Gaming

We take a closer look at how traditional bank transfers are losing ground in online gaming as operators chase speed across deposits and—more importantly—withdrawals.

In this careful analysis, we’re going to be taking a forensic look at how online betting platforms have impacted both the economy and culture, for better and for worse. 

Just like in any other industry, marketing is one of the biggest driving forces behind the success of every casino and gambling platform.

Online platforms have opened up the experience to a wider audience, particularly those with mobile or nomadic lifestyles who might never have set foot in a traditional venue.

Blockchain, with its hard-to-tamper ledgers and cryptography at the core, seems to be moving from buzzword to actual plumbing for online poker.

Smartphones are now a key part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s messaging friends, buying groceries or following the news, we can seemingly not live without them. However, one of the biggest beneficiaries of this digital transformation is gaming.

Giuseppe Faraone, Content Resources Lead at CasinoTopsOnline: "The iGaming industry has had a significant impact on the UK's economy"

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) issued the first statutory gambling levy invoices on 1 September 2025 through its eServices portal. Land-based and online casino operators will have until 1 October 2025 to make payment in full via GovPay or bank transfer.

The arrival of the internet revolutionised the casino gaming industry and made playing casino games accessible to whole new demographics.