2014 will be a big year for the gaming market, and we are excited to see what’s to come from online casinos, land-based gambling operators and gaming legislations. Spectrum Gaming Group has recently released a list of the Top 21 Casino Industry Trends for 2014, identifying new and unique opportunities for both gaming operators and players. Every year, Spectrum Gaming Group identifies 21 trends for the gaming market.

In past years, these predictions have been spot on. In 2013, the group stated that online gambling operators would ai to establish land-based operations – a transition which has been seen across America. The group also noted that social gaming and online gambling would cross paths, and they certainly did in 2013. This year, many of Spectrum Gaming Group’s predictions concern gambling operators in Asia.

For example, the #1 trend predicts that major casino operators from around the world will attempt to receive gambling licenses to operate in Japan’s soon-to-be regulated casino resort market. Australia’s Crown Limited is one company that is certainly jumping at the opportunity, as Chairman James Packer seek expansion into Japan. The list also notes that Macau will continue to be a successful gambling capital in 2014.

In 2013, casinos in the city earned more than $50 billion. Going into the new year, Spectrum Gaming Group predicts that the city will continue to attract more business than its American competitor, Las Vegas, bringing in more high rollers and VIP players. The list also notes that social networking and online gambling will continue to combine forces.

According to the gaming group, it could be the ‘next big thing’ in the i-gaming market. 2014 is a year of great opportunity in the gambling market. We will see some big changes for both online and land-based gaming operators.

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