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Canada’s Online Casino Demographic
Although the land gambling venues have a very prominent elderly demographic, the technology and internet access needed for the online casinos has kept much of that demographic away from the gambling sites. More recently though, and specifically in the past year or two, a large number of senior citizens are finding their way to the internet gambling and bingo gaming sites. The demographic of online casino gamblers is rapidly changing all over the world according to industry research that has really been highlighted heavily in the past several months. This is particularly prominent in Canada right now according to an article in the Toronto Star. The senior citizen population has really begun to take to the internet – and even the online casinos out of necessity as much as a desire to join the internet age.
New programs are cropping up on a global scale that teach computer skills to the older generations. And one of the key reasons motivating this push is the fact that computer and internet use can fight depression and isolation according to recent research. Online casinos especially provide seniors with a community – something they may not readily have if they are in nursing homes or confined to their homes for much of the day.
As the internet gambling sites report more and more of this age demographic accessing the sites its entirely likely that the industry will see far more programs and games aimed quite specifically at the elderly and senior citizens within the internet gambling community. The rate of senior citizens gambling at online casinos and bingo sites has doubled annually since 2000 – and the rate is likely to hold steady because of the natural aging of an already internet savvy generation.
Internet Trends for the Elderly
To generations that have seen the progression and development of online social networking sites like these have a hard time fully grasping what it is they do. That’s perhaps one of the key challenges senior citizens who use the online casinos and gaming sites are facing – just when they think they have it figured out there are more features and innovations knocking on the door and altering usability.
The Internet can be a really daunting place – just think if you were transplanted from a mere 20 years ago into the present and you were forced to explain some of the new social media developments like Twitter and Facebook. Statistics have shown that the older age demographic all over the world are increasingly turning to the online casinos and learning how to use the internet as a communication tool to bridge some of the loneliness that creeps up in the twilight years. But a big problem right now centers on the fact that some of the elderly just can’t keep pace with the new innovations fast enough to make the online casino gaming sites work effectively for them. In the past year nearly every single major gaming site has announced a move into the social networking arena. Instead of just connecting with friends and other gamblers on the site, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and other sites are brought into the mix creating a bit of confusion for gamblers who just like the steadfastness of the old internet gaming communities.
Although some online casinos may be developing and changing at too rapid of a pace, there is a lot of good coming out of this new move to really connect senior citizens with the internet. From uniting families split by distance via Skype to creating communities to find new friends, the internet opens up a whole new world for the elderly.
The Internet can be a really daunting place – just think if you were transplanted from a mere 20 years ago into the present and you were forced to explain some of the new social media developments like Twitter and Facebook. Statistics have shown that the older age demographic all over the world are increasingly turning to the online casinos and learning how to use the internet as a communication tool to bridge some of the loneliness that creeps up in the twilight years. But a big problem right now centers on the fact that some of the elderly just can’t keep pace with the new innovations fast enough to make the online casino gaming sites work effectively for them. In the past year nearly every single major gaming site has announced a move into the social networking arena. Instead of just connecting with friends and other gamblers on the site, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and other sites are brought into the mix creating a bit of confusion for gamblers who just like the steadfastness of the old internet gaming communities.
Although some online casinos may be developing and changing at too rapid of a pace, there is a lot of good coming out of this new move to really connect senior citizens with the internet. From uniting families split by distance via Skype to creating communities to find new friends, the internet opens up a whole new world for the elderly.
Some Good in Online Casino Sites?
Although there are certainly concerns right now about problem gambling and other very serious issues that lie directly on the gambling sites, there is also a lot to be said for the charity and social support work that many online casino sites have made a priority in the corporate policies. Let’s leave negativity firmly behind right now and instead look at all of the potential and good that the online casinos have brought over the past decade. Tops at the list are efforts made by 888 and other companies looking for ways to practice strong corporate awareness about green travel and sustainability efforts; this is fairly new within the internet gambling industry but lies right in line with a global shift in corporate responsibility.
