How online gambling used emerging web technologies
In our SiGMA series, “The Online Gambling Industry: Tales from the Past,” Ian Sherrington shares his latest article, this time following the journey of iGaming through the fast-paced emergence of online technologies. We’re travelling back in time to 90’s tech: Java applets, Shockwave, Flash, .ASP, PHP and the humble cookie to ask who benefited and how.
The vintage years of online gambling
Delve into the advancements in web technologies that significantly benefited online gambling, from the early days of game development, when pioneers solved technical challenges like graphics display and animation.
The introduction of new platforms like RealPlayer, Java applets, and Flash, revolutionised the presentation of casino games, making it easier for developers to create engaging content without digging into complex technical details. However, choosing the right technology was a gamble in itself. While Java applets proved to be less effective, Shockwave, and later Flash, emerged as better choices due to their improved capabilities.
As we now know, success in mastering these technologies led many developers to fame and fortune, and with the advent of HTML5, the landscape shifted once again.
Check out the full article below to discover more about the significant strides made in web technologies and their profound impact on the online gambling industry; advancements which have shaped the industry’s evolution, enabling secure, immersive, and accessible gaming experiences for users across the globe.
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Missed an instalment? Catch up below:
PART ONE: The online gambling industry’s tales from the past
PART TWO: The first online wager
PART THREE: Exploring the origins of online gambling jurisdictions
PART FOUR: How the law reacted to the rise of online gambling
