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In the film world, music is used to enhance storytelling, set the tone of the story, evoke emotion from the viewer, and sometimes to cover up any sounds that are less than desirable like an airplane going over or wind. Have you ever seen a horror movie, and how the music mounts as the terror increases?

The sound effects hook you into the movie. Without these sounds, you wouldn't feel like you are present in the scene. Music tells us how to feel about what we are seeing. By merely changing the music in a scene, it can go from scary to comedy, sad to tense. The soundtrack in video games also allows players to have a more immersive experience. Although, you can play with the sound turned off, the music moves the player into the moment. A soundtrack can create an atmosphere that captivates the player.

Music affects us so powerfully that it is used in both land-based and on an online casino. It creates a relaxed atmosphere, which makes players feel comfortable and spend more time at the establishments playing their favorite casino games.

One study shows that the type of music played at the casino influences gambling behavior. With fast-paced music, the gambling behavior, became more intense, and bets were made at a much more rapid pace. While slow jams showed perseverance in gambling, players took their time to place bets and placed large numbers of bets than normal.

It's not just music, but also sound effects also influence gamers' decision making. The sound of coins hitting the slot machine as payout encourages the player to bet again.

It also signals to all the people on the casino floor that there's been another winner, in the hope that it convinces them to try their luck for just another couple of spins. In some cases, a win is accentuated by whistles, alarms, bells, and flashing lights. The same applies to online casino games, where the sound affects how players choose to bet, which can be felt in a game's gambling revenues.