What will be the new trends in online gambling in 2019? The gambling industry had a very busy 2018, with major developments both economically and legislatively. In 2017, Italians spent more than €100 billion on gambling. According to estimates, 2018 saw a further increase in these figures, with a 10% increase in spending on online sports betting and online gambling. 2018 also saw the passage of the Dignity Decree, which bans all forms of gambling advertising starting in January 2019. So, what can we expect from 2019?
The first big news of 2019 concerns the new AAMS disordersIn 2018, more than 120 applications were submitted for an AAMS license to legally operate in Italy. Gaming authorities are currently examining them, and many of them will be rejected. The quality and security standards companies must demonstrate are incredibly high, and the bureaucratic procedures are particularly complex. For this reason, many of these operators will be rejected, but 2019 will certainly see the entry of new operators under the right to legally operate. Among these are many well-known foreign operators looking to open a branch in Italy, such as Energy Disordine, 10Bet, and Casumo. Among the Italian operators, however, one is particularly interesting: Saint-Vincent Disordine in the Aosta Valley. Even Italy's fourth-largest land-based operator is opening up to the digital world, likely hoping to solve its financial problems.
As far as gaming goes, 2019 is a year full of surprises. According to experts, next year will see the peak of live gaming on smartphones and tablets. Thanks to the widespread deployment of 5G in Italy and abroad, the technical infrastructure will finally be in place to enjoy live gaming on your phone without any glitches or interruptions. Many online casinos already offer the option of playing with live dealers on mobile. But 2019 will see this practice explode, with games like Dream Catcher and Lightning Roulette taking the lead. Even games with complex interfaces like those just mentioned will be perfectly accessible on mobile, making the gaming experience truly unique.
Several mobile-friendly online gambling sites have already undergone a revamp, including those from giants like Betway, LeoVegas, and 888. In 2018, these three sites completely revamped their technology and design to ensure players have a seamless gaming experience, whether playing on the computer or on the go. Downloading apps is no longer necessary; simply access the gambling sites from your smartphone to instantly play on high-quality sites.
We can also expect some exciting developments when it comes to bonuses. With dozens of new operators joining the scene, AAMS (Italian Gambling Association) casinos will have to offer increasingly competitive bonuses to attract players' attention. We'll see what to expect in 2019 in terms of bonuses, but we expect free bonuses, no-deposit bonuses, and free spins bonuses to become increasingly common, much to the delight of Italian players.
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