For many of us who have enjoyed electronic Online Gaming in the form of computer games for over a decade now, the marriage of Online Gamingand technology is a well established one.
Within the wagering and Online Gaming industry technology has also been integrated for some time at various levels. The meteoric growth of Internet Online 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 Online Gaming industry's premiere technology show, will continue to look at how technology can be leveraged from within the Online Gaming industry.
With the advent of online 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 online gaming, players can find their favorite game to play at the click of a button. Some Online Gaming sites require downloads or plug-ins; some charge a fee and others are free. With a huge crop of Online Gaming sites appearing on the Web, there's Online 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 Online Gaming to now include internet based Gaming. At the present the the technology that supports online Online Gaming is immature. The popularity of the internet is only a few years old, but this technology is advancing daily. As this continues, Online Gaming will be assured a permanent place amongst hundreds of other forms of internet based entertainment.
As the popularity of online Online 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.
