, Instagram, or other social platforms and look out for contests. Often, you’ll win a couple of SCs by participating. However, depending on the contest, some players will win 100 SC or more. 

Other ways to earn SC include inviting friends to sign up to the casino, participating in tournaments, and sending mail requests to the casino for free SC.

A purchase is never necessary to get SC, but it requires a little effort on your part.

#3: You Can Only Play Slots

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The common perception is that social casinos are slot parlors. The majority of games you’ll find on social sites are indeed slots. However, there is more to these casinos.

For example, Stake.US offers blackjack, video poker, roulette, HiLo, baccarat, and table poker games.

Pulsz offers arcade-style games like Plinko, Mines, Classic Dice, and table games like Multihand Blackjack and Texas Hold’em Poker.

High 5 Casino offers live dealer casino games like Las Vegas Roulette, Diamonds Blackjack, and more. They also have a selection of Slingo games.

While social casinos are probably 75% or more slots, most offer a well-rounded gaming experience comparable to traditional online casinos.

#4: Gold Coin Games Play Differently Than SC Games

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Some people are under the assumption that the Gold Coin versions of social casino games pay out differently than the Sweepstakes Coin version.

This is the same argument you’ll hear at traditional casinos when playing demo games versus standard games.

The reality is that Gold Coin versions of casino games pay out the same as Sweepstakes Coin versions. This is because the casino is required to use the same gaming engine for both types of games.

The only changes are the type of coins and the denominations you play. The rules of the game and the RTP do not change.

You Know the Facts — Now Enjoy the Fun!

I’ve shared some of the most common myths I hear from readers and friends, hoping to set the record straight.

Social online casinos offer more than slots and are really just about fun, not gambling, but all the misconceptions can create confusion.

Hopefully, this article has cleared things up and helped you see them as they are— entertainment.

Now that you know the truth, dive in and enjoy all the fun they have to offer.


James Guill

James Guill Poker and Casino Expert

James Guill is a former poker player with nearly 20 years of gaming experience. As one of our top casino experts, he reviews sites, games and writes about the latest news in the gambling industry.

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