Slot machines may seem like a they are at an innovation dead end to industry veterans, but not to people like CasinoGrounds CEO Tobias Svensen. While the CasinoGrounds CEO believes that the gambling industry is playing catch-up, he believes one of the oldest forms of casino entertainment still has something to offer millennials. Svensen took some time out to chat to our very own Becky Liggero Fontana on why he believes that there’s still plenty of entertainment to be found on those reels.

According to Svensen, the unique conditions of 2020 have offered the industry a unique opportunity to capture a new audience. Svensen believes that a push away from gamification towards the social aspects of gaming can create new opportunities for slot-based games. “What I have ever really wanted to see is innovation on the social aspect of how to play together.”

With players unable to leave their homes, Svensen believes that the ‘shared experience’ is the trump card for industry operators. “I’d rather win 500 euros with my friends than win 2 000 euros completely alone. Sharing experiences with others is the most exciting part of being human.”

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