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6 advantages of gambling in an online casino
1. It’s still a more practical option than using physical casinos
COVID-19 is still rife throughout the world. Depending on your location, it might not even be an option to visit a physical casino if government shutdown orders are still in place.
Online casinos eliminate this headache. Even after the COVID crisis is over, many people will still choose to use online casinos simply because it’s more convenient — you can do everything from the comfort of your own home, and whatever time of the day that suits you. Everything you could want to play is in one place!
2. The game selection is substantially bigger
When online casinos first made their debut back in the 90’s, the selection of games available was extremely modest. Many people were completely turned off by the idea, given how limited the games were, and how clunky the interfaces were.
Over the years, this has changed drastically. The vast majority of online casinos feature slick interfaces with a wide variety of games including online poker, slots, card games, and even live games hosted by human dealers that make you feel like you’re in an actual casino.
3. Online casinos offer secure transactions
Over the years, there have been many stories about people losing lots of money online due to insecure online transactions. Thankfully, technology has evolved dramatically since the first casino appeared online, and the gambling industry goes far to ensure that players’ funds and data are protected.
Unlike physical casinos that usually have very few options for deposits and withdrawals — i.e. they want you to pay with cold, hard cash — online casinos generally have a much wider range of banking options for depositing and withdrawing money.
To confirm that a casino is legit, you just need to check that it has a valid gambling license.
To get real opinions on casinos from real users, check out take some time to read some reviews before you jump in and start playing.
4. Online casinos have more bonus options
If you’ve ever been to a physical casino, you’ll know the rewards options leave much to be desired. It often seems like any benefits are reserved for the highest rollers, while you’re just left with a cup of coffee and some stale fries.
Online casinos are an entirely different ballgame. You’ll often get a substantial free welcome bonus on top of your original deposit, a reload bonus when you add a new deposit, free spins, and free games to encourage you to keep playing, and other VIP perks.
5. You can play at your own pace in an online casino
Playing in a physical casino makes it impossible to control the pace. The pace is entirely dictated by the casino employees, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed if you’re a brand new player and the pace is moving too quickly. Likewise, if you’ve been playing for a while, you may feel as if the game isn’t moving quickly enough, leaving you feeling bored and uninterested.
Playing online is a much lower pressure environment and gives you much more time to think through things, which can stop you rushing into things and losing money.
6. Online casinos allow you to access free games
Unlike physical casinos where most games require you to stake money, online casinos usually allow you to play free games without having to stake any of your own money. If you don’t have much money to play with, this is ideal.
Similarly, if you’re a new player and you don’t have much experience, this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn how to play new games without losing any money in the learning process.
Online casinos are a lot of fun, but remember your limits. Whether you are playing online or in a physical casino, you should always only play with what you can afford to lose.
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SOFTSWISS Wraps Up SiGMA Europe 2024 with Key Achievements
SOFTSWISS has successfully wrapped up its participation in SiGMA Europe 2024. This final major event of the year highlighted the achievements and progress of the iGaming industry over the past months. With a dynamic presence and the award-winning concept ‘Grab Success in iGaming’, SOFTSWISS made a lasting impact over the three action-packed days of the conference.
The SOFTSWISS booth became a nexus for clients, partners, and industry professionals, sparking new connections and fueling discussions on the latest trends. Among the highlights was the unveiling of the iGaming Trends Report 2025, offering a forward-looking analysis of the industry’s trajectory. Positioned as the ‘mother of all conferences’, SiGMA Europe proved the ideal stage for the report’s launch, with all 27,000 attendees able to grant complimentary access to this vital resource.
“iGaming is growing at a rapid pace, and for many, the main challenge is to keep up with this growth. SOFTSWISS takes a much broader view in this regard: it is important for us to understand where iGaming is heading and anticipate trends in order to strengthen our leadership positions,” said Vitali Matsukevich, COO at SOFTSWISS.
Before the expo officially opened, SOFTSWISS was honoured as the Best Platform Provider at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2024. This accolade is a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering robust, innovative technology solutions that empower iGaming operators worldwide.
