Interesting Facts About Online Casinos

[Davidvictorson]

My curiosity drove me to research and create this topic. Covid -19 saw the proliferation of online casinos and the statistics of have been increasing by the day. Today, my intention is to with you some interesting facts about online casinos. Some you may know while others you may not know. I hope you learn a thing or two.

FACT 1: The First Online Casino Hit the Web in 1994
It’s hard to believe that online casino gaming has been around for more than 25 years, but that is in fact the case. Developed by Microgaming, a company undoubtedly ahead of its time, the first online casino popped up just about 100 years exactly after the first slot machines started making their way onto the casino floor.

FACT 2: At any time, 1 in 10 internet users is gambling.
11% of internet activity worldwide is made up of gamblers using online casinos.

FACT 3: Roulette is “the devil’s game.”
Roulette is sometimes called “the devil’s game” because the total of all the numbers on the wheel is 666 hence it is often associated with the devil’s supposed number.

FACT 4: In some places, citizens can ONLY gamble online.
There’s at least one place in the world where residents are banned from gambling in person, but they can still get their kicks online. That place? Monaco. Yes, Monaco with the glamorous, world famous casinos that feature in James Bond movies. It seems only tourists and superspies get to step inside that elegant world.

FACT 5: Online gambling and gender
Online casino gamblers are predominantly male. It is considered that about 11% of those people who access the Internet actively use gambling websites. Annual statistics say that over 80% of the people in the online casinos are going to be male. Of course, this does incorporate all forms of Internet gambling, so betting is also included. Another interesting fact is that gamblers tend to be over the age of 30 years, and this serves them well because gambling problems are predominantly in the younger male gambler who is 7.5 times more likely to become addicted and have a financial crisis than their female counterparts.
I must add that this is dependent on the location. For example this research suggest that more than half of all active Swedish players are women

FACT 6: 90% of slots players opt for online casino gaming than at land-based casinos
Only 10% of punters choose to play slots at a land based casino while 90% of the players choose online casinos. This means that it is more interesting to play games online.

FACT 7: You can tip the dealer in online live casino games
Just like in land based casinos, some operators like Evolution gaming provide the player to tip the live dealer in appreciation for good service in case they wish to do so.

FACT 8: Most Popular Game
Not only are slots almost exclusively played online these days, but they are also the most popular game. Perhaps the rules of table games such as roulette and craps are too hard to get the hang of or maybe people just like the mindless fun after a long day in the office. But whatever the reason slots are by far and away the most popular games to play.

What other interesting facts about online casinos do you know?
https://www.gamblingsites.org/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-online-casino-gambling/
https://www.thephonecasino.com/blogs/online-casino-facts.html
https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/12/19226/18-Fun-Facts-About-Online-Casino--
https://www.gambling.com/country-overviews/monaco
https://1883magazine.com/top-10-interesting-facts-about-online-casinos/
https://baronmag.ca/2022/06/7-fun-facts-about-online-casinos-you-should-know-about/
www.translationroyale.com/how-are-women-changing-the-online-gambling-industry

[ralle14]

Fact number 7 is probably the surprising fact for me since i've been playing at Evolution gaming countless times already and I still haven't seen that tipping feature. I would've tipped a few dealers if the feature was more visible or maybe it's only limited to a few tables or casinos.

The last one was obvious but it's still an interesting one knowing it has a high house edge you would've expected fewer people to play the game but it still remains popular as more providers make different variations of slots.

[swogerino]

Fact number 8 is a well known one.That will continue to be the top for many years to come and the reason is simple,in slot machines we have a huge variety of slots,themes,sounds,graphics and what is most important different bonus games mechanics in almost every slot,almost all of them have a unique bonus.Beside this in most of these games you can have the option to buy in the bonus game or feature game when you are feeling that luck is not on your side at specific times so you don't go away bored without trying the bonus game.

[iv4n]

Fact number 8 is a well known one.That will continue to be the top for many years to come and the reason is simple,in slot machines we have a huge variety of slots,themes,sounds,graphics and what is most important different bonus games mechanics in almost every slot,almost all of them have a unique bonus.Beside this in most of these games you can have the option to buy in the bonus game or feature game when you are feeling that luck is not on your side at specific times so you don't go away bored without trying the bonus game.

