Topic: About running an online casino vs an offline casino - page 3. (Read 894 times)

Each casino has its advantages and as you can see, we or most of us have more action in online casinos, so it turns out to be easier, we are from home we are from the phone, all this can influence doing things better , I would say that since we are not in an online casino, the bad thing is the KYC, but knowing that things are always mandatory for this because there is a lot to talk about.

I rarely go to physical casinos, maybe it's because of my job, I don't have enough time to go to an offline casino, because you need to take half an hour or 1 hour to be able to play calmly, plus the atmosphere in a casino Offline is different because all the time you have a lot of things to do, to eat, to drink, so the experience is different from offline casinos, I think the administration of both is equally complicated.

No, it is not. Running an offline casino is way harder than running an online casino for so many things to be considered in both. Moreover, with certain limited feature you may run a complete anonymous online casino where you never require any licence nor regulation compliance.

The money that has been used to create the casino, obviously, but matters like these can be tackled with good and improved marketing campaigns and promotional events run across different platforms over the internet.

It surely is, you can start an online with a small team because it doesn't require a lot of people for you to be able to manage an online casino. Still, what are the things you cover in your casino is a big deciding criteria here. For example, if you include sportsbetting then you must need big to decent team for sure.

Online casino is way easier to manage than an offline casino at so many levels including the ease of managing the employees, not a lot of regulatory issues, no issue of relocating every now and then for any reason, etc.

Online casino, without a doubt.

Well, to be specific, online or offline casinos have their own pros and cons. The pros of offline casinos are that if you gamble with such wealth, you have a guarantee that many more of its friends will be in your casino frequently. Also, as we all know, many people are still into physical casinos. The cons are that the expenses are greater, and of course maintaining a business is not that easy, so you will really have to be hands-on in the casino.

Meanwhile, we all know that online casino is much easier than physical casino, and that is the pros of online casino; it is more reachable by gamblers anytime or anywhere, and it will also be less costly than physical casino. The cons of online casino are that you have many competitors, meaning that we know that there's a lot of online casino right now. Your struggle is how can you market your online casino and what uniqueness you have in order for gamblers to choose your website to play on.

Many people who is intega gambling especially people who Gamble with casino does not like to Gambling offline they always concentrate on online gambling because that will be the easiest way for them to gamble but those ones who Gambling offline I don't think that then do win the gambling because they will not be consistent in gambling due to them must go directly to casino gambling Center before they can be able to stake their game, the things I understand in gambling is that it has to do with different things and opportunity neither you gamble offline or online its your turn to win gambling you definitely win gambling,

There are several aspects that may be the same, but most will be different. Each casino, both online and offline, will of course have its own pros and cons. Such as in terms of operational costs, maintenance, taxes, employee salary, and others. because, offline casinos are much more complex and require higher costs, not only in setting up and building the casino but also in its daily operations.
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It will depend on what kind of necessary they need and what kind of  casinos it will be.
If it is a large casino and requires many workers for each table, then that will result in quite large costs too. But on the other hand, online casinos also of course have to pay large costs for online advertising and other things.


Not really sure. But if  gambling is legal in such country, it won't be big difficulty to run offline casino. But if it is restricted, online casino will be much easier.  As in my country, gambling is restricted, but we can find out many online casinos, at  least we can find them out, so many, in the online advertisement.

Yes, I understand the point, but it is easier to manage than a large conglomerate where you have to deal with security, it is easier to deal with hiring staff and renting a site than to Complain to IT security because you let a certain amount be stolen of money? How does the Security entity respond? It is difficult, you cannot determine things like that, currently there Are many security updates, and all that has a big cost, the administration is not complicated, the hard part is the expense, and in a company what is sought is to reduce expenses and That everything is cheaper, that is the objective, in a physical casino the subcontracting of rental staff is only taken as a liability, but the mere fact of protecting Capital is everything, in a casino or online if all the security measures are in place. They are affected, everything fails and money disappears, and that is really delicate.

There are online casinos that do not last much, they become decapitalize and cannot respond to withdrawal requests, some say that they allow manual withdrawals, in a physical casino the movement of money is instantaneous, so for me it seems to be easier.

And that's right, it's difficult to Speculate , but roughly I see things like this, I've done some work for people in companies, but they don't have problems with hacks where their money is compromised, maybe their database or something like that. , but it is not worth Worrying about, however in an online casino that risk is always there.

I agree with you, currently popular online casinos can be accessed by many people all over the world with an internet connection and a cellphone or other gadget. Of course, this online casino has its own marketing strategy, such as being marketed by influencers who have many followers, sometimes they advertise it by doing live streaming so that many people see it because nowadays it is likely that everyone spends their daily lives using cellphones or other gadgets. have an internet connection. This is different from offline casinos which may only advertise their promotions directly so it's possible that not everyone can see them.