One of the event’s most highly anticipated discussions, “How to Choose a Secure and Safe Crypto Casino,” featured Vitali Matsukevich among its expert panellists. The session drew a full house, reflecting the high interest in the future of crypto casinos amidst the evolving global economic and political landscape.
During the discussion, Matsukevich shared his deep knowledge and insights on leveraging blockchain technology to ensure smarter, safer choices for consumers in the crypto casino space. His expertise underscored SOFTSWISS’ position at the forefront of innovation in this fast-growing market segment.
SiGMA Europe 2024 provided a platform not only to showcase SOFTSWISS’ accomplishments but also to reaffirm its role as an industry leader. Already preparing for the next major event, ICE Barcelona 2025 in January, SOFTSWISS will once again present its cutting-edge tools and insights to operators worldwide.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Casino Guru and Mindway AI advance RG self-test game in time for SGW24
Casino Guru, the leading online casino database and a champion of informed play in the gambling industry, continues to build upon its responsible gambling partnership with Mindway AI, a prominent RG tech and solutions provider focusing on offering actionable real-time insight into consumer gambling behavior, by launching the revised campaign focused on the Gamalyze self-assessment game, in time for Safer Gambling Week 2024 (SGW24).
The game, a reinvention of the self-test, is a card game that allows players to analyze their own gambling habits through engaging and anonymous play. Thanks to a dedicated widget that welcomes players on the home page, the game is available directly on Casino Guru’s website and is also featured as “Game of the Week.”
To help further improve this year’s reach, Casino Guru has teamed up with several casino partners, including CasinoFriday, Shotz, Roman Casino, giving players the opportunity to explore the game while gaining deeper insights into their own gambling habits.
Casino Guru has reached out to subscribers with additional details about the campaign, aiming to significantly expand its impact and raise awareness among a larger audience.
Previous campaign iterations received 1,800 gameplays each, and Casino Guru is now determined to improve on this milestone.
Šimon Vincze, Casino Guru’s Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling, shared the following: “I am excited about this year’s upgrade to the campaign and can’t wait to see the results. Together with Niamh from Mindway AI, we were looking for ways to attract more people to play the game and learn more about the risks involved as a natural part of their gambling experience. The upgrades we introduced are promising, and we are confident we can increase the numbers significantly.”
Once the self-test game is completed, Mindway AI provides players with detailed feedback on their gameplay, and analyze certain behavioral markers, such as how players respond to rewards and losses, the frequency of their wins and how risky their gambling behavior is.
Ultimately, the assessment seeks to improve people’s understanding of their own risk-taking behavior, and what they can learn from it. Both companies are dedicated to bringing the concept of safer gambling to the forefront of players’ awareness, and this innovative collaboration allows them to achieve this goal in a creative and enjoyable manner.
To access the widget and test your gambling style, head over to Casino Guru’s home page and click on the widget in the upper right corner of the screen, or check the “Game of the Week,” which will feature Gamalyze throughout SGW24.
Casino Guru and Mindway AI first introduced the campaign several years ago, boosting its reach in a player-centric way in time for SGW24.
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Expert comment: Safer Gambling Week 2024
Safer Gambling Week commentary
As a company focused on generating high-quality, responsible gambling traffic to our operator partner sites, safer gambling is a daily consideration for QiH Group. We recognise Safer Gambling Week as a valuable opportunity to stay engaged with the broader industry conversations and to hear from the community on responsible gambling.
As affiliates are often an initial touchpoint for customers, our priority is maintaining a safe, compliant environment that benefits our partners and, ultimately, their customers.
We believe in supporting a balanced approach where gambling remains what it should be: safe, enjoyable entertainment.
– Andrew Lee, COO, QiH Group
Being a firm of licensing solicitors, one of our principal roles is helping our clients stay compliant with the Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice, and the licensing objectives, so responsible gambling is something we focus on every day for clients.
It is important that we raise awareness of safer gambling and signpost the professional help and support services that are available to those who need it – ensuring the millions of people who enjoy gambling responsibly continue to do so in a safe environment.
– Nick Arron, Lead Solicitor, Poppleston Allen
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