How Technology is Changing the Face of Casinos

The development of technology, specifically in the way that we as consumers are able to access it, has transformed society and our lives. One of the biggest drivers of this is where we are able to access it. Today, we carry around in our pockets computers with a processing powermillions of times more powerful than the ones that got us to the moon. The impact from this is profound and far reaching, and has affected us in ways we would never have guessed. Casinos are a case in point.

Norway and Casinos

To demonstrate this, let us look at Norway. The Scandinavian country has a population of approximately five and a half million, and is a wealthy nation, largely due to its oil reserves. As you would expect, its population are tech savvy, and there is a very goodmobile technology infrastructure. Norway also has some of the most restrictive gambling laws in Europe. There are no casinos in Norway itself; the nearest that you can get is on the cruise ships that bring thousands of tourists every year to the country’s spectacular coastline.

Technology has changed that however, and the restrictions – though still there – have become more relaxed, at least in terms of online gaming. This means that someone living in a small Norwegian fishing village wishing to play online slots, poker, bingo or any of the other myriad games, can do so courtesy of Casino Bonus in exactly the same way as someone living in London or New York can.

A Threat to Traditional Gaming

The other main consequence that mobile technology has had, specifically in respect to online gaming, is its potential impact on traditional bricks and mortar casinos. Let’s take the UK as an example. As of September 2019, there were155 casinos in the United Kingdom.

In the last ten years, the period when online gaming has gone through the roof, that figure has remained steady, and in actual fact has increased slightly. There are reasons for that, and those statistics should not blind us to the fact that the industry does need to take the threat from online very seriously.

The impact, if indeed there is going to be one, is likely to show itself in the next two or three years. That lag is always the case when a disruptive new player comes to a market, which is in effect what online gaming is. The current situation with casinos not being allowed to open in various parts of the UK will only serve to exaggerate that issue. 

There is another side to this, however. If you were to step into a casino twenty years ago and compare it to the ones of today there is a world of difference, at least in those areas that don’t feature the poker, roulette and blackjack tables. Technology has had a hugely positive effect on the bricks and mortar establishments too. 

The slot machines truly are interactive affairs, and provide a full on immersive experience. That experience goes way beyond that offered by the online versions of the game, impressive though they are.

The Future of Gaming

Things are only going to get better as well. Virtual reality is still in its infancy in regards to gaming, but there is little doubt that it will change the gaming industry as much as the online platforms have done. In the early stages of its adoption, it is in the bricks and mortar casinos where it will be rolled out, once more giving those establishments an advantage over their online siblings. 

That is precisely what traditional casinos need to do. They need to constantly be one step ahead of the crowd. They need to get creative in how they attract people through their doors, and keep them there, and that should be good news for everyone.