WHAT'S IN THE BAG FOR ONLINE CASINOS IN 2020
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The decade is coming to an end, so it's time to reflect on the previous years risk a look into what's to come for Internet casinos in the new year.
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Online gambling in the UK has seen some dramatic changes over the past couple of years. Regulations around bonuses, especially free spins, has tightened and data verification before you can even play a single round at a slot machine or place your first bet has made online gambling more cumbersome than ever.
How will things change in the next 12 months and are online casinos going to be more or less exciting? We've put together an outlook with the help of Peter Hemsworth of CasinosToPlay.
Wager-free spins all the way
One thing that we will most certainly see more often are wager-free spins. Introduced by PlayOJO, this type of bonus credits free spins to your player account once you've made an initial deposit. What's special about it? Well, there are no wagering requirements attached to them!
Free spin offers have one thing in common; they often require you to wager the bonus and its winning several times before you can request a withdrawal and, in many cases, there is also a maximum amount you can win. Anything over that limit will be forfeited.
Wager-free spins don't have any such restrictions but, in turn, require you to make a first deposit. It's a win-win situation for player and casino, as the operator knows your serious about gambling and doesn't waste their spins on bonus hunters while you're in a position where you can withdraw winnings instantly.
Player loyalty will continue to increase
Signing up with an online casino is more cumbersome than ever, and it's unlikely to change in 2020. For reasons such as anti-money laundering and the protection of your data, gambling operators are required to verify your identity by requesting information such as utility bills, banks statements, and proof of ID. Once you've been through this process, you probably don't want to do it again soon. It will create a never-seen-before loyalty between casino and customer, and players can expect some stellar bonuses and promotions throughout their lifetime.
Hint: Most casinos have related sites, which are operated by the same company. If you've completed the KYC ('Know Your Customer') at any of their brands, you can sign-up with one of the related sites and not have to do it again. Just in case you're looking for a change of scenery.
More casinos will integrate a full sportsbook
Over the course of this year, we've seen plenty of online casinos integrate a full sportsbook solution into their website. It's nothing new that betting sites would also offer some casino games, but it's relatively new to see it work the other way around.
Rizk, Mr Play, Metal Casino are just some of the brands that launched a sportsbook, accepting bets and live bets on sporting events such as football, basketball, MMA, horse racing, and more. What's best; you can use the same account for placing bets than you are using for playing casino games. It's that easy!
At the moment, there doesn't seem to be any welcome offers for the betting sections in place, but we're sure this is going to change once the operators see some tractions.
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