And it's a lot easier to navigate through all of them in online than at a land-based casino, it's why fact No. 6 says that 90% of slot players are playing online, including me. I can't even imagine myself going to land casino to play slots... moving from slot to slot after minutes of playing, maybe waiting for someone else to stand up from my favorite slot. Playing slots online is a lot better experience, big screen and a big (huge) choice of providers, each with many attractive slots and other live games.

[uneng]

FACT 2: At any time, 1 in 10 internet users is gambling.
11% of internet activity worldwide is made up of gamblers using online casinos.

Considering 5.16 billion people in the world access internet, according to this data, it means 567 million internet users in the world are gamblers. And only 64% of world' population is believed to access internet, so there is another portion of gamblers among the rest of 36% global population who are also gamblers, but at land based casinos exclusively. Very interesting numbers regards the imposing gambling adoption worldwide.

[bitzizzix]

A very real fact is number 8. Because online slot games display very entertaining visuals and audio, they can also provide big profits.
and what makes slots continue to be popular and also top because it is very easy to play even children and parents can play it because it is very easy, and with a way of playing that is easy to understand, with limited capital it is often the player's choice.

[Kakmakr]

"90% of slots players opt for online casino gaming than at land-based casinos" .... I think the reason for this is the house edge. The Brick n Mortar casinos have a lot more expenses to pay to operate a Brick n mortar casino, so their house edge or RTP (return to player) sucks... compared to online casinos.

So you might get the "feeling" that you are gambling longer with the same money that you spend on a casino. There are also a much larger variety of Slots online, compared to the amount of Slots that you get in some of these casinos. (Slots are also accessible 24/7 ...and you do not have to wait for someone to stop playing, before you can play that slot) 

[flipme]

Honestly, hearing that fact made me a little bit happy. Slot games are also the best for me. I especially love the game Crash. I sometimes play crash after a long day at the office, but I can also play it while in the office. Actually, I like to bet more on sports events, but I also play slot games. Also, I didn't know that online casinos have been a part of our lives for almost 30 years. This information is also very interesting.

[dothebeats]

First online casino didn't really 'hit the web' in 1994. They completed it in 1994 but most of the tools and other end-user stuff didn't really launch until 1995. And even then, the experience isn't really that great, but it's something that propelled us closer to what online casinos are right now since people got the idea and they just developed things even further from there.

Also for the slot games, that is something I didn't know first. All I know is that there are tons of possible bet combinations, but never knew it reached up to 666. And it's more fun online because of RTP. Online casinos are quite generous on that part compared to land-based casinos.

[Rruchi man]

FACT 2: At any time, 1 in 10 internet users is gambling.
11% of internet activity worldwide is made up of gamblers using online casinos.

I know that the statistics say 1 in 10 internet users, but I feel the number is on the increase and varies from place to place depending on laws either prohibiting or promoting gambling. In my locale, from rough statistical assumptions, I'd say 3 in 10 internet users are involved in gambling because almost every youth I have been in contact with around me is involved in one form of gambling or the other, ranging from sports betting to slots.

[acroman08]

My curiosity drove me to research and create this topic. Covid -19 saw the proliferation of online casinos and the statistics of have been increasing by the day. Today, my intention is to with you some interesting facts about online casinos. Some you may know while others you may not know. I hope you learn a thing or two.

FACT 1: The First Online Casino Hit the Web in 1994
It’s hard to believe that online casino gaming has been around for more than 25 years, but that is in fact the case. Developed by Microgaming, a company undoubtedly ahead of its time, the first online casino popped up just about 100 years exactly after the first slot machines started making their way onto the casino floor.

I tried checking whether the casino "the gaming club" is still operational after all these years and found a casino that is called "gamingclub.com" which was registered in 1997(at least according to who.is), so I am not sure if it is the same casino as the one that was mentioned in the article.

