The online gambling sector represents the perfect example of how tradition and innovation can go together, finding an ideal meeting point. On the one hand, online casinos maintain all the classic gambling games, but on the other hand they present a completely new experience, never seen before. Accessibility, convenience and a remarkable abundance in terms of options are just some of the characteristics that make online gambling a very successful sector. In short, we are talking about a phenomenon that is revolutionizing the habits of enthusiasts: a path characterized by innovation, which deserves further investigation.
The history of online gaming and the first steps
Online gambling has its roots in the 90s, with the advent of the Internet and the boom of the digital age. The first online casino software was developed by Microgaming, while the first license was granted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, way back in 1994.
Since then, the sector has undergone rapid evolution. In the beginning, online casinos offered few games and the quality of the software was quite poor. On the other hand, with the progress of technology and the development of better software, online casinos have become increasingly sophisticated and able to offer an increasingly varied offering, incorporating all the traditional gambling pastimes, from slot machines to roulette.
Another fundamental step was the introduction of new regulatory standards, such as the one established by eCOGRA (e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). In Italy, however, the license granted by the AAMS later arrived, which later became ADM (Customs and Monopolies Agency). It should be underlined that, in the Peninsula, the only online casino sites considered legal are - precisely - those with this certification.
Online casinos and the latest digital news
The online gaming sector has continued to evolve, year after year, integrating new technologies to increasingly meet the needs of players, also in terms of security. For example, just think of bonuses, as in the case of free spins in crypto casinos, and the use of the same cryptocurrencies to make deposits and withdrawals at some gambling platforms. Other extras created over time were welcome bonuses for new users and no deposit bonuses.
Obviously the birth of mobile gambling has opened a new path, opening the doors of gaming in full mobility from smartphones, via browser or through the use of specific apps. It is also worth mentioning the latest methods which, in recent years, have established increasingly higher standards in terms of video game offerings. In this case we are referring above all to live online casinos, which have a live video connection with the tables of classic casinos, allowing the player to combine - once again - tradition and innovation.
Finally, virtual reality and augmented reality applied to gambling platforms should also be mentioned: a revolution that, in all likelihood, will soon take hold definitively in Italy too, although at the moment there is still little practical evidence.
