How it started and how it’s going

You can walk the streets of Spain on a video call with a friend, order food without talking to anyone, or do your job from the local coffee shop using your phone. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has changed the way we live and entertain ourselves, technology has developed to a point where you practically don’t have to leave your house for anything. This extends to mobile gaming and online casinos in New Zealand.

When New Zealand commissioned its first commercial computer at a bank in 1966 to home computers in 1991, nobody could imagine that we would decades later be gaming on tiny mobile devices from the comfort of your kitchen or even a bank queue.

Reasons to play at online casinos

Casinos gained popularity in the earlier years but access was limited by the fact that they are few and far between. One of the greatest advantages of mobile gaming is that it can be accessed from anywhere, by anyone. If you wanted to play at a brick-and-mortar casino today, you need to set aside travel time, and extra funds for food and drinks. You also have to take into account how much time you have before you need to travel home again and that you will potentially have paper money in your pocket.

With online casinos in New Zealand, you can play a game even if you only have a few minutes to spare and decide to cash in only days later. Not only that, there are a plethora of options and choices at your fingertips.

Online casinos in 2022

Although the world was already moving towards greater digitisation, the global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have contributed to an extra online push. People realised that they can get entertainment a lot closer to the couch. This growing trend has made 2022 the best year yet in mobile gaming. Demand keeps growing and so do the number of casinos and games

Smooth casino operator

One of the mobile online casinos in New Zealand that has been making a splash for years is JackpotCity. They have been in operation since 1998 and software giant Microgaming is behind the great concepts, smooth gameplay and attractive graphics on offer. The platform has been optimised for mobile and the functionality is pleasant and user-friendly.

Some of the popular games you may enjoy at JackpotCity are Atlantic City Blackjack Gold, Lightning Roulette, Mega Moolah and Thunderstruck II. To get a feel for an almost tangible casino experience, try the live table games with real dealers.