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Casino games have been around for centuries. What started as simple thrilling games for social parties have become a form of entertainment that anyone can enjoy anywhere. The Internet plays a big part in the evolution of online casino games. As technology advances, casino game developers will continue to come up with more exciting games and features for players.
The world’s first casino emerged in the Renaissance period. At that time, the gambling industry was nothing close to how it currently is, and casinos were much more exclusive. The activity was considered as entertainment for the rich, with gambling venues having grand decorations. Casinos were orderly, and as they started to spread, authorities began looking into their regulation.
As casino games were already famous before the internet came into existence, it didn’t take long for the entertainment to appear in the virtual world. When the internet had just become accessible in the mid-90s, the first online casino launched in 1994. Companies were allowed to offer gambling services online after Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade and Processing Act.
Online casinos offerings back then could not compare to how online casino games look today. The options were limited, and the game designs were simple. The similarity is the RNG (Random Number Generators) that were already implemented for gameplay.
Nowadays, online casino sites offer more than one type of game. Players have various options, from retro slots to complex slots with bonus features and video table games. Players will also find real-time live dealer tables, allowing them to interact with other players and dealers.
The first game to enter the online market was slots. The three-reel slots, famous as classic slots, were the first generation of slots. Then, they slowly became complex with better graphics and bonus features.
Table and card games entered the market afterward. Popular games like poker, baccarat, roulette, and blackjack became available online alongside slots. They were video table games where players would go against computers and RNGs. Still, the table games were made as realistic as possible so players could enjoy like they’re playing in land-based casinos.
One of the most significant developments in the history of online casino games is the appearance of live dealer games in the early 2000s. The main focus was to provide immersion and bring the social aspect of land-based casinos online.
This addition to online casinos made a mark due to how well developers can provide an authentic casino experience to players. Developers would set up studios with a real-life dealer that looks close to land-based casinos. The game is streamed in real-time, so players can converse with the dealer like they’re playing in a brick-and-mortar establishment. Live dealer tables also implement a chat feature where players can talk with each other.
Mobile phones have evolved into devices that can do almost everything a computer can do. Most people spend their time on their mobile devices, so casino operators see them as an opportunity to make their products accessible for players on the go.
Players then would be able to play from their mobile browsers. The games would look similar to what they’d see when they played using desktops, but operators didn’t stop there. Casino apps started appearing, giving mobile players easier access and a seamless experience.
As mentioned earlier, improvements in online casino games go along with advances in technology. Naturally, technology keeps releasing new applications that open the path for more innovative casino products. There are even several developments that are in the works, and players can be excited to see these new developments taking over the industry sooner or later.
Cryptocurrency online casino games have been available for some time. Although cryptocurrencies are still not as common as fiat, players have begun to realize their advantages. They provide anonymity, and crypto-wallets allow players to receive their winnings without waiting. Due to the nature of cryptocurrencies, more casinos have launched as full crypto casinos. Players could bet directly using their cryptocurrency and win crypto back as a bonus or winnings.
The number of crypto casinos and crypto users is rapidly growing, and it’s very likely we’ll see crypto casino games become prominent in the iGaming industry soon.
Live dealer casino game development significantly impacted how players approach online casino games. Some players love the social aspect of gambling, and they are not able to experience the same atmosphere through online gambling. Live dealer games bring more immersion and allow players to get more social interactions. Yet, virtual reality (VR) takes immersion to another level.
In VR casinos, players can ‘enter’ a virtual space with a realistic casino design. Due to the nature of VR technology, players are able to feel like they’re present in a real casino. Instead of joining a table immediately like how live dealer tables work, players can wander around the virtual space. They can approach the ‘dealers’ or any games available inside the virtual casino and act just like they would when at a brick-and-mortar venue.
Although the number of VR casinos is still limited, it’s safe to expect that more games and casinos will present this immersive gameplay in the future.
