Keeping pace with technological advancements is vital to any business, no less so to the ever-growing online casino industry.
The last couple of years has seen a surge in technological advancements, VR headsets, AR (augmented reality), and more personalised digital experiences among them. Naturally, online casinos have already implemented many of the new technologies or are looking into doing so.
Online Casino Technology
VR Casinos have been expected to rise in number since the first VR headsets were introduced to the consumer market. Yet so far, they are few and far between. Gambling sites of this kind are more a case of online casino platforms offering only a few games in VR.
Things could change in 2022 as VR continues to break ground as more wearables are developed, and there are much more efforts to make the gear more affordable.
Data-Driven Gaming
Something that all casinos have in common is the challenge of providing their customers with fun and exciting games. Many classic slots always seem to work, but players will grow bored without new and innovative games.
Information on how we play has been gathered for years, but it is only proving useful in recent years. While analysing players’ gaming habits might be helpful to software developers for game design, the full impact of data collection on casinos and online gamblers remains unknown.
More Focus on Slot Games in Live Casinos
Live casinos have seen huge success across the globe since their introduction online. With that said, is there any need to change a successful concept? If that means more slots live, then yes.
Live dealer versions of slot games like Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt are already up and running, and more slots are likely to take part in the spotlight.
Introduction of Skilled-Based Slots
Up until now, all slots in online casinos had been RNG-based (random number generator), but more and more software developers are introducing elements that will make slots more active games.
Features being implemented range from gathering power-ups to bonus missions. This will bring a new level of excitement to the already popular slot games where skill and knowledge can affect the outcome and, therefore, potential winnings.
Swedish software developers are some of the most renowned in the iGaming industry, and it could be safe to assume that they will soon be at the forefront of creating these games. One avid casino enthusiast remarked;
“När man spelar på Svenska casinon vet man att får både god service och toppkvalitet på spelen. Svenska speltillverkare står ju bakom många favorit slots både här hemma och på utländska spelsajter”.
Crypto Gambling
Cryptocurrencies turned out to be more than simply hype. The road has indeed been bumpy for Bitcoin and all its splitting into sister currencies. However, Bitcoin is no longer alone and has some real rivals such as Ethereum and Litecoin.
While crypto casinos do exist, they haven’t yet managed to become competitors to standard gambling sites. One reason is that countries with strict gambling regulations tend not to allow cryptocurrencies as payment for wagers.
For instance, crypto gambling is still not legal in Sweden. Swedish players are asking for cryptocurrencies to become a valid payment method, but so far, no online casino in Sweden are allowed to offer this.
Sweden and many other countries may have to reconsider this ban and allow at least some of the major crypto coins in the future.
Gamification to the Max
Lastly, we see that our current technology allows even casino games to become a more social experience. Not only through live streaming of poker tables but also slot tournaments as well.
There seems to be a desire among game developers to move towards making games that will introduce multiplayer functionalities. If not that, at least more possibilities to duel others playing the same slot in real-time.
A system of collecting experience points might emerge, too. While many gambling sites already have something similar for their VIP programs, collecting points tied to games rather than deposits could open up a new range of bonuses.
Conclusion
Technological advancements are happening fast across all gaming industries. And, of course, online gambling isn’t an exception. In fact, it’s one of the fastest advancing industries in the world of gaming.
