The most common digital channel for those wanting to game online is through mobile. Whether it’s through a mobile browser or a mobile app, it is by far the most convenient and popular way to play online. Of course, it’s no surprise then that it is the channel that by far is both the biggest in terms of growth and the biggest in terms of numbers of users. In fact, over half of all users playing online at gambling sites will be playing using their smartphones. The most popular one by far that users engage in online is roulette and this is quickly followed by online slots. There is a huge catalogue of different versions to play online, with thousands of them literally available at your fingertips. That is why we will soon see a new UK mobile casino appear on the market.
A competitive sector
And so today I’m going to look at what sets these new mobile gambling sites apart from one another. In such a crowded and rapidly growing market, how do they manage to survive, let alone thrive? What is it that they have to aim for in order to set themselves apart? In order to attract users from a rapidly growing audience, what boxes do they have to check? And what things do they want to avoid altogether in order to be successful? It’s not an easy market to get into by far and even harder to succeed; however, it is certain to be a lucrative market for the operators so it is a worthwhile challenge. And so without further ado, we are going to have a look at how they are trying to set themselves apart and make a name for themselves.
Crypto is growing.
One growing area within this sector and one that will continue to grow, is crypto. This is short for cryptocurrency and it has a massively growing niche. These types of mobile gambling sites allow users to play with cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin instead of normal fiat currency. These set themselves apart from the traditional type in quite a few ways. Firstly, because of blockchain technology, the operators are held accountable, and everything is transparent and secure. It means that, as a user, if I sign up, I don’t have to give my personal or banking details. It also means that because payments are made directly between the user and the online site, instant withdrawals and deposits are commonplace, speeding up the whole process.
Utilising artificial intelligence
Another emerging area of technology alongside crypto is artificial intelligence. As it evolves, its applications are being felt in every industry, including this one. A lot of the unique and top online iGaming sites set themselves apart by bringing AI into areas such as customer service and being able to detect any suspicious activity. This streamlines their operations and provides a much more measured, fair, and enjoyable playing experience for their user base. It can also pick up patterns of potentially fraudulent behaviour, which allows them to proactively blacklist these types of dishonest users from their gambling sites. The future for AI within iGaming also looks very promising, as projects on the go at the moment aim at looking at and analysing my behaviour as a user in order to tailor suggestions of new games to me, which for me is a really exciting prospect and something to look forward to.
Bonuses and promotions
A big way that these online sites can appeal to and attract new users is through bonuses and promotions. Like everything else in business, you need to incentivize them to want to walk through that metaphorical door. After all, if I was looking for somewhere to sign up and one site was offering me a £10 free bet if I registered, but another was offering me nothing, it’s common sense to safely assume which one I’m going to want to sign up to, isn’t it? Likewise, offering promotions and bonuses to users is also a great way to retain them. To reward loyalty to the site and keep them from wanting to go elsewhere. And although nearly every online site will offer bonuses and promotions to those who don’t quickly find themselves in the digital graveyard,.
In my opinion, there are many more ways that these sites can set themselves apart and establish a name for themselves. But these are some of the more popular ways to establish the foundations of their brand and how to grow it. They all need to remember that brand is everything and they have to want players to engage with their brand. And focusing on the playing experience for players and making sure they enjoy it is paramount. After all, it is, in essence, a form of entertainment so at the end of the day, if they’re entertained, they are fulfilling their purpose.