For the past two decades—and especially the last one—online casino sites have dominated the online gambling market. It’s not hard to see why. Their bonuses and promotions give players extra chances to win, while the games are available for free and real money. On top of that, there are VIP clubs and reputable payment methods you can use that make the online gaming experience superior to land-based venues.

In this article, we’ll talk more about some unbelievable facts that even players don’t know. If you love playing casino games online, these facts will help you understand why online casinos are such a big hit.

1.            Some Games Have "Hot and Cold" Cycles

While RNGs ensure a random and fair outcome for any casino game, some games still have hot and cold cycles that can change the outcome of each round. Some, like online and live roulette, will even display the hot and cold numbers for dozens or even a hundred sessions behind. In that way, professional players can notice betting patterns and payout cycles that influence these streaks.

Of course, things are never that simple. Payout frequency over time is different and may give hints on the hot and cold cycles. But, it’s good to know that there is a such a thing, so you should keep it in mind the next time you’re playing a casino game.

2.            Game Providers Influence Odds, Not Casinos

Many casino players blame casino sites for losing streaks. However, your opinion on this might change if you know that the odds are set by the game developers themselves. So, casinos can’t do anything to influence the odds and turn them in your favor. The odds for each game are built-in, so blaming the casino is not appropriate – or right.

What you can do in this case is choose games from reputable providers such as Yggdrasil, Microgaming, or NetEnt. These developers have much fairer odds compared to up-and-coming studios. This means you can get better odds by playing their games, and that’s precisely what pro players know and do.

3.            Betting Systems Work - in Small Bursts

Every player wonders if betting systems or strategies work in casino games. The truth is that some betting systems such as the Martingale are effective, but in small bursts. They’re best used on even money bets in blackjack and roulette and may offer surprisingly good results when paired with restricted table limits.

So, if you can contain the excitement and choose to play responsibly, betting systems can work in small bursts. Just don’t let them run too long, or you’ll miss out on profit.

4.            The First Casino Site Launched in 1994

While the rise of online casinos can be tracked over the past two decades, they’re much older than that. Certainly not as old as land-based venues, but old enough. We bet that most players don’t know that the online gaming industry launched in 1994 when the first online casino—InterCasino—launched.

Of course, it was in its infancy back then, but the potential was there for everyone to see. In 1994, the Internet wasn’t as adopted globally as it is today. That’s the year the web was born, but there were no smartphones, powerful computers, or tablets, and no streaming services too. That’s why InterCasino was even more ahead of its time.

This new concept changed the way we play games, and the online gambling industry never looked back after it. From 1994 onward, it worked hard to make online gaming a reality, which came around the year 2000, when the first true online casinos were born.

5.            Men Rule the World of Online Gambling

Stats have shown that online gambling is a man’s world. Not that women don’t gamble online, but according to stats, over 80% of players are male. These figures include more than online casinos and are taken from online sports betting sites as well.

Most male players on the web are over 30, which is great as countries are fighting underage gambling. Men are also likelier to take risks in life, and that might feed into the predominantly male audience at online casinos.

6.            Online Casinos Are Recognized Almost Everywhere Around the World

Did you know that online casinos are permitted almost everywhere in the world? Not everywhere, of course, as some countries are still opposed to the idea. But, they’re permitted even in countries where land-based gambling is illegal. Around 30 countries in the world prohibit online casinos or online casinos operating without a license.

Others permit online casinos only with a local license, which is the way to go forward. Even the European Union is open to the idea of online gambling, showing how popular it is among people.

7.            Online Slots Dominate the Landscape

Roulette may have ruled land-based casinos in the past, but it has abdicated the throne and let slots be the king. Online slots have evolved past their one-armed-bandit phase, featuring amazing graphics and animations as well as features that bridge the gap with video games.

Video slots are easier to play than ever, and with so many to pick from, it’s great that you can try them for free. In the past, slot machines exclusively worked with a lever, which players pulled to (hopefully) reveal winning combinations. In the modern era, the lever has been substituted with a spin button, which you can either click on or hit the Space button on your keyboard to turn the reels.

They’re among the most diverse games you can find as well. Slots feature elements from pop culture often, and may also be based on your favorite shows, sports, or movies, so it’s not easy to see why they dominate the online casino space.

8.            Roulette - The Number of the Beast

Everyone knows what kind of a game roulette is. Even if you’re not that much of a fan of gambling, you know how it works. Roulette is often called the Devil’s Wheel, and that’s not because many players in the past would have made a deal with the devil just to win on the wheel. It’s because of this – if you add all the numbers from the wheel together, you get 666 – the number of the beast.

Considering how many tragic roulette stories history has seen with roulette, it might make some players think that it’s really the Devil’s doing. But, the reality is that roulette is a game of chance you should play responsibly, unlike many before. The odds of winning on the Devil’s Wheel are not exactly great, especially if you bet on single numbers.

Online casinos give you a chance to test the game yourself by playing for free. This will give you a better understanding of how it works. Use a good strategy on even-money bets, and roulette can be rewarding.

9.            Online Casinos Have More Games and Better Bonuses

From the number of games to bonuses, promotions, and payment methods, everything’s better online. Land-based venues are physically limited in terms of space, so they must carefully think about game selection. However, this is not the case with online casino sites. They often have libraries with thousands of games powered by hundreds of providers.

That’s why you’ll find many more variants of blackjack, roulette, and slots, in addition to live casino games. These games replicate the experience of playing in a land-based casino, streaming games in real time that are played against human dealers.

10.          Progressive Jackpots Can Grow Up to Millions of Coins

One of the things players love about online casinos are progressive jackpots. It’s not that much of a new concept, but it offers rewarding entertainment to lucky players. The twist is that hitting a progressive jackpot is almost impossible. But, go and say that to players who are already millionaires.