Develop iGaming Games

A career in the gaming industry is highly sought after by many young people today. Most beginners focus on large studios and big projects, thinking about developing story-driven RPGs or shooters. However, they pay little attention to the iGaming sector, despite it being a comprehensive industry of online entertainment, encompassing everything from slots to crash games. Although many people perceive iGaming as simply an online casino, it is a high-tech field that combines elements of fintech, game development, big data, and many others. Different sources estimate the global iGaming market at varying values, but it is worth at least $120 billion. And it continues to grow.

But even in this industry, you can focus specifically on game development. To do this, when choosing an IT field of study, you should focus on both the professional requirements of the market and specific technologies. The basic and universal direction is classic programming, which provides a solid theoretical foundation. Future professionals learn to work with algorithms and data structures, as well as master classic programming languages. The iGaming industry, in particular, welcomes developers who are proficient in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, and Python.

It doesn’t matter what kind of iGaming game is being developed — it could be a colorful slot or a fast-paced casual mini-game — in any case, it will require a game engine or framework. Accordingly, if a young person is confident that they want to develop games, they should pay attention to such areas of study as Game Development or Game Design. Yes, in some universities, these are separate disciplines. Students who choose this field study game mechanics, design, slot payout mathematics, game animation creation, and other related topics.

For example, in Unity, it is easy to put together a full-fledged slot with game animation and music, and such a project can be easily loaded in a browser. However, front-end development will already be involved at this point.

The situation is similar in the crash game industry. Most of these projects are developed using Unity and HTML5 with JavaScript. A good example is the popular game JetX, which is described in detail on this site. Thanks to the use of modern technologies, the game runs smoothly and efficiently on almost any mobile device.

Many people think of front-end development as simply website development, but this is a misconception, as it includes timers, buttons, win animations, and much more. Additionally, it involves real-time interaction with the server. HTML5, Canvas, WebGL, and JavaScript frameworks are used for browser games. PixiJS is used to render graphics, which makes animations smooth and transitions spectacular. The games even work on mobile devices. Accordingly, if you want to focus on the visual aspect of the game, choose faculties and courses that competently teach the basics of graphic programming and provide skills in working with JavaScript.

The “magic” of the game, from betting to calculating winnings, is done on the server side. Developers working in this area are involved in business logistics, database interaction, and integration with payment systems.

It is worth noting an area in which there is an acute shortage of specialists: information security. iGaming is a field in which every information leak costs millions. Therefore, there is a particularly acute need for specialists who will be involved in data encryption, protection, and tracking suspicious activity.

Data analysts are also in high demand in the iGaming industry. Before choosing an educational path, you need to decide which area of the vast iGaming sector you want to specialize in. There is also an alternative route: you can choose professional internships and courses at studios that work in this field. The easiest way to do this is where such vacancies are most actively advertised — in Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, or Cyprus.

iGaming is a genuinely complex and fascinating field. In addition to technological skills and creativity, attention to detail is also valued. It provides international experience and allows you to build a career quickly.