Are pure online casinos slowly becoming outdated?

[Ziskinberg]

Based on what i’ve been noticing lately, a lot of online casinos are starting to add sportsbook into their platforms

So i’m kinda wondering, do you guys think this is mainly just to keep up with competition? like, all-in-one platforms seem more attractive now since players can switch between casino games and sports betting in one place

and for those casinos that still stick to pure casino only, do you think they’re slowly becoming outdated? or maybe they still have their own solid market and don’t really need to change

personally i feel like if the trend continues, sooner or later they might be forced to add sportsbook just to keep their users from moving to more complete platforms

curious what others think about this, is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

[Sanitough]

Not necessarily, because there are still pure casinos out there that are profitable and have a huge number of users and daily bets.

It may be the trend now for some casinos to add a sportsbook, but that does not automatically mean the casino itself becomes better. I think for new casinos, it still makes sense to start with casino games first, then later, once they gain popularity, they can explore adding a sportsbook.

Because that also means additional cost on their side. I mean, if they add a sportsbook but people are not really betting on it, then it won’t benefit them much and will just become another expense.

So no, I would not say it’s outdated.

[Rgram]

Based on what i’ve been noticing lately, a lot of online casinos are starting to add sportsbook into their platforms

So i’m kinda wondering, do you guys think this is mainly just to keep up with competition? like, all-in-one platforms seem more attractive now since players can switch between casino games and sports betting in one place

Most certainly, it’s one way to stay in business really.
Casino gambling is more enjoyable physically and most gamblers has questioned if online casino gambling is actually fair.

It’s not the same when it comes to sportsbook but, without making that our main focus here, it is okay to say it’s more about having your keep their gambling customer. If you allow your gambling customers to seek out other gaming options in other casinos, you’re a step from loosing them and that’s what they might want to avoid.

[Botnake]

Let's face it, if a casino refuses to make an innovation, in no time it will be out in the market. This is not about how trustable or reputable a casino is, but majority of the users prioritize convenience where one casino can cater to different interest of their users or players.

And with increasing demand for online casinos in the market, a casino that has limited offers will be rekt out and will be taken advantage by those casinos who come with multiple offers, plus bonuses and promotions on hand.  They aren't just outdated, but they are closing doors for new opportunities that their users are capable of bringing it to them.

[mcdouglasx]

is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

In my country, most local online sites have been doing this for a long time. I think it's very normal here for betting to be in one place, so I believe the trend for the future is for casinos to be divided into sections according to the user's betting preferences. At the end of the day, it's all about money, so the more diversity a site has, the better the casino will do if it knows how to stay afloat.

[Agathamay]

The market is a very competitive one and I don't see anything wrong with a casino adding sport book to their platform because the world is a very evolving and sticking to a particular doctrine even when you see it's getting outdated is absurd and that's why I don't see it as a big deal for a typical online casino adding sport betting to their platform because we all know that if they don't, they might be missing a lot out of the market and as such to keep up with the competition and the demands of gamblers, most online casinos are already adding sport betting
Which is a very bold move for me to meet up the market demands

[Ziskinberg]

is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

In my country, most local online sites have been doing this for a long time. I think it's very normal here for betting to be in one place, so I believe the trend for the future is for casinos to be divided into sections according to the user's betting preferences. At the end of the day, it's all about money, so the more diversity a site has, the better the casino will do if it knows how to stay afloat.

Me, if my preference is only betting on casino games, I’m still fine using the sportsbook too if they already have it on the platform.

At first I was really into sports betting, but later I got attracted to casino games as well. From experience, it really gets tempting when a casino offers a lot, because sometimes we end up wanting to try everything. That’s one reason I think casinos should add sportsbooks, or sportsbooks should add casino games too, because once users are already there, it’s easier for them to explore both.

