What future is waiting for online casinos?

The gambling industry that exists online, while over 15 years old, is still in its infancy states. It has come far since inception and continues to experience rapid growth across the various markets it caters to. The newest of those is mobile gaming as well as live casino gaming.

The industry has seen some big changes in recent years. The start of this came about as a result of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which was passed into law in the U.S in 2006. It was the result of American greed and the purported protection of citizens however was more in relation to protecting land based casino operations. However, the repercussions were almost instant and saw the American market closed but more so, it began a trend of other countries enacting laws towards licensing and taxation.

While that had an impact, it failed to sour the growth of gambling online or the spirits of those who support it. Here is a little insight into what the future holds for this lucrative and exciting industry.

The games and software themselves are an integral aspect of casino gaming. The majority of people base their choices on the games seen when previewing a casino and there is little doubt this will change. The game choices available now will not change but new game development is high on the agenda of software developers, who strive constantly to create new unique games with new features that will propel them to a higher level in popularity, which in effect increases revenue.

As technology advances you can expect to games with an increase in player interaction. There are a few software companies that are more focused in this genre while others are more focused towards increasing game libraries based on the number of games they offer. Often the case is that people select games based on themes and features, therefore having a broader selection means it appeals to a broader range of likes/dislikes. An example of this is Microgaming, who have over 800 games at their disposal.

The future of graphics and game animations will only intensify and continue to be developed. It is a driving force within new game creation as people crave the interaction of those games that allow for more than just another slot but one that is more on an entertainment experience. One area that will be extended is that of 3D animation that will allow for cartoon like game animations and ones with increased options in respect to how a game is viewed or played.