New study in Australia-online casinos as a winner

Legalizations and various measures against offers from providers without a license-everything shows how popular online casinos are. And this kind of gambling is becoming increasingly popular, not last because of the corona pandemic. Since land-based casinos had not opened, many customers of them have been switched to online offers. Australia only recently reported that online casinos are gaining popularity in the country.

Comparison to 2010: online offers more popular

A study in Australia shows that online casinos in the country are used twice as often as it was eleven years ago. Among the classic favorites Roulette, Slot machine and also Baccarat. However, 10.8 percent of all players also took part in lotteries. 5.8 percent close to sports betting. The quota of the horse races is also impressive: According to the study, 5.9 percent of all players regularly took part.

However, the exact information for the classic shapes is not revealed. The Second National Study of Interactive Gambling in Australia has not yet given any information. However, the study would like to make up for this lack of information by revealing what the higher popularity of online casinos is. The study manager – Nerilee – said: “The higher proportion of online games of chance was achieved by a faster internet connection, the very convenient use of the portals, through extensive advertising and through betting options and multiple bets.”

Irressingly played with popularity

Not only the player was determined by the study. The Second National Study of Interactive Gambling in Australia was still able to find out that more than half of all players use their smartphone. The fact that the largest proportion of players is younger could also be determined.

But not only the popularity of online gambling is increasing, but also irresponsible playing. Basically, this is not surprising: more players also mean an increase in the proportion of irresponsible players. But increased online gambling without responsibility also means a general increase in the risk of gambling addiction. In addition to the risk of gambling addiction, there is also the risk of fault. The study also determined precisely data:

It was found that 9.1 percent of players already have problems with gambling. They are personally affected by the problems. However, the exact impact of these problems is not known. But not only personal problems were taken into account when carrying out the study, but also the problems of acquaintances. Accordingly, around 6 percent of the players stated that they had relatives, acquaintances or friends with gambling problems. But here, too, it is not announced what problems it is and how they express themselves. In general, these percentages do not appear very high. However, problems with gambling for those affected are partly associated with massive negative effects. This means that the player protection is very important and may be further optimized.

Casinos on site as a loser

The land -based casinos did not do well in the study. According to the study, the number of Australians, which access gambling offers on site, is steadily falling. In 2010, 64.3 percent of the Australian population still took part in land -based gambling. At the time of the latest study, the proportion was only only 56.9 percent. This is also no wonder in view of the increase in online players.

One reason for the falling number of players in land-based casinos could be the corona pandemic with the frequent lockdowns. Another reason could also be the extensive range of online casinos. The offers with bonuses and promotions are not only received for new customers. Most casinos lack bonuses, such as free spins, in which their own chances of winning increase without setting money. In the future, it will be evident whether the land -based casinos will still gain popularity.