It may come as a surprise to the casual observer, but remote gambling is as old as technology gets. Way back in the dawn of the telegraph, one of the earliest uses involved lazy British aristocrats placing huge bets on races the next county over. However nowadays anyone with a smartphone can access casino games for both fun and real money play. It is a huge leap forward, allowing tens of millions of people to log in to play slots and enjoy some virtual table games. Exciting online entertainment is now available on your iPhone and Android devices and by all looks, this is merely the tip of the iceberg.
Do you Trust Your Gaming Provider?
Lots of people stress out over how much access their apps have to personal information. This is understandable and why we always recommend using a legit, professional company. The slightly depreciated odds are worth the security. But that being said, allowing your gaming app to know your details and location could be one of the most cutting edge prospects going. Game of cards with a neighbor? All monies held in escrow for security? There’s nothing not to like about that. Early trials suggest that this is going to bring online poker back to the forefront.
Virtual Reality Casinos
Mark my words; every major gambling company is besotted with the potential that VR offers. Countless millions have already been invested into the potential it offers to finally make a virtual casino experience. Why? Quite simply because of the social aspect. Users will be able to play table/pit games at leisure while interacting with fellow users. Just like you would on the Vegas Strip, play a few games and then chill out at the virtual bar for a while. If this is done right, it will not just revolutionize online gaming but also social media.
Interactive Sports Events?
This is a biggie and again related to VR. The commercial and technical details still need to be figured out, but in most live sporting events the footage is already there. It just needs to be integrated. For example, the average EPL football match has over 70 automated and user operated cameras. Being able to tether that footage into a 3D pattern is not that far away. Best seats in the house, but with the ability to stroll about the pitch while also soaking up the live atmosphere? Yes, please!
It Will Change ‘Live’ Gaming
All of the best online casinos offer some version of live play. While this is great, the problem is that it’s usually just a 1-1 interaction and the croupiers aren’t exactly the chatty types. A big step forward will be allowing for a casual chat between players, with the croupier leading the game. If done correctly this is ideal for roulette and maybe even craps (whenever someone simulates that right) but is unlikely to work for card games. All that being said, it demonstrates the massive potential for regular online play. Much more fun curled up on the sofa relaxing than in someone else’s kitchen!
Final Thoughts
Does everyone actually want more direct – and perhaps intrusive ways to gamble a little in their free time? Given how many apps already gather data, there’s really nothing to be shy about. Be careful about which options you go for – quite a few dodgier apps are bundled alongside other unwanted software – but all in all, the future of online gambling is very bright indeed.
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