It’s a weird thing to accept, but the impact of technology on the online gambling industry is not something that is considered as much as it perhaps should be.This is predominantly because we all know that technological advancements like computers, mobile phones, and the internet are the reason that the iGaming industry exists, so it’s easy to forget that it’s still making an impact on it every day.
Mobile casinos
One of the biggest and most influential technological advancements that have affected the industry is with mobile phones, which has become a huge part of the market.Mobile players used to be a forgotten commodity, but over the last couple of years that has entirely changed, with many online casinos aiming at the mobile market, with casino apps that create the same, if not a better gaming experience than that enjoyed by desktop players.The steps forward in mobile play have added an entire extra section to the iGaming market, mobile players are now big money, which means that advancements will continue moving forward, which is great news for those who enjoy playing casino games on their mobile or tablet device.
What’s next?
There’s a lot of ways that technology is moving forward that will have effects on the iGaming industry, many of them are brilliant, but perhaps none of them are more exciting than the concept of virtual reality gaming.For a long time, virtual reality has been a pipe dream, a “one day” concept that we never expected to see. But with NetEnt having announced that their first VR slot (Gonzo’s Quest) will be officially launched onto the market by early 2018 at the latest, the dream is about to become a reality!With virtual reality to look forward to, our eyes are already looking for the next huge technological step forward, and we probably won’t have to wait long!