Slots Slots in the future

[Muay]

With the ever changing technology in most other areas, what do you envision for the slot machines in the future? What improvements do you think we will see?

 

[tito]

I think we are going to see a lot of modifications and the emergence of smarter slot machines. Slot makers are being forced to innovate or risk being left behind.

 

[Koontz]

You could very well be right, but I'm interested to know exactly what you mean by 'smarter' in what sense? What actual changes or improvements will be there in your opinion?

 

[Tolly]

I don't know. New slot machine developments aren't just limited by technology, they are limited by regulation and the need for casinos to maximise their profitability over time. This puts a limit on the new features and user interaction they can offer. Perhaps they will be able to read a player's style and adjust the game to keep them playing for longer, or get them to pay in more without affecting the machine's overall odds, but I suspect regulation would quickly stamp that out.

 

[Hartz]

The slot industry needs to do some serious adapting in order to entertain a generation that was weaned on Nintendos and Wiis. If they can't come up with ways of attracting and keeping the attention of the younger generation, then I think casinos will see a big decline in their revenue in the future.