How Tech is Shaping the Online Casino Experience?
Posted by Harry Kane on Wednesday, June 21, 2017
In many ways, the exponential growth of the online casino market has been driven by innovation and technology, particularly increased security protocols and the sophistication of mobile devices.
Since the emergence of the first iPhone in 2007, the online casino market has certainly boomed, while the sheer pace of technological advancement has also taken the industry by storm and shaped the typical experience enjoyed by modern players.
The question that remains, of course, is how exactly technology continues to shape and influence the online casino experience? Below, we will explore this in further detail as we look to determine what players can expect in the future:
Security and Encryption: Making Customer Details Impenetrable
In real terms, it is security and encryption that has benefited most from innovation. Similarly, it is players who have benefited from improved online security, which now empowers them to upload their personal details and make real-time financial transactions with genuine peace of mind.
This has not only enhanced the online gambling experience through virtual casinos, but it has also enables brands to effectively target older players with larger sums of disposable income.
Historically, one of the biggest breakthroughs came with the development of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology, which established a direct linker between the browser and web server to safeguard personal and financial data. This technology will be evolved even further in 2017, however, with Google combining the principles of HTTPS and SSL to display the security of a connection in the browser address bar (in Chrome 56 and above).
This will pertain specifically to pages that are password protected or capable of completing financial transactions, while helping players to identify any potential threats or problems before they share their details. Along with adoption of the encrypted cryptocurrency Bitcoin (which is being embraced by casinos and offers players complete anonymity), this will see virtual gambling sites becomes almost impenetrable to the typical cyber-thief.
The Rise of Mobile and VR: Bridging the Gap Between Corporeal and Virtual Gambling
Over the course of the last seven years, online gambling and casino gameplay has become increasingly authentic in its nature. From the pace of gameplay to the quality of interaction between players and dealers, online casino platforms have enhanced their appeal among older players with a traditional mind-set.
The gap between corporeal and virtual gameplay will have been bridged completely by the end of 2018, however, thanks to the evolution of mobile technology and virtual reality (VR). In terms of the former, HTML 5 technology will reaffirm its status as the dominant gaming platform, delivering a immersive and high quality gameplay that is compatible with every mobile device. This ensures that players can enjoy an immersive experience anywhere, without the need for them to compromise on authenticity.
Then we come to VR, which has already entered the consumer mainstream and found a natural application in the world of gaming. This will start to revolutionise the sector and elevate virtual gaming onto an entirely new level over the course of the next few years, with the first VR slot game set to enter the market at the beginning of 2018. This will build on the success of 3D graphics and live dealer games to create the ultimate virtual experience, as operators look to replicate corporeal casinos in living rooms across the globe!