Mobile gaming putting casinos in your pocket

It’s no secret that there has been a steep increase in the amount of time that we are spending online these days, whether that is via PCs, laptops, tablets or smart phones. There are a number of factors for this of course, but whether you focus on the increasing availability of public WiFi spots, improvements in technology making hardware more affordable to purchase, or simply there being services of every kind online from getting loans to shopping, the end result is that young people in the developed world are now spending the equivalent of 27 hours a week online.  

That’s the same amount of time as we spend watching television – a surprising statistic when you consider how deeply embedded that past-time is within modern culture – and as the 21st century progresses, we can expect that figure to increase.

We have become accustomed to having instant entertainment readily available; as such we have witnessed a sharp increase in popularity of virtual casino games, slots and sports betting – and given their size, accessibility and convenience, our smart phones are perfectly positioned to take advantage of both shifts in popularity.

One leading site, Lucky Nugget Casino, host Microgaming slots including the market-leading ‘Avalon’, the ever-popular ‘Thunderstruck’ and – keeping right up to speed with market demands – the brand new ‘Jurassic World’ game. New customers can make the most of the high level of competition presently on the market by taking advantage of their offer to match your initial stake up to $250, as well as offering free spins and bonuses when you return.

Evidence that smart phones are becoming the go-to format for accessing the internet comes courtesy of Lucky Nugget Casino’s mobile app, which offers access to hundreds of online casino games, including craps, baccarat, roulette, poker and blackjack – meaning that you can enjoy the full Las Vegas experience, whether you are waiting for a bus, out for lunch or relaxing at home.  

And with sales of smart phones set to increase over the second decade of the 21st century, this trend is only set to become more and more pronounced – and ten years from now, who know what services we can expect our phones to offer?

But with mobile gaming expected to exceed 40% of the total online gambling market by 2018 – courtesy of 100 million users worldwide indulging in an industry worth $100bn – it’s only going to get better and better.