The changing world of slots
WILL ONLINE SLOTS BECOME A LOW-STAKE ENTERTAINMENTLED ECOSYSTEM? AS THE LANDSCAPE OF THE ONLINE GAMING MARKET
continually shifts, the most notable development in recent times is that of a responsible gaming nature, with the lowering of stakes in the slots ecosystem one crucial talking point 46 SBC LEADERS • APRIL 2021
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ntertainment is front and centre of so many igaming conversations, particularly with the ever-increasing regulatory microscope that the industry currently finds itself under. With this in mind, could slots, in particular, become a more low-stake entertainment led vertical? However, should this be the case, would any sacrifices have to be made - particularly with regards to design principles - and what role will the ever increasing volume of snackable content have in the makeup of a more regulated environment? James Marshall, CEO of Push Gaming, picked up the debate by noting an air of inevitability but issuing a slight note of caution: “It’s getting to the point where it’s going to have to,”he said. “Longer term, I certainly see slots becoming a low stake, higher volume
