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Top 5 Features of New Online Casinos

We take a look at a lot of casino websites, and it seems like there are more and more coming out quickly these days. You have to figure that with all of the competition out there, operators need to do something to make their sites stand out. Everything is always constantly evolving in life, and these businesses are no different.

The following are top five trends that we see taking place in new internet casino operations.

What would be the number one way to make your product stand out from the bunch? Look different and create a memorable visual. That's exactly what's happening, as gone are the days of building that cookie-cutter website with a top menu, the games front and center, and links for promotions and customer service off to the side. The colors may have been different, and there may or may not have been a logo, but they were all quite similar, at least at first glance.

The newer additions veer away from that traditional set-up. Now you'll find virtual casinos, and retro-based themes or Vikings, comic strip characters, or fantasy worlds. One casino has its comical commercial video front and center.

The new layouts are far from ordinary. Some will have grand entrances and others allow you to scroll and scroll to reveal more information about the service. For the most part, you can tell the relative timing that a site was launched just based on the look.

A year ago, a one-day payout ruled the school. Winners no longer needed to wait for a week or two to receive a check in the mail. Then, things evolved to just a few days and then more alternative financial solutions allowed for one-day turnarounds. Now, if you look at the latest additions to the online gambling community, don't be surprised if you see something like "approvals within two hours" or something similar.

If you want to outdo your competition, provide a better service, right? Every player is ultimately looking for their money. A two-hour approval turnaround certainly sounds better than "you'll receive your check via courier within 14 business days." Honestly, unless you really love an individual provider, if they're taking longer than a few days to pay you, you can do better elsewhere.

More, more, more... That's our society these days. Bigger, better, faster, things are evolving so quickly, yet it never seems to be enough.

Original internet casinos that provided a few hundred titles were really ahead of the game. Now, a thousand options are not unheard of, and the numbers keep growing. Again, you've got one operator trying to stand out ahead of the others. Another way to do it is just to have more.

Sites that utilize one software provider like a Betsoft or NetEnt Casino end up being limited, as there are only so many games that have been developed by that company. So, what does the operator do to overcome the restriction? Use two companies, or three, or dozens.

One huge trend that we're seeing is the use of a huge list of providers all combined to create an enormous virtual casino. It's beneficial for players as it caters to everyone's different preferences as multiple companies will each provide unique themes and features.

The other thing that's interesting about these new collections is they typically mix in some big player favorites from the largest companies with some brand new games from the smaller more boutique companies. It's a win-win (pun intended).

The good old deposit match bonus. Is there a site that doesn't have one, especially as its welcome "gift"?

If you've ever even visited one gambling site, you must know what we're talking about as welcome bonuses are usually splashed all over the homepage. You'll see offers like "register and receive a 100% match up to £100." But, it doesn't mean that you get free money to cash out. You have to play it through a specified number of times, like 35, before you can cash anything out and usually that wagering requirement also incorporates the deposited amount as well. By the time you meet the conditions, it doesn't feel much like a reward.

New sites are now attempting to shake things up a bit with more entertaining options like slot races or different types of tournaments. Even if you don't end up with a larger payout, at least you have some fun along the way.

Betting on the go is becoming more and more relevant to today's online players.. Everyone's looking to use their smartphones and tablets for everything they would normally do on their regular computer, and that does include gambling.

Granted, mobile casinos aren't new, but the extent and size of them have evolved. Some new operators even build out their mobile version first to make sure they can provide as much as possible for players who don't want to be tied to their desk to play their favorite slot machine.

There are still some hurdles to jump through with iTunes and the Google Play Store so, web designers have come up with a workaround so that they can produce and host their apps right from the main website. A link to download makes it easy for players to add the app to their phones, no outside store required.

Where Does It Go From Here?

Rest assured, you'll see more and more evolution coming. New financial methods will dictate changes in account funding and software companies will continue to evolve gaming technology. Nothing ever stays the same, and the competition to outdo the other sites will prompt current and new operators to be even more creative and give the people what they want.