Publications by Iryna SI

Sports betting is a popular activity that involves result prediction of games, matches, races in different kinds of sports (horse racing, football, golf, basketball, hockey, track cycling just to name a few). This entertainment is popular across the world, but several countries prefer sportsbook to any other type of gambling. What are they?

A casino offers a wide variety of entertainment: table games (like roulette or baccarat), blackjack, and poker. However, slot machines seem to be the most popular pastime for visitors, and this popularity results in a great diversity of releases on all possible themes and with numerous modern features. What is more, the number of slot machines an operator offers is usually bigger than the number of all other games. But what is the secret of such great popularity of this type of gaming and which countries are totally fan about slots?

The online gambling industry, including sportsbook and online casino, became legal in Spain in 2011. Since then, the interest of players to virtual wagering grows constantly, as the services offered by online operators allow their customers to experience the atmosphere of land-based gambling without leaving their homes. Thus, the share of online gambling in Spain has doubled since 2012 and comprised 12.1% of the total gambling in 2019. The predictions also show that interactive betting in Spain will win the preferences of users, and its share in the gross win will increase by 30% in 2024.

Slot machines have taken over the rest of the casino content lately, especially among those players that choose online gaming over land-based options. It is not a surprise if you consider the appeal of slots. On top of a simple game of chance, they can offer thrilling plots, a variety of themes, numerous features that constantly evolve, and new slot variations, including the combination of slot mechanics with video game features. Nonetheless, some research shows that there are countries that are still loyal to the traditional concepts of casinos and often prefer table games to any other type of entertainment. What are those countries? Find the top 5 of them below.

Microgaming is probably the first name the gaming industry is associated with. This award-winning and record-breaking studio was launched in 1994, contributing to the world of gambling ever since. Microgaming operates the Quickfire platform, boasts a legendary Mega Moolah progressive slot that is registered in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for the largest online slot payout. And the company does not stop impressing its fans. Microgamingrecently started a new project to diversify and refresh its portfolio. What is the best way to do this? Get new independent studios with a modern perspective and innovative ideas involved. The project was successfully launched in 2018. Since that time, Microgaming constantly announces cooperation with new studios and expands ...

Slots are the darlings of this century, bringing untold rewards, huge excitement, and a tangible pace of play. As Slot developers compete to create the most innovative new features, ways to award prizes, or generally just dazzle players, you’ll find a massive range of thrilling Slots and game concepts available online. Today we’re going to look at a Slots style that’s pushing gameplay further than ever before; Megaways™ Slots - created byBig Time Gaming (BTG)and licensed out to other software providers on a per-game basis. ...

Renowned for its developed economy, high quality of life, and inclusiveness, Canada has adopted an open-minded approach to gambling activity. Having said that, it still remains something of an enigma in terms of gambling, where its nearest neighbor, the US, hasfully embracedthe potential of betting for generating revenue and supporting strong economic growth. The Canadian market has remained like its legislative outlook in as much as it is a patchwork of provincial markets, each with their own legislation and challenges in operation. According to a research paper byResearchandMarkets.comthe Canadian gambling industry is characterized by a shift from land-based to online gambling activity. Moreover, brick-and-mortar betting establishments hav...

When it comes to technologies, they influence every sphere, making services faster and more accessible, and the customer experience more convenient. Online gambling has also been developed to meet the interests of Internet-oriented customers. However, the question about the share of interactive or online sites, in the total gambling sector is still open. Does it overtake land-based casinos? What is the potential of offline operators? What correlation between these two spheres will be in the future? Despite the common belief that online gambling grows significantly every year and gains major influence,H2GCreports on the total gross win show that land-based gambling continues to lead and preserves a strong position in the market. In 2018, the total gross win for land-based...