/*
Version: 3.5.2 Timestamp: Sat Nov 1 14:43:36 EDT 2014
*/
.select3-container {
margin: 0;
position: relative;
display: inline-block;
/* inline-block for ie7 */
zoom: 1;
*display: inline;
vertical-align: middle;
}
.select3-container,
.select3-drop,
.select3-search,
.select3-search input {
/*
Force border-box so that % widths fit the parent
container without overlap because of margin/padding.
More Info : http://www.quirksmode.org/css/box.html
*/
-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; /* webkit */
-moz-box-sizing: border-box; /* firefox */
box-sizing: border-box; /* css3 */
}
.select3-container .select3-choice {
display: block;
height: 26px;
padding: 0 0 0 8px;
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
white-space: nowrap;
line-height: 26px;
color: #444;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 4px;
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.5, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#ffffff', endColorstr = '#eeeeee', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice {
padding: 0 8px 0 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-drop-above .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: #aaa;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.9, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#ffffff', endColorstr='#eeeeee', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 42px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 26px;
display: block;
overflow: hidden;
white-space: nowrap;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
float: none;
width: auto;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-left: 26px;
margin-right: 0;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
width: 12px;
height: 12px;
position: absolute;
right: 24px;
top: 8px;
font-size: 1px;
text-decoration: none;
border: 0;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
cursor: pointer;
outline: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice abbr {
display: inline-block;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
cursor: pointer;
}
.select3-drop-mask {
border: 0;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
position: fixed;
left: 0;
top: 0;
min-height: 100%;
min-width: 100%;
height: auto;
width: auto;
opacity: 0;
z-index: 9998;
/* styles required for IE to work */
background-color: #fff;
filter: alpha(opacity=0);
}
.select3-drop {
width: 100%;
margin-top: -1px;
position: absolute;
z-index: 9999;
top: 100%;
background: #fff;
color: #000;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-top: 0;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above {
margin-top: 1px;
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
border-bottom: 0;
border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop-active {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top: none;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above.select3-drop-active {
border-top: 1px solid #5897fb;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width {
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
width: auto;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width .select3-search {
padding-top: 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
display: inline-block;
width: 18px;
height: 100%;
position: absolute;
right: 0;
top: 0;
border-left: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
background-clip: padding-box;
background: #ccc;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #ccc), color-stop(0.6, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#eeeeee', endColorstr = '#cccccc', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
left: 0;
right: auto;
border-left: none;
border-right: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
display: block;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 0 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: 2px 1px;
}
.select3-search {
display: inline-block;
width: 100%;
min-height: 26px;
margin: 0;
padding-left: 4px;
padding-right: 4px;
position: relative;
z-index: 10000;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-search input {
width: 100%;
height: auto !important;
min-height: 26px;
padding: 4px 20px 4px 5px;
margin: 0;
outline: 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 1em;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search input {
padding: 4px 5px 4px 20px;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above .select3-search input {
margin-top: 4px;
}
.select3-search input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-container-active .select3-choice,
.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: transparent;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
background-color: #eee;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choice,
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top-color: transparent;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background: transparent;
border-left: none;
filter: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
border-right: none;
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -18px 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -16px 1px;
}
.select3-hidden-accessible {
border: 0;
clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
height: 1px;
margin: -1px;
overflow: hidden;
padding: 0;
position: absolute;
width: 1px;
}
/* results */
.select3-results {
max-height: 200px;
padding: 0 0 0 4px;
margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;
position: relative;
overflow-x: hidden;
overflow-y: auto;
-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-results {
padding: 0 4px 0 0;
margin: 4px 0 4px 4px;
}
.select3-results ul.select3-result-sub {
margin: 0;
padding-left: 0;
}
.select3-results li {
list-style: none;
display: list-item;
background-image: none;
}
.select3-results li.select3-result-with-children > .select3-result-label {
font-weight: bold;
}
.select3-results .select3-result-label {
padding: 3px 7px 4px;
margin: 0;
cursor: pointer;
min-height: 1em;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
}
.select3-results-dept-1 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 20px }
.select3-results-dept-2 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 40px }
.select3-results-dept-3 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 60px }
.select3-results-dept-4 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 80px }
.select3-results-dept-5 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 100px }
.select3-results-dept-6 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 110px }
.select3-results-dept-7 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 120px }
.select3-results .select3-highlighted {
background: #3875d7;
color: #fff;
}
.select3-results li em {
background: #feffde;
font-style: normal;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted em {
background: transparent;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted ul {
background: #fff;
color: #000;
}
.select3-results .select3-no-results,
.select3-results .select3-searching,
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error,
.select3-results .select3-selection-limit {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
padding-left: 5px;
}
/*
disabled look for disabled choices in the results dropdown
*/
.select3-results .select3-disabled.select3-highlighted {
color: #666;
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-disabled {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-selected {
display: none;
}
.select3-more-results.select3-active {
background: #f4f4f4 url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
}
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error {
background: rgba(255, 50, 50, .2);
}
.select3-more-results {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border-left: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
}
/* multiselect */
