How Casinos Are Different In Various Countries?

Are casinos different in various countries? You might think that if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. Land-based casinos around the world are designed around similar principles, with the goal of making people play more. Online casinos differ from one brand to another but… there are only so many ways you can design them, right?

But there are plenty of differences between South African casinos and those in Nigeria, Germany or the US that may not be immediately visible.

Different regulations

First and foremost, the regulations regarding gambling differ from one country to another. In some countries they are more lax, allowing pretty much any legit casino operator to offer its services. In other countries, in turn, only operators and software providers with a license have access to the market. In South Africa, for example, only regulated studios and online casinos are allowed to function, with a license from a regulator like the WCGRB. Thus, the number of casino games available on their sites is very limited. In Nigeria, in turn, the regulations are more permissive – online casinos here have a much larger game variety.

Different tastes

The tastes of players differ from one country to another. Casino operators know that, and form their game libraries accordingly. Not every game works in every country. In Ghana, for example, Aviator is one of the current hit casino games. In South Africa, players are more into slot machines, and in Nigeria, betting is more popular than casino games.

Casino operators do constant market research and adjust their game libraries according to their players’ tastes.

Different promotions

Like game libraries, different player communities respond to different promotions. In some countries, free spins are all the rage – this is especially true for regions where people prefer slot machines. In other areas, deposit matches and reload bonuses work best, while in some places, cashbacks and VIP programs are the most effective.

Different payment methods

Finally, serious online casinos support payment methods that are available in the areas where they are serving customers. There are a few “universal” payment methods that are used pretty much everywhere – debit cards and some e-wallets come to mind. On top of that, online casino operators tend to offer their players local payment methods they can use to top up their accounts, like ALAT in Nigeria or OTT vouchers in South Africa.

Different countries, different casinos

As you can see, online casinos and bookmakers differ from one country to another – even those with the same brand or belonging to the same group of companies. The most obvious differences are those in the payment methods, but promotions and game libraries can also be radically different. Sometimes, these differences are due to the tastes of the players, other times, they are caused by the local regulations and laws.

But fundamentally, all online casinos are the same: they offer real-money online entertainment that should be enjoyed responsibly.

Source: independent.ng

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Samuel

I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos.

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I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos.