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4 Essential Tips That Makes a Successful Casino Startup

  • Thomas Oppong
  • Aug 19, 2013
  • 3 minute read

The mobile casino market is still very new and is continuing to grow at a high rate.  Given this emerging market, many new players are entering the field and launching new casino platforms in a bid to snap up some of the market share.  Eventually, the market will come to a more settled state and market saturation will occur.

At this stage, it will be more and more important for mobile casinos to do whatever they can to stand out from the crowd.  In a market with such a height level of competition, the slightest lack of quality and service can be very costly.

There are many factors which influence the experience people get when using a mobile casino, from the simple aesthetic appeal to the process of transferring money.

1. Aesthetics and Interface

The first thing which a new player will notice about a mobile site is its general appearance.  This is one of the most important aspects as it is the first thing a player will notice.  Often when players download casino apps, they will download several and select the most attractive one.  For this reason, it is even more important to get the aesthetic appeal spot on.

Following on from this is the design of the user interface, which allows players to find what they are looking for and navigate around the app.  This is core to the users’ enjoyment and experience of the app.  A simplistic and understandable navigation system makes for a much more relaxed user experience.

2. Games and Promotions

Hosting an adequate amount of games and promotions on a mobile device is absolutely essential.  I have seen casino apps being released with just a handful of games, which are hardly going to keep you entertained for that long.  Instead of prematurely launching a mobile casino app without enough games, developers should wait until they have a more comprehensive offering.  Likewise, mobile casinos with all the same promotions and bonuses as the desktop casino are much more appealing than others.

3. Security and Customer Service

Players are more aware of the risks that they are taking by transferring money online than ever before and for this reason is it essential to ensure a secure and seamless experience.  Players feel safer playing at a casino if they have a wider selection of deposit and withdrawal methods, such as e-wallets like PayPal and Ukash. PayPal has grown to become one of the most trusted payment systems available and casino sites that accept PayPal have a significant advantage over others.

Given the possible issues that can arise with online gambling and transferring cash, it is essential to have a helpful customer service team in place to deal with any customer qualms.  This is absolutely crucial to help instill consumer trust in the brand.

4. Social Media Presence

Having a social media representation of your brand is even more important than ever.  It allows players to feel connected with the brand, which reinforces brand loyalty. This is a growing sector and is only going to become increasingly core to business activities.

All of these factors are necessary to offer a complete service.  Mobile casinos must make sure all of the above are firmly in place before launching their product.

Thomas Oppong

Founder at Alltopstartups and author of Working in The Gig Economy. His work has been featured at Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.

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