In my opinion, currently the most popular thing is online casinos, because they are easy to access by everyone who really understands, also in my opinion it is also easy to access them, for those who don't understand, if they are taught once, they will probably be able to understand in a short time. . and maybe this physical casino requires large taxes, because in reality this business is profitable online or offline the same. and licensing by law or government.

I could really say that offline/physical casinos are much more that expensive than on online ones but actually this isnt really something that could be precise because no one really knows
about the exact figures and numbers in speaking about in between gambling businesses but one things for sure that this business venture wont come cheap.
It is something that profitable and something that would really be that could make shorter ROI considering that this industry does have tons of gamblers or simply with the demand
then taking back your investment wont really be taking too much time. Hope that there would really be some sort of people who do know the actual figures.

As someone who's worked with webapp development as a community and project manager, and with an offline product which pretty much works like a regular casino as well, here are some of my thoughts and inputs

1. Running an online casino is way different from running an offline casino. When you manage an offline casino, it's almost always expected that your maintenance and management fees will always be a top expense on their end, not to mention the fact that they are going to be paying off employees as well, which is something that online casinos have been able to avoid for the longest time.

2. Capital for the most part. Money doesn't grow on trees, and even in-house employees and developers would need to be paid regardless of how they got hired or if they are a diehard employee. Not getting the proper attention and funding will lead to talents looking elsewhere and capitals being lost, projects going bankrupt and owners left with little to nothing to work with.

3. Yup. Most of the very expensive stuff that these online casinos have to shell out money on lies in UI and UX development, as well as backend and frontend along with licensing fees. All of these could be paid in one-time big time basis if they are hired on-the-go, and even if they were paid on a monthly basis they still would count as the highest paid employees in an online casino.

4. Online casinos all the way. most of the stuff that you'd have to really do that's major is make sure everything works and that you market the casino properly. Other than that you're good.

Online casinos try to imitate offline casinos in many aspects. I think the more pronounced differences are in table games and slots though. At least if we're talking about the technical differences.

For instance, table games in offline casinos have much more relaxed rules. It's easier to play at an offline casino for a long time because statistically speaking, even with a bank that's not as big, the risk of ruin is much lower. However if you're noticed placing certain strategies that are akin to card counting the surveillance in an Offline casino would get to you eventually.

Online casinos on the other hand, even though they try to imitate the offline play stile with live dealers, have certain rules that make them much more random. For example frequent shoe changes, the shoe changes while it's half, you're not given as much freedom with splits etc. So all these eventually add up to having less options for a profitable strategy.

Now with slots, online slots tend to have a higher RTP, but always a higher volatility also. Players offline tend to want to win more frequently without caring about huge wins all the time. So offline has more variety for slots in terms of volatility, but online there's more variety in terms of graphics etc. So it's no wonder that many companies focus on promoting their slot games so much. With a high house edge, they can profit off of them a lot more reliably than with other games.

No they are different.

An online and an offline setting are different in multitude of ways given that there are different factors to consider especially in the handling of employees. In an online setting, what you need is an active customer service that can reply to queries as soon as possible. On the other hand, an offline casino must be present at the establishment at all times.

Though there are still many ways that they differ, the biggest difference here lies on the amount of capital needed. Operating an online casino is much cheaper compared when operating an offline casino since the latter requires you to have an establishment, etc.


If an online casino is not making much money as intended, then there lies somehow on how it is being operated.

Naturally, advertisements are key in order for your casino to be known by users. Also, there are operation expenses that are definitely needed in the online setting given on how crucial it is to attract users. Lastly, having rewards and bonuses can have an impact to future/potential customers for you to keep retention as high as possible.


Yes- the amount of people you hire in an online casino is relatively lower compared to an offline casino. The biggest difference is its nature- an online setting exists on the internet; while an offline casino requires a designated establishment which requires tons of capital for operation.


This actually depends but I do think that an online casino is relatively easier to manage due to its nature. Given on how flexible managing online platforms are, operating them may be simpler compared to operating an offline casino.


I would definitely consider operating an online casino.

The shift from vising offline casinos to accessing online platforms is the new trend. More and more people are exploring technological advancements which means that products/services may very soon shift to an online setting.

Actually, we don't own any online or physical casino, therefore we can only speculate as to which is easy to manage online or offline casino.
The ones who are actually involved in the two businesses can tell us the exact pros and cons of both setups.

However, I would not necessarily agree with the last question's answer that it is difficult to manage an Online Casino as compared to an offline casino. Don't you think that managing a physical casino is more difficult as you have to hire people, manage the building (rented or owned), manage the people coming to the casino etc etc. With online casinos, all of the things will be taken care of by the casino developer when it comes to the design and security etc and it is just a one-time payment as opposed to the physical casino where you have to pay the rent and hire staff to m whom you will need to pay monthly.

Regarding Op's question, I consider that at one point I have also asked myself the same question, that is why I dare to answer based on what I think, I don't know if it is the best answer but I will be very sincere:

1. Is running offline casinos the same as running an online casino?

It is not the same, I consider that online casinos represent a greater expense of money due to all the regulations that must be met and apart from the expense in computer security, due to possible hacks.

