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Published on February 5th, 2020 | by Sunit Nandi

Charting the evolution of online casinos

If you’re a fan of casino games, chances are you enjoy playing their online versions. From Roulette to Blackjack, and Craps to Baccarat, there are numerous online casino games to sink your teeth into. The latest games have all the advantages of modern software technology, with bright appealing graphics, speedy gameplay, and ultimate fairness thanks to computerised random number generators (RNGs). You can even play live casino online, allowing you to interact with a real-life dealer and players through the power of the internet. What a time to be alive, right?

Online casinos have had a long way to come to bring us the current pristine gaming experience we all enjoy today. Since the very early days of the internet, online gaming sites have been growing and evolving. Let’s take a look back at the earlier days of online casinos, and how this popular pastime has leaped boldly into the 21^st century.

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Humble beginnings

The commercialisation of the internet meant that gambling companies were presented with a new way of making casino games available to play. The relatively simple nature of many casinos games is one reason why they were perfectly suited to online play. From 1994, online gaming sites began to appear, and naturally the graphics and gameplay were basic, but the key concept was one that gained traction fast.

More and more online casino options emerged over the next few years, as companies realised their popularity and potential for growth. This led to increased regulation and safety for players, a vital aspect of online casinos – and today’s online gaming options ensure maximum security. Further advancements led to multiplayer technology being made available, allowing players to interact with each other and create a more social experience.

As online casino popularity developed into the 2000s, the landscape began to grow in terms of the prizes and incentives on offer for the player. More bonuses and promotions were made available to new players, jackpots grew in size, and on the whole, games improved both in terms of gameplay and potential rewards for players.

Poker, in particular, gained widespread popularity online, as people who loved playing but didn’t have the opportunity to play in physical Poker tournaments were able to show off their skills in an online environment against players from all over the world.

The modern age

Now, online casino options are the best they’ve ever been. There is a huge selection of games and variations on the classics. Slots have become massively popular due to the wide range of themed games and fun twists on the classic slot machines of brick-and-mortar casinos. Bingo has also enjoyed a revolution thanks to the birth of online casinos, breathing new life into the pastime and inspiring new players to pick it up.

Advanced software and graphics mean these games are more immersive than ever before, perfectly reflecting the glitz and glamour of visiting a brick-and-mortar establishment. Live casinos mean that the unique social buzz of games like Blackjack is maintained, and good times can be had with other gamers all from the comfort of your own home.

The modern gaming enthusiast has so many different options available in terms of type of game, and how to play it. Online casinos have come a long way over the last 30 years or so. We don’t know what the future holds for the industry, but there’s no doubt that more exciting times lie ahead for casino lovers.

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Sunit Nandi I'm the leader of Techno FAQ. Also an engineering college student with immense interest in science and technology. Other interests include literature, coin collecting, gardening and photography. Always wish to live life like there's no tomorrow.