The gaming and betting industry has covered a long path since the beginning of it. It has flourished well with the time implying the latest trends and technology. Further betting industry has tried every possible technology in order to provide the best and real time experience to their customers. The internet has transformed the industry to a hug extent. With the internet players and customers can place bets from even their homes. It has leads to the comfort zone of the customers since they need not to go to any kind of betting shop. According to a recent survey around 70% of the worldwide betting is now done online.

Bookmaking shops and a brief history

Earlier there was bookmaking and Harry Ogden being the first person to make money from betting on horses in late 1700’s. In 1845 betting was allowed not only on racetracks but also on other card games. This has lead to increase in the customers to betting shops.

In 1961 there was legalization of the betting shops and within the months betting shops grew at a rapid pace. There was a bookie and board man for managing the results and information.

In 1998 internet leads to the online betting offering online bingo sites and poker sites.

With the introduction of tablets and smart phones it is further too convenient for the users to bet from home and anywhere and the betting game has turned the tables completely. Now the customers can place bets with just touching the phone screens. Also there are several gaming apps to be bet at.

New technology in betting

With the new technology and internet availability there is huge decline in the betting shops. People prefer to play from home instead of going to some shop for betting. Online chat rooms are available on online betting sites that help the customers with guidelines and tips.

Player’s experience improvement

Since betting rules remains the same yet the online sites do the same work as earlier technology tends to do. Earlier sites were too slow and there was no customer service. With the advanced technology the sites have become more user friendly and fast such as now there are 3D graphics and sound interface in games.

There are several options to deposit and withdraw the amount. Players can bet in fast mode and within seconds.

Different wagers are available:

There are several wagering options that are available now-a-days. For example, if you are playing online soccer the following options are there:

• Halftime
• Fulltime
• Double chance
• Goals in first/second half

This is just a small handful of markets that are now available thanks to advances in online betting.