2024-01-04 05:46:00
Los Angeles coach Tyronn Lue was still stewing a little in the postgame press conference, replaying in his head how the Clippers’ offense got a little stagnant during the final eight minutes once morest Phoenix on Wednesday night.
The good news for the Clippers is the first 40 minutes were so good it didn’t really matter.
Paul George scored 33 points, Kawhi Leonard added 30 and the Clippers extended their winning streak to four straight by beating the Suns 131-122. Los Angeles has won 13 of 15 while Phoenix had its four-game winning streak snapped.
George shot 8 of 14 from the field, going 5 of 10 from 3-point range. James Harden had 22 points and 11 assists.
The Clippers shot 55% from the field and 53% from 3-point range — efficient numbers all around. Harden said he expects that will be the norm as he continues to adapt to his new team following being traded from Philadelphia on Oct. 31.
“We still haven’t figured it out, because different teams guard us differently,” Harden said. “Once we’ve seen every defense, which probably won’t be until the end of the year, we’ll figure out how to attack.”
Los Angeles appears to be a quick study with an 18-5 record following starting the season 3-7.
The Clippers kept a comfortable lead throughout most of the second half — pushing the advantage to 23 points midway through the third — but the Suns made a run in the fourth quarter and cut it to 118-110 with 5:13 remaining.
L.A.’s Norman Powell responded with a 3 that helped the Clippers regain control. He scored 13 points off the bench.
“It’s just making the right pass and making the right play — that’s what we’ve got to be good at,” Lue said. “We want teams to double team us with all the shooting we have, but we just didn’t handle it the right way.”
Devin Booker led the Suns with 35 points on 11-of-15 shooting, with Kevin Durant missing his second straight game because of soreness in his right hamstring. Bradley Beal added 21 points, but shot just 7 of 20 and missed all six of his 3-point attempts. Bol Bol scored 14 points, including two 3s.
“Really proud of how we competed — we didn’t give up on the game. That’s a positive attribute for our team,” Suns coach Frank Vogel said. “I’m more concerned with how we started defensively. I don’t think we had the necessary disposition to guard an elite offense.”
Los Angeles never trailed, taking a 30-13 lead late in the first quarter, unleashing waves of offense once morest the overmatched Phoenix defense. The Clippers led 70-51 at halftime following shooting 58.5% from the field.
“We’ve got to start games better and with a sense of urgency. Be ready for the fight,” Booker said. “We were fighting uphill the whole game. We showed some things in the second half, what it looks like when we turn up the energy and intensity.”
George had 21 points before the break while Leonard and Terance Mann both had 12.
The Suns seemed more interested in sniping at the referees rather than playing defense. Booker and Beal were both called for technical fouls in the first half.
Phoenix announced a 100th straight sellout crowd, counting games in both the regular season and postseason.
Clippers: At New Orleans on Friday night.
Suns: Host Miami on Friday night.
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2024-01-05 15:25:00
A couple from Wetteren and one of their acquaintances, an antiques dealer by profession, risk, before the Tongeren criminal court, a sentence of between 60 and 100 hours of work for the theft and concealment of two statues of saints which were in places of worship Catholic from Burg-Reuland, in the province of Liège.
The couple went to Maldingen in June 2021 and visited St. John’s Church as well as a chapel in Aldringen, a neighboring village in the same German-speaking municipality. The man, aged 58, said he wanted revenge for the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of a priest and stole a statue of Matthew, more than 100 years old, from the church. A witness saw him flee the church with a large bag and rush into a car, driven by his wife. A little later, it emerged that a statue of the Virgin had also disappeared from the Maldingen chapel.
The couple was quickly identified by investigators using images from ANPR cameras (plate recognition, Editor’s note). The two works had in the meantime been sold to an acquaintance of the couple, an antique dealer. He claimed not to have known that the statues were stolen, which the prosecution considered impossible. The couple faces work sentences of 75 to 100 hours, while the antique dealer faces a sentence of 60 hours. All three might also face a fine of 800 euros.
They will know their fate on February 2.
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