One thing is certain — technological progress not only never stops, but also develops more and more rapidly. Therefore, it is extremely difficult even for entire companies and not only for individuals to stay up to date with the latest technological trends and keep up with the competition.
Not only are these tech updates happening extremely fast, but they’re becoming increasingly harder to predict. In a world where every chore can be completed with a few clicks on your smartphone and artificial intelligence is becoming more advanced daily it’s hard to expect what’s going to happen next.
Since you can’t possibly keep up to date with every technological discovery that happens we’ve compiled a list of major trends that are going to take the casino industry by storm in the upcoming year so you know what to keep an eye out for!
Mobile Accessibility
In a world where everything can be done on a single mobile device — from your average 9-5, basic chores, communication, and entertainment fewer people are relying on their PCs, tablets, and other gadgets when it comes to their day-to-day life.
Online gambling is no exception to this rule and there is no doubt that an increasing number of people are choosing a more convenient way to gamble whenever and wherever they want. Once you realize online gambling doesn’t have to imply being stuck at home all day in front of your computer but can instead be done remotely while you’re commuting to work, sitting on a park bench, or enjoying a Sunday morning at a local coffee shop it’s hard not to see the appeal.
Even though most gambling sites were primarily designed for PCs, more and more online casinos are adapting and updating their mobile sites and types of casino software, coming out with apps for your phone. With more gambling apps on the market, daily choices for players are becoming limitless and casinos have to work fast to provide the most optimal apps for their tech-savvy customers to stay ahead of the competition.
VR and AR Becoming Commonly Used
Just a few years ago VR (Virtual reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) simulators were considered to be the latest breakthrough in technology. Owned by very few, and quite pricy on the market they weren’t exactly considered to be household items. Today this technology is available to the general public at a fairly reasonable price and is implemented more and more in social media, entertainment, gaming apps, and even health care.
With the rapid growth of popularity and use of VR and AR in entertainment, especially in gaming it doesn’t take a genius to understand that in the following decade, this technology will play a crucial role in immersing customers more into the gaming experience as well as simultaneously enhancing said experience.
Increased Use of Blockchain Technology
Despite being most closely associated with cryptocurrencies, given that the application of blockchain technology is the most prevalent in that field, blockchain is undoubtedly gaining wider application in more and more branches of technology. Software developers have taken notice of the potential impact that blockchain technology can have on software development.
For example, Blockchain operated software is secure and safe due to the decentralized nature of the blockchain. This completely revolutionizes the way that data is stored and replicated. Multiple layers of protection keep the information safe from unauthorized access by third parties.
Another important upside of using blockchain is the complete lack of authority and censorship over its users and the data that is exchanged between them. Decentralized applications allow their users to engage in transactions without interference from a central authority thus making transactions cheaper, faster, and easier to be carried through.
Wider Adoption of AI
Once nothing more than a subject of science fiction, but today an increasingly prevalent reality in everyday life, Artificial Intelligence is getting a wider application in our lives every day.
Integrating AI in software development has significantly improved and simplified the way big companies stay up to date with consumers’ needs. Since AI can almost predict human behavior and interests perfectly, it provides more useful and relatable content for users across all platforms. Major companies like Amazon, Facebook, Google, and many more are becoming increasingly dependent on AI to provide a better quality experience to their users.
This will lead to more AI interactions in 2023 and the years to come since voice response and physical recognition systems are becoming more common.
Increased Cybersecurity
At a time when technology is an integral part of everyday life and more and more private data and financial resources are stored online, the threat of cyber attacks is increasing. If you become a hacker’s target, you can easily lose a large part, if not all, of your possessions. Therefore, to gain the trust of users, technology companies must take certain precautions and safeguards to avoid catastrophic losses for themselves and their clients.
Cloud-based systems are becoming a norm for an increasing number of businesses and despite their many perks, an important downside to these systems is that they can be easily breached and hacked if the right security measures aren’t implemented. That is where cybersecurity steps in. While hackers are becoming smarter and more cunning daily, so are cybersecurity companies that always have to be a few steps ahead. In the following years business will surely be booming for these companies since businesses are taking cybersecurity more seriously.1