EazeGames only integrates games of pure skill, which means that any random element is removed from the gameplay. This makes sure players win based on their skills, rather than on chance. The legality of skill gaming comes down to several aspects, which we’ll go into more detail down below.
Skill games vs. gambling
Where gambling games include in-game elements that revolve around chance, skill games are primarily focused on the skill of a player; the more skilled you become in a game, the better your score.
Whether a game is considered skill or gambling varies per jurisdiction, but usually comes down to the degree of random elements within a game and the influence those random elements have in the outcome of the game. A lot of games often fall within both sides of the spectrum, as they have elements of chance as well as skill in the game. A prime example for this is Poker.
An example of a pure chance game is Roulette. The player has zero influence in the outcome of the game.
An example of a pure skill game is Archery World Tour, one of EazeGames’ popular games. In this game, the ability of the player being able to shoot the arrows in the bullseye determines the outcome of the game.
Another thing to take into consideration in skill games, is how tournaments are being organized, and how players are matched. That’s where fairness in games comes in.
Fairness in games
A pure skill game is a good starting point for fair competition, but it’s not everything. The way tournaments are organized and the way players are matched influences whether a game is considered skill or a game of chance.
EazeGames has organized their tournaments in a way so that players always receive the exact same conditions within a game as their opponent. Think of the level sequence within a game, the objects layout within a level, and so on. All these aspects must be the exact same for players that compete with each other.
In order for matching players to be fair, EazeGames has implemented a fair matching system that matches opponents based on their skill within a certain game. This enables new and experienced players to always get matched with someone of their skill-level.
Compliant in 13 countries
The Legality of skill Gaming varies per jurisdiction as each jurisdiction has its own legislation regarding skill gaming with real money. EazeGames is active in 13 European countries and expanding globally. Players from other jurisdictions are able to compete with practice coins.
Cash-competition enabled countries are:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Germany
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- România
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Sweden
