The Impact of 5G Technology on Mobile Gambling

When scientists look to measure the frequency by which we view the real world it equates to between 30 and 60 frames per second, where each ‘frame’ is a still image of the scene we’re looking at. The more of these frames you stitch together in a scene the more detail you are able to capture.

 To put this in context movies are generally shot at 24 frames per second because a little softness and blur adds to the ‘movie experience’, while high-action events like sports are displayed at up to 120 frames per second because we don’t want to miss any of the drama as it unfolds.

When it comes to mobile gambling, we want the same high-clarity and high frame rate experience of the games we play to ensure a smooth and exciting experience.

 Video and Casino Gaming Crossover

In a recent poll conducted by gambling software developer BGaming, they found that 40% of their online slots fans are also avid video gamers playing console, computer and online games several times a week. Given that this generation of young adult gamblers grew up during the renaissance of the video game industry it makes sense that there would be a strong crossover.

Bogdan Gres, Brand Manager at BGaming, added another interesting correlation:

“A similar number (36,98%) showcases that many players often bet on sports or esports. In the future, the tendency can stimulate the development of groundbreaking solutions combining two areas of entertainment”

The fact that around 40% of their gambling community enjoys and engages with video gaming in some capacity goes to show that online casinos and game developers need to ensure that their products cater to a clientele that expects their gaming to offer maximum entertainment value, coupled with great audio-visual design and enticing jackpot potential.

 Mobile Gambling Growth

As with the video gaming market, online casino gambling is seeing a strong leaning towards mobile games. This brings in an added level of sophistication and challenge to the task of creating mobile casino games that will appeal to the core demographic given the limitations inherent in mobile devices.

Yulia Aliakseyeva, the Game Producer at BGaming, said:

“When creating art visualizing features for a game, options for mobile devices are developed first. We pay much attention to the game’s performance: graphics content optimization, animations and effects. At the same time, the quality of games should remain high. A key challenge is to find a balance between quality and performance.”

She went on to add however that thanks to the development of 5G mobile technology game developers are still able to stretch their imaginations and create exciting new IPs for mobile gamblers to enjoy such as was the case with their highly popular Elvis Frog In Vegas slot.

This is due to the stability and speed of 5G mobile connections allowing for more complex games to still be streamed to your device smoothly. Offering the frames per second, high-quality audio and instant spin results players demand from their favourite slot machines.

This thinking is supported by statements such as this one by Greger Blennerud Mobile Broadband expert at Ericsson:

“The raw speed of 5G isn’t the only benefit it will offer gamers. Higher bandwidth and lower response times mean cloud computing becomes more viable. This will allow developers to stream a higher quality end result to players. This would lessen concerns over whether a game runs on older or lower spec phones – as long as the end-user has a 5G data plan, they could enjoy higher quality games.”

Often developments in the home computer space leave many users behind as keeping up with the latest trends can be prohibitively expensive. News that 5G integration and development will deliver superior gaming opportunities regardless of the spec of your mobile device is a positive sign for the growth of the mobile gambling market.