How have online casinos coped with this pandemic globally

We are all tired of talking about the pandemic, but nevertheless, we cannot ignore this topic.

Unfortunately, the situation unfolds quite unpredictably, on the one hand scientists already know quite a lot about the COVID-19, even several vaccines are produced, but on the other hand coronavirus is still spreading, many people do not believe in vaccines. So, we are still in the stage of many industries closing. Due to that fact the Official Golden Reels blog continues to monitor all topics related to COVID-19, how it’s influencing our everyday life- including gambling.

Please believe us, this article will give you a great overview of the current state of the gambling industry.

How exactly have casinos kept-up?

Despite shutting down casinos and offline services, gambling sector managed to survive and grow in this pandemic by efficiently shifting to digital casinos.

The global online gambling market is expected to grow from $58.9 billion in 2019 to $66.7 billion in the end of 2020 at a growth rate of 13.2%.

These are questions which all require careful analysis.

More time for interaction

With lockdown measures, business closures and an increase in the number of people working from home, many people are stuck indoors with little options other than watching Netflix, learning how to bake banana bread and playing online gambling houses. This has led to an increase in the number of people playing (and winning) on both mobile and desktop computers. Of course there are a lot of people who would like to play with Live dealers, we have a dedicated section about it: how to play; how to choose a dealer; etc. carry on to the section and find out about the new "Live dealers".

An alternative form of pleasure

Sports leagues around the world have been closed, affecting everything from grassroots to professional football. The lack of sports on offer definitely leads people to look for other forms of fun and excitement, and online casinos offer both in abundance.That's why we encourage you to visit our website section about sport news and everything related to the topic. Be informed, meaning be on the pulse of the world's global events.

Securely and reliably

COVID-19 spreads when an infected person comes into contact with another person or multiple people. However, it’s quite straight forward that you can avoid contact with an infected person simply by staying at home and playing your favorite slot machines or table games at Golden Reels.

Increased recognition of cryptocurrency

Interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has skyrocketed, and the use of digital currencies is experiencing a kind of second renaissance. You can also use it for both deposits and withdrawals at Golden Reels.

Customer remote support

In a land-based gambling house, you will need to make close contact with someone to ask for help. For online casinos like Golden Reels, you can simply open a live chat window, send us an email, or call us from the comfy spot of your home. We will then respond to your inquiries as soon as possible and make sure that your question is answered in a comprehensive and understandable manner.

Dark past and bright future

So, the global pandemic situation has definitely caused unemployment, uncertainty and huge economic damage in the physical casino sector

However, amidst this chaos, the online casino market has emerged as an alternative and a ray of hope for these businesses.

As more and more gambling houses are shifting online, the efficient use of technology fueled with innovation shall determine the long-term sustainability of any online casino business.

Let’s say the truth we all “online casino” players, developers and providers are blessed to live in the 21st century, and to be able to use the technologies. Live-dealers technology introduction made it even more interactive and real-time like. In the era of global closures, we are going completely the opposite way – our way is continuation and grow!

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