Online gambling has surged in popularity over the last few years with growth not just been limited to here in the US, but in countries across the globe. But what’s next for the online gaming industry? Let’s take a look at some of the top trends we can expect to see in 2020 and slightly beyond.
5G
5G has been the talk of the web for quite some time now and is currently here, though in a limited capacity at the moment; for example, in the US it’s only currently available in 32 cities. Nevertheless, it won’t be long until the network rollout takes full effect and we’re able to connect with our peers faster than ever. This will be transformational for the online betting industry, especially if we consider live-stream casino games such as roulette and multiplayer poker and blackjack tournaments. Team this with AR and VR and before long we could be having the full Las Vegas experience from the comfort of our own homes.
Blockchain and Crypto Gaming
We’re no strangers to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency these days, however, we will soon be seeing the technology increase in popularity in the online gaming industry. There are even several crypto-gaming competitors now on the Android market, so it’s pretty much a no-brainer that this trend will be set to increase. Not only will it add an extra layer of protection for both players and casinos alike, but it also unlocks a whole world of new currencies to the world of online betting too.
Further Increase in Mobile Gaming
We’re using our smartphones more than ever and there are not many things that we can do on our laptops that we cant do on our phones. This had led to a surge in mobile betting with so many betting apps available on both Google Play and the App Store it’s hard to choose between them all. Our phones are also more powerful than ever making playing in the go much simpler and with what seems an endless supply of Wi-Fi hotspots here and overseas, we’re never too far away from a free spin or two.
Internet of Things
Just like all the other trends we’ve discussed today, the Internet of Things is nothing new but will be a potential game-changer for the online betting industry in 2020 and beyond. If you think about it, just the introduction of mobile gaming shows how the internet of things has crept up on us and before long we will be placing bets via our smartwatches or even in a virtual environment using VR headsets. We might even be able to control some gaming apps through the likes of Google Home or Alexa.