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The gaming industry across the board is extremely competitive and companies need to ensure that they are offering something to keep audiences happy in the saturated market. One way of ensuring this, especially in the online casino industry, is to ensure that the latest developments in the industry are being offered. The ICE online gaming convention in February 2019 showcased a huge range of the next level of online gaming, and three trends seem to stick out. These are live dealers, gamification in slots and gaming narratives.

Live Dealer
The live dealer trend is a way in which the online gaming industry is taking advantage of the social aspects of gaming, which have been seen increasingly with the rise of multiplayer games. As online-casinos-canada.ca shows us, live dealer poker and blackjack have grown with increasing popularity in order to match the latest trends. Players enjoy the aspect, especially in poker, of being able to see the dealer. Despite not being seen, the act of seeing someone looking at you will help you hone the skills needed to play poker.

Gamification
Another way in which online gaming is going to keep customers as we move into 2019 is the gamification of online slots. Gamification refers to the way in which extra elements are added to games, giving them added layers. For instance, video slots sometimes feature video content as an extra prize when completing a reel or a level of the slot game. A slot game developed by Microgaming, Castle Builder, also features gamification, as succeeding in the slot game provides materials to create various castles and other structures, which adds an extra element and an extra level of excitement and competitiveness.

Narratives
Online casino is beginning to develop narratives for the games, especially online slots. Japanese developer Ganapati showcased their new slot which featured anime themed graphics as well as an immersive backstory for the slot game. While some choose to play based on the theme and graphics, some players will be enthralled by the greater overarching narrative. Adding a backstory to a slot game is a bold move and one that will likely increase brand loyalty as players will grow to feel nostalgic and emotive towards the characters and story presented. The stand that Ganapati used to showcase this at ICE was also immersive and gave a taste of what was to come in the online gaming industry.

For an industry to survive and thrive in 2019, it needs to continuously be adding to what it offers. Something as digital as the online casino industry is in a strong position to take advantage of the latest tech developments and implement them at a lower cost than other aspects of gaming such as console or desktop. The industry is able to reflect what players might want to interact with, as well as trial things as the technology makes itself available. As live dealers, gamification and gaming narratives show us.


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Meridian Donate: Revolutionizing CSR in the Betting and Gaming Industry

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Imagine Live Launches Casino Hold’em

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Imagine Live proudly unveils its latest game addition – Casino Hold’em. This thrilling new game promises to elevate the poker experience for enthusiasts and novices alike, combining the excitement of traditional Texas Hold’em with the thrill of live casino action.

Casino Hold’em offers players a dynamic and immersive gaming experience. With sleek graphics, intuitive gameplay, and live dealers, players will feel seated at a high-stakes table in a world-class casino right from the comfort of their homes.

Key features of Casino Hold’em include:

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“We’re thrilled to introduce Casino Hold’em to our players,” said Mikayel Aznauryan, Chief Product Officer at Imagine Live. “At Imagine Live, we’re committed to delivering premium gaming experiences, and Casino Hold’em is no exception. With its blend of live action, strategic gameplay, and neon design, we believe it will quickly become a favorite among poker enthusiasts worldwide.”

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Relax Gaming increases Italian presence via Octavian Lab aggregation deal

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has further increased its footprint in the Italian market with Octavian Lab.

Octavian Lab is a software house and service provider for online gaming suppliers. Led by highly specialised technicians, the company is committed to the development of products, protocols and integrated solutions in key regulated iGaming markets.

This partnership will see Octavian Lab’s operator partners in Italy, including leading sportsbook and casino Eurobet, gain access to a host of popular Relax Gaming titles.

Eurobet players are now able to enjoy timeless classics from Relax Gaming including the hugely popular Money Train series, Wild Chapo 2 and Marching Legions.

Gianluca Crimaldi, Director of Italy at Relax Gaming, said: “In order to continue our hugely successful trajectory in key markets such as Italy it is imperative that we continue working alongside some of the industry’s best aggregators.

“We are delighted to partner with the talented team at Octavian Lab who are helping ensure our games reach Italian players via the country’s top operators.”

Emanuele Nocentelli, CEO of Octavian Lab added: “We are proud of our partnership with Relax Gaming, one of the industry’s leading providers of high-quality games. It’s fantastic to be distributing their portfolio via our Gaming and Aggregation platforms and we are confident that Relax content will resonate with a wide audience of players across Italy. We look forward to maintaining and building upon this partnership for a long time to come.”

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