Casino gaming – will online casinos take over?
In the modern age, even more things are becoming available online – from banking, depositing cheques and shopping, to booking holidays, working from home, and even seeing your friends and family. As technology continues to develop, we undoubtedly find ourselves being pushed into a new age.
Brick-and-mortar casinos are full of history, class, and offer the complete Hollywood experience for just about anyone who steps through their door. But, with a new-age of modern technology looming above us, and the incredible, immersive experience given to us by live casinos, the question remains: will online casinos ever completely take over?
Read on to find out more.
Online casino
Since the very first online casino in the UK took to our screens in 1996, technology has allowed for a huge variety of casino games to be played from the comfort of your very own home. Now, games can be streamed to any device with internet access, and with games like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and more slot games than you ever could’ve imagined, available to play at the tip of your fingers – there’s no wonder that online casinos are extremely popular in the modern day.
The games, despite not being hosted by a dealer, are kept fair by the use of Random Number Generators (RNG). A RNG is essentially a computer programme designed to create random combinations of numbers, symbols, or outcomes each second.
At an online casino, you can even play with a real-life human dealer in the live casino lobby. Here, you’ll find a huge variety of games, both classic and themed, hosted by a real-life dealer in a specialist designed studio, live-streamed to your device! The incredible animations, graphics and camera angles provide a seamless, immersive experience that truly brings the essence of the casino straight to your sofa.
It’s fair to say that as technology continues to progress beyond the already-futuristic gameplay we have available today, live casino definitely seems to be the way forward. As the most popular form of online casino gaming, and with everything we need available to us without leaving the house, why would we want to step outside to visit a land-based casino?
On-Land
Aside from the incredible history, architecture and artwork that many land-based casinos offer, the classy, Hollywood experience – despite being cleverly replicated by online casinos – remains unparalleled. The casino etiquette and exquisite dress code enable players to put on their fanciest outfit and flaunt their wealth all over the casino floor. Even if you enter with a small bankroll, you can still spend the night in a brick-and-mortar establishment feeling like a million dollars – enjoying the cuisine, entertainment and, in some cases, pools, spas, golf and five-star hotel!
On top of this, land-based casinos provide you with the chance to socialise, whilst the slot machines sing in the background, and be completely swept up in the casino-world. Many casinos even offer rewards programmes, so you can earn points to spend within the establishment during your stay, alongside many other activities to enjoy whilst you take a break from the popular games.
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There are many factors that a land-based casino has that an online casino just can’t compete with, and visa-versa. Therefore, it’s clear that, despite online casinos continuing to rise in popularity, the real thing is an experience to behold – and one that can be incomparable to online casino gameplay. Both experiences provide you with the thrill of the casino, but each excel in different elements – leaving space for the other to continue to bloom.
