Advances in technology and a pandemic that we try not to think about too much mean that the online gambling industry is more popular than ever. With entertainment options limited throughout periods of 2020 and 2021 many were forced to use online gaming as a way to be entertained which led to record numbers of growth throughout the industry. However, the growth and popularity of online casinos have shown no signs of slowing down and even now millions of people access online casino games every single day. So, what games and trends will we see throughout 2023?
Modern Games
One thing that we’ll see is more intricate games introduced to many online casino platforms. With competition within this industry being high most platforms want to do what they can to attract the attention of potential games. There are many ways to do this – welcome bonuses, big jackpot games etc. but the types of games that are on offer are a big part of this too. We’ll see games that offer a more interactive experience, ones with longer gameplay and even those that offer mini-games within the main game become popular choices.
Variations of the Classics
Of course, as much as modern games will always be popular there are classics that will never go out of style. We’ll see different casinos offer variations of these and even hybrid combinations of two games to make something new. Poker, slot machines and Blackjack are all casino games that will never go out of fashion and we’ll continue to see these be popular throughout 2023.
Live Dealer Gaming
Although this trend really kicked off in terms of popularity throughout 2022 we’re likely to see it continue to be just as popular next year too. Live dealer gaming adds an extra element to playing games online and it’s something that many players really enjoy. Live dealer gaming allows people to watch live video streaming of their cards being dealt; listening to the dealer talk as they interact with people within the online chat room. For many this brings online gaming to life, where it doesn’t feel like just playing on a screen and instead much more like visiting a physical casino.
VR Variations
With live dealer gaming proving so popular it makes sense that online casino platforms are going to try and do more to offer their customers bigger and better experiences. We’re likely to see an increase in the number of virtual reality gaming options that are offered to players. Stepping things up a gear from live dealer games players will be able to walk around virtual reality casinos to pick the games that they want to play and interact with other players virtually too.
Cryptocurrency Games
Fans of roulette can play using different payment methods at PayPal casinos and it is likely that other payment methods will prove popular throughout 2023 too. Online casinos have always been at the forefront of technology in terms of payment processing and currency acceptance and 2023 is going to be no exception. As digital currency continues to be more popular it is likely that we’ll see more online casino platforms accept Cryptocurrency as a payment method on their platform.
Mobile App Gaming
Mobile gaming is nothing new, but the introduction of apps throughout the online casino industry is something that has only recently started to pick up in popularity. Many online casinos now have their own apps in the app store that allow players to download to their smart devices and have instant access to the games that are available. Players like the instant access element of gaming in this way and as such it is a method that we are likely to continue to see be popular throughout 2023 too.
Social Events
One thing that many players miss when they enjoy casino games online as opposed to visiting a physical venue is the social element of enjoying a game with other players. Many online casinos now have chat rooms where you can have this interaction with other players, but in 2023 we might see more of this. With people now using online gaming more than ever, interaction with other players is important. We are likely to see online casinos have events that people can attend at the same time and know that others who wish to socialise online while they pay are also in attendance.
Gaming in 2023
Of course, there is no way to know exactly what we’ll see in terms of gaming popularity in 2023. After all, new games are always a possibility and you never know which ones will suddenly go viral and become extremely popular. Online casino operators and gaming developers will always be hoping that they can create and release a new game that proves popular, but there is often no way to know for sure what it will take to make that happen.
However, what we do know is that people will be keen to take advantage of new technological advances, easy ways to pay and things like virtual reality and live video streaming. These all add an extra element to online gaming which seems to be something that players respond well to – enjoying the added interactive element that is added to games by taking advantage of these.
What we do know is that players are becoming more aware of the security risks when playing online and will be keen to use platforms that take this seriously. Different countries have different rules with regard to gambling online and how to encourage people to gamble safely. Players will be paying attention to which platforms promote safe gambling, as well as those that encourage everyone to gamble responsibly. We’re likely to see a push on responsible gambling with platforms told to take more ownership of promoting this and looking after their players and this is likely to reflect in the games that are on offer and in the behaviour of those that are looking to play online casino games.