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
height: auto !important;
height: 1%;
margin: 0;
padding: 0 5px 0 0;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
cursor: text;
overflow: hidden;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(1%, #eee), color-stop(15%, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
padding: 0 0 0 5px;
}
.select3-locked {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
min-height: 26px;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices li {
float: left;
list-style: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices li
{
float: right;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input {
padding: 5px;
margin: 1px 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 100%;
color: #666;
outline: 0;
border: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: transparent !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100% !important;
}
.select3-default {
color: #999 !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 18px;
margin: 3px 0 3px 5px;
position: relative;
line-height: 13px;
color: #333;
cursor: default;
border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;
border-radius: 3px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #e4e4e4;
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#f4f4f4', GradientType=0);
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(20%, #f4f4f4), color-stop(50%, #f0f0f0), color-stop(52%, #e8e8e8), color-stop(100%, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice
{
margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;
padding: 3px 18px 3px 5px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-chosen {
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus {
background: #d4d4d4;
}
.select3-search-choice-close {
display: block;
width: 12px;
height: 13px;
position: absolute;
right: 3px;
top: 4px;
font-size: 1px;
outline: none;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search-choice-close {
right: auto;
left: 3px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: 3px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: auto;
right: 2px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus .select3-search-choice-close {
background-position: right -11px;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
background-image: none;
background-color: #f4f4f4;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close { display: none;
background: none;
}
/* end multiselect */
.select3-result-selectable .select3-match,
.select3-result-unselectable .select3-match {
text-decoration: underline;
}
.select3-offscreen, .select3-offscreen:focus {
clip: rect(0 0 0 0) !important;
width: 1px !important;
height: 1px !important;
border: 0 !important;
margin: 0 !important;
padding: 0 !important;
overflow: hidden !important;
position: absolute !important;
outline: 0 !important;
left: 0px !important;
top: 0px !important;
}
.select3-display-none {
display: none;
}
.select3-measure-scrollbar {
position: absolute;
top: -10000px;
left: -10000px;
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
overflow: scroll;
}
/* Retina-ize icons */
@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) {
.select3-search input,
.select3-search-choice-close,
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr,
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-image: url('select3x2.png') !important;
background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
background-size: 60px 40px !important;
}
.select3-search input {
background-position: 100% -21px !important;
}
}
Deciphering Promotional Strategies in Digital Gaming: The Case of Extra Chance Mechanisms – Magic Star
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital gaming and online gambling, industry players continually innovate to attract and retain users. Among these strategies, promotional features such as bonus mechanics, free spins, and opportunistic re-engagement tools play pivotal roles. This article explores a specific feature known as Extra Chance , providing an in-depth analysis of its operational framework, regulatory implications, and its role in shaping player engagement, especially within the UK market.
Understanding the Concept of Extra Chance
In essence, Extra Chance is a promotional tool offered by various online gaming platforms, often positioned as an additional opportunity for players to win or maximize their deposit or gameplay. Unlike straightforward bonuses, What is Extra Chance? delves into mechanics that provide players with second or third attempts, sometimes triggered by specific events or under certain conditions, effectively serving as a form of layered engagement or risk mitigation.
„Extra Chance features serve as strategic tools, blending entertainment with reinforcement of player loyalty, while also navigating complex regulatory environments.” — Industry Insider, Gaming Regulatory Review, October 2023
Industry Insights and Strategic Rationale
Operators leverage Extra Chance mechanisms because they satisfy multiple strategic objectives:
Enhancing Player Retention: By increasing play opportunities without additional deposit requirements, players are likely to stay engaged longer, a critical factor in the highly competitive UK gambling market.
Encouraging Higher Stakes: Extra Chances often promote increased deposit activity, subtly incentivising players to wager more through perceived extended playtime and winning potential.
Building Differentiation: Unique features like Extra Chance help platforms distinguish themselves within an oversaturated sector, especially as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Regulatory Landscape and Ethical Considerations
The UK’s Gambling Commission has established stringent regulations that govern promotional practices, especially those that may influence player behaviour and dispute resolution. The incorporation of mechanisms like Extra Chance must transparently communicate the terms and avoid notions of undue inducement.
Data indicates that, in 2022, platforms employing transparent bonus and chance mechanics experienced a 15% decrease in customer complaints related to ambiguities in promotional offers, underscoring industry efforts towards responsible marketing.
Data-Driven Efficacy: How Does Extra Chance Impact Player Behaviour?
Metric
Impact of Extra Chance
Industry Benchmark
Average Session Duration
+25%
Baseline: 35 minutes
Return Rate
Increased by 12%
Average Return Rate: 65%
Player Satisfaction
Reported positive in surveys, 83%
Industry average: 70%
This data suggests that well-implemented Extra Chance features positively influence player engagement metrics and subjective experience, legitimising their strategic use when aligned with responsible gaming policies.
Potential Challenges and Ethical Balance
Despite its advantages, reliance on Extra Chance features must be cautiously balanced with ethical considerations. Excessive use could foster problematic gambling behaviours, especially if perceived as an extension of free opportunities rather than genuine chances to win. Responsible operators embed safeguards like time limits, self-exclusion options, and clear transparency in terms of promotion.
Conclusion: Navigating the Future of Promotional Gaming
As digital gaming continues to evolve amidst tightening regulation and shifting consumer expectations, features like Extra Chance exemplify innovative strategies that align business objectives with responsible practices. For industry stakeholders and regulators alike, understanding the nuances of such mechanisms is essential to fostering a safe, engaging, and sustainable gaming environment.
For those seeking a detailed explanation of this feature’s operational mechanics, industry applications, and regulatory context, the resource What is Extra Chance? provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview.
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