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Why Did Online Poker Become So Popular?

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Poker has been an extremely popular game played by millions over many centuries. Almost everyone has at least heard of the game, with many people understanding how it’s played. With the expansion of the internet, there was a marked increase in the number of people getting into poker, due primarily to the introduction of online poker, which meant players could join games from the comfort of their homes without having to travel to big casinos to participate.

Online Poker Is Very Convenient

A considerable part of the reason that online poker has become so popular is simply the convenience of being able to play from wherever you want and whenever you like. Thanks to the internet, people from around the world all have access to playing poker. They no longer need to visit a casino and take time out of their day to travel and spend money on a hotel. If you have a mobile phone with an internet connection, then you will be able to jump right into a game of poker with no problems.

Online poker also has every type of poker you could think of, which means you can tailor your preferences to playing only, for example, Texas Hold’em or Omaha. The rules are exactly the same as when you play in person, which means you get the same experience, but instead of sitting around a table in a casino, you can sit on your couch at home. Of course, you will never be able to replicate the thrill of sitting at a big poker table with a real dealer. However, this soon could change with the introduction of technology such as virtual and augmented reality.  

In the near future, you may be able to put on a virtual reality headset and be transported into a virtual casino, and truly feel like you are there in person. This will only increase the popularity of online poker and will likely cause a lot of people to switch to playing online for good.

Online Poker Takes Skill

It is true that luck is an element of playing poker; however, those looking for a long and successful career playing the game need to have a lot of skill and an understanding of how poker works. Professionals have adopted many different strategies over the years to which they owe a lot of their success. These aren’t something learned overnight; it takes years of practice and analysis to achieve these skills to be a consistently successful poker player.  

Understanding the analytics and odds in poker is extremely important for those looking to win. This is even more important for those playing online because there is even less of a psychological side to the game, as you can’t see your opponents. For this reason, you will be relying on your knowledge of the game, which is why the top online poker players are some of the best poker players in the world. They are able to make judgments on the cards that they have and weigh up whether or not they have a good chance of winning the round.

Online Poker Is A Great Way To Socialize

Many people that play poker actually play because they both enjoy the game and find it a great way to socialize and meet new people. Poker gets a bunch of new faces around a table for hours at a time. This gives lots of time for people to really get to know one another and make new friends.

You might think that online poker may take this away from the in-person game; however, this is not the case. Although it is true that when playing online poker, you are stuck behind a screen, there is also the ability to chat with the other players in your poker game. Another benefit of online poker is that you can quickly jump tables to a whole new set of people. It is much easier to talk to lots of new people online than it is in person at a casino. For this reason, online poker is a great way to socialize while you enjoy the company of others playing one of your favorite games.

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NetBet Extends Its Danish Reach with Multiple Gaming Partnerships

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The famous European gambling brand NetBet attained a Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) license in late February 2024, expanding its global reach in one of Europe’s most developed Internet gaming markets. For its Danish launch, the NetBet platform partnered with top-name provider Pragmatic Play and Push Gaming, bringing titles like Razor Returns, Sweet Bonanza, and Gates of Olympus to Denmark-based game-of-chance aficionados.

While NetBet’s entry into this region got met with a positive reception, the operator headquartered in Malta quickly sought to build on the established momentum by striking multiple gaming partnerships with quality game suppliers with excellent industry standing.

In late March 2024, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital entertainment suppliers, Playson, revealed that it had teamed up with NetBet Denmark to supply the operator’s growth via its varied selection of titles, boasting famed mechanics like Hold and Win.

A week after the Playson agreement, NetBet Denmark’s PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, announced that the company is now in business with 1X2 Network. A day later (April 5th), two new NetBet provider deals became public between Amusnet Gaming and G Games. The first is the former digital arm of brick-and-mortar equipment supplier EGT, which boasts a catalog of over two hundred games, and the latter is the creator of successful slots like El Diablo, Thor’s Egg Hunt, and Cheeky Fruits 6 Deluxe.

The online casino, sports betting, and poker operator closed off an immensely fruitful April, noted by also landing deals with Sweden’s Nolimit City and Malta’s Play’n GO, Stakelogic, and Wazdan.

The Danish Online Gambling Market

In 2012, Denmark chose to regulate interactive gaming and sports betting over the Internet through its Gambling Act, establishing a state-owned monopoly over this sector by the Danish National Lottery – Danske Spil. When that happened, the Danish Gambling Authority, known as Spillemyndigheden, got born.

Post-2012, Denmark quickly became one of the most booming European gaming regions, and the Danish Gambling Authority notes that in the first decade of the existence of this Danish industry, gambling rates have increased by 7%, with much of this rise occurring in the Internet vertical. The country’s remote gambling market gets projected to now produce revenues of $1.16 billion in 2024, displaying a 3.23% yearly rise over the next five years, when it gets projected to hit a market size of $1.36 billion. In 2024, half ($570 million) of the generated revenues should come in from online casinos, with user penetration tallying to 15.5%. Sports betting should bring in $360 million in 2024, and Internet lotteries in Denmark get guessed to rake in $230 million this year.

While these figures are impressive, they represent a slight drop off (per user) compared to this market in 2022 and 2023. Estimates are that the online casino vertical will gradually continue to fall from year to year, but the remote sports betting sphere should hold steady.

Research by the Danish Gaming Authority shows that Danes most participate in lotteries and scratch card gambling, with 13.4% of the population playing these games, compared to 8.6% betting on sports and 4.1% on online casino-style products.

 

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Zillion Games launches Storm Fruits slot

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Zillion Games introduces Storm Fruits, a popular theme among players worldwide, brought to life as a vibrant fruit-themed slot packed with eye-catching animations of lightning and fireworks.

Storm Fruits combines high-volatility excitement with 25 paylines, ensuring thrilling gameplay that appeals to both seasoned players and newcomers. Key features include stacked wilds for increased win potential, giant symbols in free spins mode, and the Hold & Respin feature, where diamonds lock in place for even bigger rewards. Additionally, the Bonus Buy option allows players to jump straight into the action, making for an unforgettable gaming experience.

Add this game to your portfolio and delight your players with Storm Fruits today!

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Soft2Bet celebrates 8th Anniversary with 2-day Gala Dinner and Party in Budapest

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To mark this event, Soft2Bet also rewarded three lucky winners with a total prize of €88,888, split into three amounts: €55,555 for first place, €22,222 for second place, and €11,111 for third place.

In his speech, Soft2Bet CEO and Founder Uri Poliavich emphasised that Soft2Bet keeps the spirit of entrepreneurship with which it started in 2016 and, as the group launches the Soft2Bet Invest iGaming Innovation Fund, that “startups are the future” of the iGaming industry.

“We were all at the beginning of our journey once,” Uri added, “and that is why we launched Soft2Bet Invest: only startups can energise an industry that is demanding growth and innovation.”.

Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “Today more than ever the entrepreneurial spirit needs support and to be believed in and as we bring together more than 300 of our partners, we celebrate innovation, visionary thinking and new perspectives on the industry!”

 

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