[PX-Z]

I'll take this more on trivia than facts, they might be the same but they are completely different. Especially the #7, it's interesting though, because i didn't think its possible coz i never seen one, although i didn't check the site yet if its possible.

The #1 is a fact, no doubt.

[Fortify]

My curiosity drove me to research and create this topic. Covid -19 saw the proliferation of online casinos and the statistics of have been increasing by the day. Today, my intention is to with you some interesting facts about online casinos. Some you may know while others you may not know. I hope you learn a thing or two.

FACT 1: The First Online Casino Hit the Web in 1994
It’s hard to believe that online casino gaming has been around for more than 25 years, but that is in fact the case. Developed by Microgaming, a company undoubtedly ahead of its time, the first online casino popped up just about 100 years exactly after the first slot machines started making their way onto the casino floor.

FACT 2: At any time, 1 in 10 internet users is gambling.
11% of internet activity worldwide is made up of gamblers using online casinos.

FACT 3: Roulette is “the devil’s game.”
Roulette is sometimes called “the devil’s game” because the total of all the numbers on the wheel is 666 hence it is often associated with the devil’s supposed number.

FACT 4: In some places, citizens can ONLY gamble online.
There’s at least one place in the world where residents are banned from gambling in person, but they can still get their kicks online. That place? Monaco. Yes, Monaco with the glamorous, world famous casinos that feature in James Bond movies. It seems only tourists and superspies get to step inside that elegant world.

FACT 5: Online gambling and gender
Online casino gamblers are predominantly male. It is considered that about 11% of those people who access the Internet actively use gambling websites. Annual statistics say that over 80% of the people in the online casinos are going to be male. Of course, this does incorporate all forms of Internet gambling, so betting is also included. Another interesting fact is that gamblers tend to be over the age of 30 years, and this serves them well because gambling problems are predominantly in the younger male gambler who is 7.5 times more likely to become addicted and have a financial crisis than their female counterparts.
I must add that this is dependent on the location. For example this research suggest that more than half of all active Swedish players are women

FACT 6: 90% of slots players opt for online casino gaming than at land-based casinos
Only 10% of punters choose to play slots at a land based casino while 90% of the players choose online casinos. This means that it is more interesting to play games online.

FACT 7: You can tip the dealer in online live casino games
Just like in land based casinos, some operators like Evolution gaming provide the player to tip the live dealer in appreciation for good service in case they wish to do so.

FACT 8: Most Popular Game
Not only are slots almost exclusively played online these days, but they are also the most popular game. Perhaps the rules of table games such as roulette and craps are too hard to get the hang of or maybe people just like the mindless fun after a long day in the office. But whatever the reason slots are by far and away the most popular games to play.

What other interesting facts about online casinos do you know?

Those are some pretty interesting facts and didn't know a few of them. You need a passport if you want to enter a casino in Monaco - other forms of identity document like drivers licenses are not accepted and you'll get turned away. I imagine that Monaco residents are either super rich and hold dual citizenship if they wanted to skirt that entry rule, or they can simply pop over the border into Spain or Italy to find that bit of excitement. I find it fascinating that so many people are drawn to online slot games because they are so clearly rigged to favor the house. I guess they are the most popular because most elements are controlled by the casino and they don't have potential third party issues like collusion and other forms of cheating to handle.

[Saint-loup]

FACT 7: You can tip the dealer in online live casino games
Just like in land based casinos, some operators like Evolution gaming provide the player to tip the live dealer in appreciation for good service in case they wish to do so.

Where have you seen that bro? It's just a copy-paste BS IMO because as ralle14 said, nobody has ever seen that. I often play there like many people here and I have never seen a dealer saying thank you for the tip. In addition when people ask if it's possible to tip them they reply no it's not possible, so it doesn't depend on the casino you are using obviously, Evolution just doesn't allow that to anyone. I'm surprised you didn't bother to check that yourself before posting it, I thought you were gambling at online casinos actually.

Fact number 7 is probably the surprising fact for me since i've been playing at Evolution gaming countless times already and I still haven't seen that tipping feature. I would've tipped a few dealers if the feature was more visible or maybe it's only limited to a few tables or casinos.

