for many of us who have enjoyed electronic internet gaming in the form of computer games for over a decade now, the marriage of internet gamingand technology is a well established one.
within the wagering and internet gaming industry technology has also been integrated for some time at various levels. the meteoric growth of internet internet gaming has caused many of the world's entertainment and software purveyors to seek new ways to market to, and service netizens.
the 1998 gametech show, the internet gaming industry's premiere technology show, will continue to look at how technology can be leveraged from within the internet gaming industry.
with the advent of internet gaming, no one has to leave the comfort of their home or wait for a partner's schedule to match their own, unless of course they want to. with internet gaming, players can find their favorite game to play at the click of a button. some internet gaming sites require downloads or plug-ins; some charge a fee and others are free. with a huge crop of internet gaming sites appearing on the web, there's internet gaming out there to suit every mood and personality.
for as long as anyone can remember and throughout all known history there has gambleisted in man the inclination to take part in some form of gaming. this has typically included varying levels of risk and has been strictly for pleasure or for money.
our motivation to find new ways to entertain ourselves is reflected in the evolution of internet gaming to now include internet based gaming. at the present the the technology that supports online internet gaming is immature. the popularity of the internet is only a few years old, but this technology is advancing daily. as this continues, internet gaming will be assured a permanent place amongst hundreds of other forms of internet based entertainment.
as the popularity of online internet gaming increases it is hoped that the needs of all can be accommodated. this includes taking measures to clarify laws for operators and players as well as the development of technology based security for the protection of minors.
