We Compare Casino Games to Music Genres in Terms of Popularity

We have hundreds of casino games across every gaming genre – but why is it that online slots real money South Africa remain the most popular games to play if you were to put it to a poll?  To be honest, it can almost be compared to music genres…

Before we get into the what and the why, like the online slots real money South Africa featured at Springbok Casino, there are over 300 genres of music!  To be fair, most of them are sub-genres of the official 40-odd ‘main’ genres.

As with most things, music is ever evolving, and as innovative as our casino software is, as inventive are musicians.  There’s a major focus on creating music that is ground-breaking and that’s never been done before.  As such, new genres are making it onto the music scene all the time – some are here to stay, whilst others end up one-hit wonders.

That said, coming up with a new music genre isn’t easy.  Think about any main genre, mash it up with another, and it’s bound to be done before!  From alternative country to neoclassical metal – it certainly makes it tough to be a unique musician in 2022.

Online Slots Real Money South Africa – The Pop Music of Games

What defines pop music?  Firstly, it is music for the masses.  It’s usually in a simple 4/4 time signature with an easy-to-follow rhythm, a catchy melody, lyrical topics that are easily relatable and, of course, easy to sing along to.

Pop music follows the typical ABABCB structure, which is verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus.  To an untrained musical ear, and for people who simply enjoy passive listening, it is the winning formula.  It is widely enjoyed by millions and millions around the world and remains the most popular music genre – hence the term ‘pop’.

As with pop music, online slots real money South Africa also follow a structure in terms of the gaming interfaces.  There are a few variations, but you have your typical 3-reel classic slots and 5-reel slots, which is what attracts legions of players – at Springbok Casino and every land-based casino out there.

Apart from the gaming interfaces that pretty much stay the same, the themes, symbols, soundtracks and bonus features are where the creativity and ingenuity of online slots real money South Africa can be witnessed.

Again, having said that, developers are limited to an extent as there is only so much you can do within the limitations of the gaming UI.  Like the ABABCB pop song structure, it remains a hit though.  Online slots real money South Africa are easy to play, require no skill or strategy – it’s pretty games with fun features and big potential payouts.

Blackjack – The Rock Music at Online Casinos

Believe it or not, rock music still has a firm spot amongst the most listened to music genres.  According to the global data analysis team at IFPI, their most recent Global Music Report, which surveyed 19,000 consumers from 18 countries, found that 57% of the listeners aged 16 to 64 listened to rock.  This is compared to the top 64% pop music lovers.

Now, the math won’t add up but remember, just as how you could be playing blackjack and slots, people listen to multiple genres.

How does blackjack compare to rock music?  In its most mainstream form, rock has a lot of similarities to pop in terms of song structure.  There are strong driving rhythms with electric guitar and bass and often insightful lyrics.  What might make it slightly less appealing to pop listeners is the harsher sounds.

Blackjack isn’t a game of pure luck and therefore, it isn’t 100% ‘easy listening’.  It is, however, often seen as the second most popular game at casinos.  Why?  That is because the aim is quite simple – achieve a hand total of 21 without going bust.

Unlike online slots real money South Africa, there are blackjack rules and strategies that can help you win.  If you were to learn the rules and a basic blackjack strategy, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a successful blackjack player.

Video Poker – The EDM of Online Casinos

Video poker is the perfect blend of online slots real money South Africa – and poker.  You’ll find a fair share of video poker variations at Springbok Casino.  This includes Jacks or Better, the simplest version of the game.  There are no wildcards or bonus features, and with a base knowledge of poker and hand rankings, you can take advantage of the low house edge.

Like video poker, EDM – or electronic dance music – there are build ups and break downs that we’ll equate to wins and losses.  EDM, and its sub-genres like disco music, techno, house music, trance music, drum and bass and trap, etc., has a decent following.  People like to dance!  According to IFPI, 32% of people, to be precise.

What is the commonality with video poker?  EDM is created digitally using computers with synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines.  Depending on the sub-genre there are often simplistic vocal tracks added.  Some EDM genres are easier to listen to than others as it has simple beats and vocals tracks that repeat.

Some EDM genres make for easy to listen to dance music, just as some video pokers are easier to play – that is if EDM is your jam.  If you’re a metalhead, it might very well make your ears bleed…  Which bring us to poker in its true form…

Poker – The Metal of Online Casinos

Kicking butt and taking names while playing poker is as metal as it gets.  Poker is hands-down the toughest casino game to master, as unlike online slots real money South Africa, it demands a solid knowledge of the rules and strategies if you want to own the game.

For this reason, many players opt to avoid poker entirely.  To a pop music listener, it would be like trying to get them to understand and appreciate the odd 17/8 time signature of prog metal legends, Dream Theater, and their Grammy Award winning performance of “The Alien”.

According to big data, only 19% of people listen to metal – and we bet a similar percentage play poker.  Metal is generally defined as intense, virtuosic, and powerful.  Listeners who appreciate the more niche metal often have a deeper theoretical understanding of music, and therefore appreciate ‘the noise’!  They are active listeners, not passive.

Now, prog is just one of the countless sub-genres of metal.  As for how many there are exactly… even Spotify is trying to do the math – of which math metal is one!  The Echo Nest, Spotify’s data crunchers, have identified 91 genres, or sub-genres, or sub-sub and so on genres of ‘heavy music’.

Either way, the parallel between poker and metal is that it has a smaller player base, yet those who enjoy it, do so with passion.  Those who play, and play it well, are exceptionally skilled!

Springbok Casino offers three poker variations – Caribbean Draw Poker, Caribbean Hold’Em and Caribbean Stud Poker.  All three games are listed under Table Games.  They happen to be prog jackpot games with pots nearing half a million bucks!

Sign Up at Springbok Casino – We’ve Got Your Jam Covered!

Whether you’re into online slots real money South Africa and pop, or a math metalhead and poker buff, we’ve got you covered.  Heck, you might even be a slot-playing Tool fan!  Whatever floats your boat, sign up, login to Springbok Casino, fire up your favourite tunes and favourite games – and play!  Most importantly, have fun while you’re at it.