Rapid technological advances are changing our lives every day. In the entertainment business technology plays a huge part as it can make the gaming experience better and it can also make the necessary processes easier and more convenient for players.
In this article, we are discussing with Péter Deli what the current trends are in casino technology. Péter is a Hungarian online casino expert and you can read more about him here.
Casino trends
There are hundreds of online casinos out there and new ones keep popping up all the time. They are all competing for the same customers and they try their best to attract new players and keep their regular ones. Casinos, such as 22bet who accept players from Hungary, use the latest technologies to create appealing games, a great user interface and easy and safe payment methods.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
VR and AR have been undoubtedly two of the biggest hits in the gaming industry in the past few years.
Augmented Reality places virtual objects into a real-life environment. The best example of AR is Pokémon Go. You are holding your phone in your hand and by turning it around you might discover these fictional creatures you can collect.
For Virtual Reality, you need to wear VR goggles that transport you into a fully virtual environment. The popular 2018 movie Johnny English Strikes Again demonstrates how VR goggles work in a very funny way.
In online casinos, VR and AR are still in an experimental state but they are already very popular with some players. Put on your VR goggles and they will transport you to a real looking casino environment. The problem with VR is that the headsets are still very expensive so it does not seem to become mainstream in the near future.
Cryptocurrency payments
The methods you can deposit money on your player account are also changing. Originally casinos accepted only debit and credit cards and bank transfers. Hungarian banks, in general, have high transaction fees when compared to other countries. For example, in Hungary, you almost always have to pay fees for bank transfers while in most EU countries SEPA transfers are completely free. Similarly, if you are paying something in foreign currency you will always pay a few per cent fee.
Online casinos started to accept third-party wallet payments such as PayPal or Neteller a good few years ago but the latest casinos trend is to accept cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, LiteCoin and Bitcoin payments are not only instant but they don’t come with a transaction fee and what is most important is that they are the safest payment methods out there.
Great graphics
If you are into video games you will appreciate demanding, high-quality graphics instead of the boring fruit symbols that slots have been using for decades. There is a lot of money and skill invested in game development and casino games are anything but boring these days. Great graphics can give a much better and immersive gaming experience whether you are playing a cool boxing-themed slot or video poker.
Gamification is another trend that influences the looks of the games. Tools like character building make the experience more personal and apart from winning a certain game, players can compete with each other by collecting points that are displayed on leaderboards.
Predictive Analytics
When you play online, the gaming behaviour and decisions are observed and the data is collected. This way the casinos know what games you like most, what promotions appeal to you, how long you like to play, how much money you usually wager etc.
The same technology is used in video games where players can make in-game transactions. Game providers then use this data to send you personalized offers, just like Netflix emails you about movies they think you will like. These personalized recommendations will most likely make your gameplay more enjoyable and you are more likely to return to the casino.
Conclusion
Online casinos are using the latest available technology to make their games as enjoyable as possible. Using high-end virtual reality is not yet the norm but using great graphics and accepting safe cryptocurrency payments are all part of a professional casino’s repertoire.