Additionally though, it would be entirely remiss to not mention the online casino gambling companies that are doing charity work and raising funds for a huge variety of worthy causes. And it’s all sectors of the industry that are willing to put some of their broad market and cash-flush gamblers in front of the right charities. For the poker industry the prominent cause is Darfur and other African nations. But several online casino sites have also raised money for illness-based charities and schools in developing nations to name just a few.
The US government might (although not likely at this point) pass legislation to use tax revenues as one way to help fund universal healthcare while the one of Australia’s states is considering using online gambling tax revenue to fund campaigns related to saving endangered animals. And that’s what the online casinos are choosing to do – there is also a lot of potential good to be found in how state governments are spending their internet gambling tax revenues.
Additionally though, it would be entirely remiss to not mention the online casino gambling companies that are doing charity work and raising funds for a huge variety of worthy causes. And it’s all sectors of the industry that are willing to put some of their broad market and cash-flush gamblers in front of the right charities. For the poker industry the prominent cause is Darfur and other African nations. But several online casino sites have also raised money for illness-based charities and schools in developing nations to name just a few.
The US government might (although not likely at this point) pass legislation to use tax revenues as one way to help fund universal healthcare while the one of Australia’s states is considering using online gambling tax revenue to fund campaigns related to saving endangered animals. And that’s what the online casinos are choosing to do – there is also a lot of potential good to be found in how state governments are spending their internet gambling tax revenues.
eCOGRA
eCOGRA specifically oversees fair gaming, player protection and responsible operator conduct. It examines and tests online gambling sites' prompt payments, safe storage of information practices, random games, honest advertising and responsible behavior by the operator. The non-profit, independent standards authority of the online gaming industry, e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, better known as eCOGRA, provides important player protections to consumers. These are the result of Independent Directors' decisions concerning what casino software is rewarded the Safe and fair Seal.
The standards authority was founded by Microgaming Software Systems Ltd. and Virtual Holdings Ltd., which together account for a large part of the casino-style gaming on the Internet. It is up to independent directors, however, to decide which software developers are admitted as eCOGRA members, and which operators qualify for the eCOGRA Seal.
Finally, in case a player encounters problems while gambling at an approved site, eCOGRA provides a dispute mediation service and a fair gaming advocate.
The most important product of eCOGRA - the one that players encounter in their gambling adventures - is the Seal of Approval, awarded to those casinos which have achieved compliance with eCOGRA’s high standards and demonstrated that:
* Games are fair
* The casino operates honestly and behaves responsibly
* Monetary deposits are safe and winning bets are paid in a timely manner.
Online Casino Reports an eCOGRA Approved Portal
The non-profit organization, eCOGRA - eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance - is an independent standards authority of the online gaming industry, for actual gaming platforms and portals, such as OCR.
As becoming a leading online casino portal, Online Casino Reports has been recognized as a Reputable Portal by gaming industry's watchdog, eCOGRA.
The seal of approval was granted following an extensive audit by eCOGRA specialists. It is testimony for the portal's professionalism and integrity, both sharing player protective ideals and objectives for honest and ethical conduct.
This means recognition not only of Online Casino Reports, which will be inspected, periodically by eCOGRA, but also of the online casinos, poker rooms and all gaming platforms listed on the portal, as safe, certified and fair.
As becoming a leading online casino portal, Online Casino Reports has been recognized as a Reputable Portal by gaming industry's watchdog, eCOGRA.
The seal of approval was granted following an extensive audit by eCOGRA specialists. It is testimony for the portal's professionalism and integrity, both sharing player protective ideals and objectives for honest and ethical conduct.
This means recognition not only of Online Casino Reports, which will be inspected, periodically by eCOGRA, but also of the online casinos, poker rooms and all gaming platforms listed on the portal, as safe, certified and fair.
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