No it's not hidden, or only available at some tables, it just doesn't exist at Evolution unlike few other providers allowing it.

[TimeTeller]

FACT 7: You can tip the dealer in online live casino games
Just like in land based casinos, some operators like Evolution gaming provide the player to tip the live dealer in appreciation for good service in case they wish to do so.

Where have you seen that bro? It's just a copy-paste BS IMO because as ralle14 said, nobody has ever seen that. I often play there like many people here and I have never seen a dealer saying thank you for the tip. In addition when people ask if it's possible to tip them they reply no it's not possible, so it doesn't depend on the casino you are using obviously, Evolution just doesn't allow that to anyone. I'm surprised you didn't bother to check that yourself before posting it, I thought you were gambling at online casinos actually.

Fact number 7 is probably the surprising fact for me since i've been playing at Evolution gaming countless times already and I still haven't seen that tipping feature. I would've tipped a few dealers if the feature was more visible or maybe it's only limited to a few tables or casinos.

No it's not hidden, or only available at some tables, it just doesn't exist at Evolution unlike few other providers allowing it.

Never seen this as well. Maybe, the OP can give us an actual example of casino that have this kind of feature.
I can understand with offline casinos, but with online casinos, don't know if this is indeed happening.
The facts presented may have some deviations to reality but these will give us idea about online casinos.
But we can definitely say that the online gambling population is increasing day by day, just look at the online casinos that are being launched everyday.

[livingfree]

The #7.

I have played some online gambling games and there's really a way to tip the dealer. Those that have been winning a lot every round or table, they're tipping the dealers.

That's why that profession is also a lucrative one that they'll just receive the tip eventually when someone's lucky enough in winning the specific game that they're the dealer to the players.

[bittraffic]

My curiosity drove me to research and create this topic. Covid -19 saw the proliferation of online casinos and the statistics of have been increasing by the day. Today, my intention is to with you some interesting facts about online casinos. Some you may know while others you may not know. I hope you learn a thing or two.

FACT 1: The First Online Casino Hit the Web in 1994
It’s hard to believe that online casino gaming has been around for more than 25 years, but that is in fact the case. Developed by Microgaming, a company undoubtedly ahead of its time, the first online casino popped up just about 100 years exactly after the first slot machines started making their way onto the casino floor.

I tried checking whether the casino "the gaming club" is still operational after all these years and found a casino that is called "gamingclub.com" which was registered in 1997(at least according to who.is), so I am not sure if it is the same casino as the one that was mentioned in the article.

1997 is also the first time I find myself looking into the world wide web. but they already existed long before this, they already have it in mind that online gambling can be a different industry in the future. And so here we are now.

FACT 8. Not only the most popular but also the most profitable for casinos and also addictive to gamblers. I think I read it also somewhere here where SLOT is the gateway of women to get into gambling addiction.

[chaser15]

FACT 7: You can tip the dealer in online live casino games
Just like in land based casinos, some operators like Evolution gaming provide the player to tip the live dealer in appreciation for good service in case they wish to do so.

Seriously, a direct tip? How's the payment or transfer happened?

But maybe, I can compare it to our Online Bingo here where users can send a paid emoji/emoticons* to the current game host. Maybe that paid emoji works as a bonus (aside from host charm rankings) to that said host and a sort of compensation is waiting.

These facts shared by the OP are more trivia to me.

[crzy]

Fact#2 seems to be interesting as many prefer this game option because its easy to play with and to understand, I’m not sure though if this is all the same with all the game provider. There’s a lot of interesting facts about gambling both online and offline, some are still there while the others are being replaced by the new technologies, knowing this might help you understand more about gambling, some are really curious about this.

[trendcoin]

I think fact number two gives us data about a very high rate. I would never have guessed that it was at such high rates. There are people around me who make big bets on football matches, but I didn't know that one out of every ten internet users access the internet for the purpose of online gambling. Maybe some people around me are hiding these habits or I am sharing the same life with people who bet less online. I don't know, but the result seemed like a very high rate to me. :)