2. What do online casinos have to lose if they aren't making as much money as they intended?

A lot of money, obviously to set up an online casino you have to spend a lot of money on designs, security, marketing, licenses, among other things, they are very big expenses.

3. With online casinos, isn't the number of hiring being limited compared to someone who wants to run an offline casino?

Maybe not, currently there are many tools that can help manage an online casino, for example the help of an AI is very useful for administration experts.

4.-Which one is more easier to manage than the other?

Based on my personal opinion, I would say that it is much easier to manage a physical casino than an online casino, in an online casino you have to manage many bosses for many of its departments.

I would choose, without a doubt, the physical casino, even though the physical casino would have to invest in security and in certain things that the online casino does not have, in this case incentives, such as gifts, meals, something like that, but that partly come out of the same losses of the players, even so I think that the expense is less than that of an online casino.

Do you even know that even offline casino has a license too and additional taxes for all their expenses. Their license cost is costly and much more requirements due to standards for their permits.

Online casino license can be done online if you have money. It’s expensive too but not as expensive as the physical casino. I really doubt that you can setup a brick and mortar casino using the funds for online casino operations. Maybe you are describing an alley brick and mortar casino and not the typical big casino that you can see on Vegas or even the cities of different country.

Online casinos exist in a curious state of efficiency. They're global amusement parks, accessible from any corner of the world with an internet connection. This global reach, however, comes at the cost of a scaled-down workforce. Unlike their brick-and-mortar counterparts, online casinos don't require an army of dealers, security guards, and waitstaff. Automation reigns supreme, with algorithms dealing the cards and resolving bets. It's a world of virtual croupiers and self-service entertainment.

This automation creates a fascinating paradox. While the online realm offers a wider audience, it fosters a sense of isolation. The camaraderie of a crowded casino floor, the clinking of chips, and the shared gasps of anticipation – these are all sacrificed for the convenience of the digital experience. The human touch is replaced by the sterile efficiency of code.

There's a trade-off at play. Online casinos gain efficiency and a global reach, but they lose the social aspects that define the traditional casino experience. They become solitary amusement parks, a universe of flashing lights and spinning reels devoid of the human connection that can make gambling so enthralling.

Many people think online casinos are a breeze to set up – all you need is a website, right?  Wrong.  Regulations, licensing, and building a secure platform can be just as costly as building a fancy brick-and-mortar casino.  It's like building a house – you might save on bricks, but the foundation still needs to be solid.

Online casinos don't have to pay for carpets or slot machines.  But don't underestimate the ongoing expenses.  Cybersecurity is a constant battle, top-notch programmers are worth their weight in gold, and keeping the platform running smoothly requires a dedicated team.  Those "cheap" online staff add up quickly.

While buying into an established online casino franchise might seem appealing, it's not a risk-free shortcut.  You're still on the hook for licensing fees and a share of the profits.   Think of it like buying a fancy restaurant franchise –  you might have a recognizable name, but success depends on your management and a bit of luck.

Then why give an advice if you don't know much about this? Lol. I'm afraid they won't take you seriously but at least you are honest right? . For me, I think each ( offline and online ) has their own pros and cons. If it's true that online is easier, many are doing it and it will be hard for our business to stand out. We think online is easy because we only need a website, but what about the design and others? At the end of the day, a challenge is only normal but if one is truly eager, they can think of solutions to overcome it. About the last thing that you said, what do you mean by that? It may take time for some of us to decide but we can always choose if what we think is good for us.

Running an online casino typically involves lower initial costs, broader market reach, and continuous accessibility for players. Offline casinos require substantial upfront investments, localized customer base, and face operational expenses but provide a physical social experience. Each has its own advantages and challenges, influenced by factors like target audience, regulations, and business objectives.

Realistically you need a huge amount of resources to get started in either of these two operations now and there are probably easier ways to earn more money if you're starting with large amounts. They both pretty much face the same challenges, but I'd say that it is probably slightly easier to get an online casino up and running - because while you have a whole set of different security challenges, that can still get expensive, you can outsource some of other elements of the operation more easily. Like possibly using third party customer services, employing third party security systems (in a cheaper way than physical buildings) and don't have to deal with as much violence that can come with some gamblers losing large amounts of money in a real world setting.

Yes, online has more flexibility and location independence. Many online casinos have equal conditions of competition, while offline casinos are located in a specific country, which not everyone can get into due to the cost of flights from other countries and the lack of a visa, for example, Las Vegas is at the other end from me light, and I think that I will never find myself in it, although I would really like to go there once in my life. In general, offline is a relic of the past, but the atmosphere that is created there attracts many older players, because it can remind them of their youth, and such players also need communication there more. But time moves forward and I think that there will be a little less offline establishments, but the process will not be as fast as many people assume and I’m glad about it.