[Fortify]

Based on what i’ve been noticing lately, a lot of online casinos are starting to add sportsbook into their platforms

So i’m kinda wondering, do you guys think this is mainly just to keep up with competition? like, all-in-one platforms seem more attractive now since players can switch between casino games and sports betting in one place

and for those casinos that still stick to pure casino only, do you think they’re slowly becoming outdated? or maybe they still have their own solid market and don’t really need to change

personally i feel like if the trend continues, sooner or later they might be forced to add sportsbook just to keep their users from moving to more complete platforms

curious what others think about this, is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

There is nothing unique about cookie cutter casinos, they are all using the same providers and have the same set of games. Once a player realises that then the only slight distinguishing factor might be the generosity of the RTP percentage. Many players will burn through their deposit on a casino and there are many tempting welcome offers out there, so they can buy rather quickly. Having a sportsbook is a natural complement to a casino which expands the range of betting options, but it can also have tailored margins - distinguishing it from others. A sports fan is more likely to be a repetitive and regular customer that has a bit more control of their spending, they are much more preferred customers to keep.

[Kelvinid]

One thing I know, casinos need to keep up with their customer's playing habits and new interests, that's the best way to sustained their growth and maintain a competitive edge in a crowded market. For them, being outdated turns out a disadvantage.

However, there are still customers who still prioritize the reputation of their casinos, and they stick to it no matter what. But wouldn't it be an edge over other casinos if the casino can include sportsbook as its new feature?  For me, I would love that, both security and convenience in just one casino, that's a huge advantage.

[Reatim]

personally i don’t see any reason why adding sportsbook to an online casino is a negative thing for the industry

it’s an online space and if a platform can offer everyone everything then that makes them competitive and ahead of other competitors though i don’t think that all casinos are hopping on this trend. there are still some who prefer to stick with casino games.

[Odogwu-Blockchain]

personally i feel like if the trend continues, sooner or later they might be forced to add sportsbook just to keep their users from moving to more complete platforms

curious what others think about this, is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

Everything is all about pleasing the customers than maintaining a culture that no longer be useful to players, what ever the player needs are more to be listened to than keeping what will losses their interest in patronizing the platform.

Because that's what matters than keeping a casino culture that isn't meeting the needs of the players at all.

Casinos that could add more features to impress and keep the existing customers are the major priority.

[EL MOHA]

At first I was really into sports betting, but later I got attracted to casino games as well. From experience, it really gets tempting when a casino offers a lot, because sometimes we end up wanting to try everything. That’s one reason I think casinos should add sportsbooks, or sportsbooks should add casino games too, because once users are already there, it’s easier for them to explore both.

If you look at most of these platforms you will noticed that most or all of them are doing something which I call integrated services, this is process of where they merge all similar services together on a singular platform and aside this sportsbook and casinos for example, another is trading exchanges who now combines even future trading to the regular instant swap we used to have in the past.

All this are innovations first to keep its customers and secondly to increase their own revenue through more fees generated. In the past we had distinctions of casino players been totally focused as casino players and then sports booker also focused too but right now we have none other than gamblers without jurisdiction and the best way to be in business is for this platform to integrate both into one platform

[Eternad]

Based on what i’ve been noticing lately, a lot of online casinos are starting to add sportsbook into their platforms

So i’m kinda wondering, do you guys think this is mainly just to keep up with competition? like, all-in-one platforms seem more attractive now since players can switch between casino games and sports betting in one place

This is a good reason why casino needs to introduce all types of games as much as possible to make their customers stay loyal and stop looking for other casino that offers games that they don’t offer.

It’s innovation which is crucial to the long term growth of business. Casino is also adding prediction market aside from sportsbook.

Their aim is to be come one stop casino to stay in the market competition.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

personally i feel like if the trend continues, sooner or later they might be forced to add sportsbook just to keep their users from moving to more complete platforms

curious what others think about this, is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

Personally, I've never seen casinos with only casino games and maybe slot games as a full fledged casino, what I usually see as a full gambling casino is the casino with sports betting, casino games, slot games and any other form of gambling games, and this why I've never registered or signed up on casinos that only provide casino and slot games alone since this games alone don't interest me..

