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A brief history of live dealer casino games
After nearly two decades of their introduction, live dealer casino games can now be hailed as a game changer for online gambling operators. Those games offered players an opportunity to enjoy the same thrills of brick-and-mortar casinos from the comfort of their home.
Newly emerging technologies help to provide a more authentic live dealer casino gambling experience. Strong competition and fast communication channels mean that companies have to keep on upgrading and reinventing themselves. Gambling operators have the means and great prospects to offer live dealer table games that will make players feel like in a brick-and-mortar casino without leaving the comfort of their homes.
People who enjoy online casino games are very demanding and they are entitled to be so. They have got so many choices out there, that they can afford to be picky. To cater for this special breed of casino fans, gambling operators cannot make compromises. The random number generator is audited for fairness at most of the leading casinos, yet roulette, blackjack and baccarat fans prefer to avoid it altogether. That is because the thrills of playing against real dealers cannot be substituted in a game played against algorithms.
If you read the complete review on vegasmaster you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that players have real choices at the best casinos. All popular table games are available in dual formats, so they can choose between the RNG and live dealer games. Celerity and the advantage of playing several games simultaneously are some of the arguments in favour of choosing the random number generator games. Having said this, the overwhelming majority of those who love roulette, blackjack and baccarat prefer to stick to the table staffed by real croupiers.
Leading casinos and those who have the resources to expand their portfolio, constantly try to innovate the industry. The result is a collection of games that allow players to enjoy the best of both worlds. Gambling operators who run a live dealer casino and also a bookmaker, try to provide their members with incentives to experience both gambling avenues. Ladbrokes Coral is a shining example of operator that uses the latest technologies to promote its different types of gambling.
In partnership with Playtech, they have introduced an original bet slip solution allowing punters to watch and bet on sports while enjoying live dealer games. The advantage is that they do not have to leave the live dealer casino to see what happens in the match involving their favourite teams. They can enjoy the best of both worlds and spend less time while gambling twice as effective. What usually happens is that such technological advancements and original solutions are quickly embraced by competitors. We expect others to follow this example and provide equally convenient solutions to their customers.
The surging popularity of live dealer casinos does not mean that other popular genres are losing traction with the modern gambler. In fact, the exact opposite happens as they complement each other and encourage people to try different things all the time. Slots remain the dominant genre and there are more games belonging to this gambling type than all the others genres combined. One of the main reasons for why they continue to dominate the market is that it is easy to understand how slot machines work.
Anyone can enjoy slots without any previous experience and players do not require a sizable bankroll either. The betting limits are extremely low and at the same time players can find slots that allow them to bet significantly larger sums. Perhaps the greatest incentive for players to spin their reels is the fact that some of them can produce big winnings. Progressive jackpot games can make millionaires when least expected and with a minimal investment.
Source: easyreadernews.com
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SKS365 keeps investing in people: GROW People Management Program took the next level
11 experienced people managers from the SKS365 group’s 4 locations gathered last week in Belgrade for the new GROW People Management Program. From 15 th to 19 th of April, through trainings, discussions, and social connections, people had the opportunity to further grow individually and as a team, while enjoying Belgrade’s city center and rivers.
Created in 2023 with the purpose of building foundation people management skills across the organization, GROW initiative evolved this year by including a new, advanced program for experienced people managers to further consolidate their skills and prepare for future opportunities.
Building and fostering connections, sharing experiences, and enjoying team building experiences – all these activities have been part of the GROWpmp agenda for the 11 people managers coming from Commercial, Product and Development, Finance, and Sportsbook departments of the group’s 4 locations – Malta, Italy, Austria, Serbia.
GROWpmp included a variety of topics that people managers in SKS365 recognized as the key areas for management development. Topics such as influence through communication, team effectiveness, DEI, through to presentation skills and business topics like understanding finance and management reporting, were delivered with the support of external professionals and internal experts, while designed and organized by the SKS365 People & Culture team.
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Kindred’s Share of Revenue from High-risk Players Shows Slight Increase
Kindred Group plc’s (Kindred) share of revenue from high-risk players showed a slight increase to 3.2% (Q4 2023 3.1%) in the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the high-risk revenue share decreased marginally. The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions came in at 87.1% (compared to 87.4% in Q4 2023 and 83.0% in Q1 2023). This sustained trajectory in the improvement effect after interventions, observed over an extended period, serves as a testament to the strong dedication and collective efforts throughout the company. It reflects Kindred’s ongoing commitment to fostering positive change within the industry.
“We continue to see our share of revenue from high-risk players fluctuate quarter to quarter, and we are working closely with all teams across the company to support customers towards a more sustainable gambling experience. However, it is encouraging to see that our Journey towards Zero data has steadily decreased since 2020. A similar trend can be seen across the healthier gambling behaviour effect after interventions. This tells us two things: our work is paying off, but we need to continue to push ourselves to propel a sustainable progression,” Alexander Westrell, Director of Communications at Kindred Group, said.
“It was very encouraging to witness the open and transparent discussions at the Sustainable Gambling Conference in London on 20 March, where those with lived experience shared their important stories. Also, it is evident that technology is moving forward, and will provide greater opportunities to detect and intervene in the future. We hope to see more regulators engage with the industry and with experts to secure a more sustainable industry for everyone,” Alexander Westrell added.
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PENN Entertainment Names Aaron LaBerge as Chief Technology Officer
PENN Entertainment announced that Aaron LaBerge has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective July 1, 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Mr. LaBerge will report directly to PENN CEO & President Jay Snowden.
In his new role, Mr. LaBerge will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and execution for PENN, while leading the multinational team of technologists and serving as the key business leader for the company’s Interactive division.
Mr. LaBerge spent more than 20 years at The Walt Disney Company, in two stints separated by five and a half years as a technology entrepreneur. He was most recently President & Chief Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN where he was responsible for driving all technology and product development in support of The Walt Disney Company’s two media divisions. In that role, he helped set the vision and strategic leadership for how Disney uses technology to enable storytelling and innovation, drive its business, and create unparalleled consumer experiences with entertainment and sports content.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Aaron’s caliber join our PENN executive team. Having overseen a global organization of thousands of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, and data scientists that created some of the largest scale and most successful media properties in the world, there is no better candidate to lead our Technology and Interactive division into its future. I know Aaron is looking forward to working with Todd George, our head of operations, and our entire Executive Team to continue growing our position as a leader in online gaming, sports betting, and digital sports media,” Mr. Snowden said.
“I’m excited to join another talented team at PENN Interactive and lead our technology strategy. PENN Entertainment is at the forefront of the fast-changing gaming and sports media industry. I plan to use my experience from Disney and ESPN to help make ESPN BET an essential piece of the sports fan experience. Together, we’ll push the limits and redefine how fans interact with sports and gaming,” Mr. LaBerge said.
Prior to his most recent role at the Walt Disney Company, Mr. LaBerge was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ESPN from 2015 to 2018. At ESPN he played an instrumental role in the growth of ESPN’s consumer-facing digital media products and services – leading many of ESPN’s most ambitious and challenging projects and helping establish ESPN’s position as the leader in digital sports and innovative sports technology development. He was a key architect in the design, development, and engineering of ESPN’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bristol, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; and Austin, TX, as well as data centers and infrastructure that connect those facilities around the world, as well as the technology design and development to support the launch of the multi-platform SEC Network.
Between 2007 and 2012, LaBerge was co-founder and CEO of Fanzter, Inc. – a venture-funded consumer software and digital product development company. At Fanzter, he directed all day-to-day operations and led the development and launch of a variety of consumer-focused internet and mobile products, ground-breaking social and commerce technologies and more.
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