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Mobile Casino: The New Frontier for Online Casinos

We are becoming one with our phones. While this may seem like an overembellished statement, it is our reality. In 2019, there were 2.7 billion smartphone users in the world, and these devices have sept into every aspect of our lives, becoming essential elements of everything that we do. Naturally, they have their hand in how we keep entertained.

Mobile gaming is exploding, as 95% of the smartphone users mentioned above partake in it. As online gambling is making strides, those that are into playing digital games of chance are on the lookout to find the very best mobile casinos on the internet. Before, people had to walk to a land-based venue to play casino games, but no more. Today smartphones have allowed players to have such venues in their pockets.

Variety in Every Department

Variety is the spice of life. People crave an opportunity to try something new. Now, when attention spans are at their shortest, a diverse offer is of unmeasurable importance. Having a few games on hand is no longer enough for operators. Today, they have to provide hundreds that are vastly different from each other, so that customers do not get bored and feel the need to exit their website.

Most premium sites have a game catalog that consists of thousands of titles ranging from modern slots to live dealer games. However, it’s not all about what people play. How these platforms cater to them in all areas also matters. Nowadays, players expect multiple support options, a mobile version of the website and a dedicated app, the ability to customize their experience, and so on.

Improved Connectivity and Cryptos

Paranoia and conspiracy theories aside, 5G technology provides bandwidth speeds that are one hundred times faster than its predecessor. Latency is a problem in online gambling, especially on the live dealer side of things. An issue that should disappear when 5G becomes the norm. Expectations are that it will also change the face of sports betting by allowing fans to make in-play bets while at the stadium.

Cryptocurrency is the word of the decade. Digital currencies have found widespread implementation in online gambling as they allow anonymous payments at speeds that are incomparably faster than other methods. In the future, more people will gravitate to cryptos, and they will make playing online casino games smoother than ever.

Virtual and Augmented Reality

One thing that land-based gaming venues have over their digital counterparts is the atmosphere they provide and the element of human interaction. However, many are asking themselves, for how long? With the rise of virtual and augmented technology, as companies such as Oculus, Google, Unity, HTC Vive, and more, are making headway, it is only a matter of time before mobile headsets will become widely available.

Soon, mobile casinos will be able to emulate many, if not all aspects, of traditional gaming establishments. The latter will have a tough time competing against online platforms that can offer far more options than they can ever provide.

This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or management of EconoTimes

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