So based on my own personal view, the future of online gambling casinos is for the casino to have all gambling games including and not limited to sportsbook, casino games, slot games and so on, and very soon, this casinos will have to add prediction market as well since this is another innovation that should not be ignored.

[Potato Chips]

Maybe it could become a niche in the coming time.  

But TBH, typical bussiness minded person goal is to expand. That's how you keep your business afloat as well with the changing trends and growing competition. Look at all the top dawg businesses, they keep on expanding.

So if you see a casino-only platform, it is pretty likely that they're gonna expand once they gain more user base. If you have a limited budget and/or expertise, starting with a casino-only platform is a good idea. Then later on, you can just expand.

[Maslate]

The only way to survive in this business is to adapt to the changes, and that includes adding sports betting to a casino platform. Most of the popular casinos I know already have a sportsbook, so that could be a good sign of where the industry is heading if casinos really want to grow.

The thing is, if they don’t compete and just stay satisfied with their current status, sooner or later they’ll feel the pressure from the competition and might regret not changing in time. And once users start leaving a casino, it becomes very hard to bring them back. That’s the truth.

[alegotardo]

Based on what i’ve been noticing lately, a lot of online casinos are starting to add sportsbook into their platforms

So i’m kinda wondering, do you guys think this is mainly just to keep up with competition? like, all-in-one platforms seem more attractive now since players can switch between casino games and sports betting in one place

and for those casinos that still stick to pure casino only, do you think they’re slowly becoming outdated? or maybe they still have their own solid market and don’t really need to change

personally i feel like if the trend continues, sooner or later they might be forced to add sportsbook just to keep their users from moving to more complete platforms

curious what others think about this, is this really the direction the industry is going or just a temporary phase?

Every niche of market needs adapt to remain attractive and profitable.
For a long time, casinos onlinehad the only objective of diversifying slots as much as possible, they add all kinds of card games, dice and also realtime bet with others players... some even started investing in virtual reality.
Later, it was almost impossible to find a casino that did not also offer sports betting, but do you know why many online sites do not do this? Because sports bet is a more regulated and also more expensive sector to invest in, not every casino can offer sports betting, much less the most sought-after leagues.

Now, more recently, they are trying to invest in the prediction market... in other words: they follow what the public asks for, and their response...
Yes! They will become obsolete if they do not update themselves.

[Hispo]

It don't think casinos are precisely getting outdated or something like it.
It is rather about trying to keep people from going out and trying new services, losing their volume and their deposits.

Casinos which are also bookies have more chances to retain their gambling users from seeking other places to move their money to, in the case they felt like trying the experience of betting in sports for a change.

In the end, it is in the best interest of the casino to keep people on their website, so the money of their gamblers do not get massively withdrawn in the case many of them feel like betting instead of playing dices, slots, or whatever.

[Botnake]

Yeah, bigger casinos already have sportsbooks.

And by the way, I did a quick search, though I’m not fully sure how accurate it is, and according to the links I found, a basic setup could cost around $10,000 to $50,000, plus a monthly cost of around $3,000 to $15,000.

So that’s clearly another added expense on top of the operating cost, which means the sportsbook really has to generate enough betting volume first before it can actually become profitable.

https://zoretech.io/blog/sports-betting-software-cost-guide-2026

[Darker45]

Competition is the name of the game. A gambling platform should be able to compete to make revenue and survive, but it can't compete if it lacks the innovative features that others are offering. Variety is one thing competitors use as a marketing point.

So, not only are casinos competing in terms of the number of casino games offered, they're also competing as to what else they could offer. And I guess integrating sports betting in casinos is the direction the industry generally takes.

It's even more than that. Casinos might also one day provide their own prediction market.