As industries revolutionize their operations through digital technologies, businesses leveraging the benefits of digital transformation must ensure that their systems, which contain personal, financial, and industry-specific information, are kept safe and protected from cyberattacks.
As such, a previous post on the ‘Latest Tech Job News’ highlights cybersecurity as one of the most in-demand skills in the competitive job market. The demand is reflected not only in the wealth of job opportunities available for cybersecurity analysts in tech giants like Microsoft but also in their premium salaries, with average earnings around $103,590 annually.
Beyond sectors like retail, finance, and healthcare, cyber safety and security also lend themselves relevant to the growing market for online commercial gaming, also known as internet gaming or iGaming. The American Gaming Association reveals that iGaming’s financial performance has been impressive, recording a revenue of $8.41 billion in 2024, up 28.7% compared to 2023. As online casino games like poker, slots, and table games steadily increase their overall market share, iGaming platforms must continuously invest in safety and security features to protect their player base and boost the overall gaming experience. This is made possible through the following tech trends and innovations.
Sophisticated Software To Detect Fraud
Among the key security challenges in online gaming are malicious actors, cheats, and hackers that infiltrate casino games and impact fairness for the rest of the players. However, professional poker player Chris Moneymaker explains that as cheaters become sophisticated, online poker rooms like Americas Cardroom are catching up. This is mainly done through advanced artificial intelligence systems that automatically detect bad actors, issue warnings, and ban users that violate the platform’s Terms & Conditions.
Security upgrades for Americas Cardroom also include banning virtual machines and remote viewing tools, which otherwise give certain players an unfair advantage in cash games and tournaments. Equipped with the Player Protection feature against predatory practices, the platform ultimately ensures a level playing field for players in top tournaments like the weekly Big Poker Thursdays and Sunday Moneymaker.
Cryptocurrency As A Safer Payment Method
Whether online players participate in beginner-friendly cash games or high-stakes tournaments, they shouldn’t worry about whether cybercriminals would compromise their personal information and finances. So, to protect users when using online payments for deposits and withdrawals, iGaming platforms have begun offering cryptocurrency as an alternative payment option.
Since cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum utilize high-speed blockchain technologies that securely store records of transactions without using a third party, online casino players can transact high amounts of money with efficiency, transparency, and anonymity. Such benefits are being realized by leading iGaming platforms, such as sports betting and gambling company DraftKings, which has recently announced its plans to accept crypto-based payments to offer a broader range of payment options and maximize its earnings.
Live Dealer Games For An Immersive Experience
Many online gaming platforms initially used random number generators to simulate the odds and randomness of live casino games in their respective virtual offerings. However, as previously mentioned, such technologies can be infiltrated by malicious actors to gain an unfair advantage, making top platforms like Betway and 888casino offer live games dealt by humans.
With the help of live streaming optimized for both mobile and desktop users, iGaming businesses can now offer live dealer games with interfaces that let players place their wagers online while also interacting with other players. Additionally, the simulated experience of land-based casinos creates a more realistic, engaging, and immersive atmosphere for online players.
In summary, online gaming platforms are leveraging innovations like AI, cryptocurrency, and live streaming to maintain safety and security while also sustaining growth and revenue for the broader commercial gaming sector.
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