Server based casino games is the latest gaming technology innovation, and it can have a huge affect on the gambling industry. This new technology was introduced to members of the gambling industry in the last Global Gaming Expo. The meaning of this new technology is that every slot machine is connected electronically to a main computer server, and changes can be made easily and quickly. In the meantime, regulators are proceeding slowly with the rules, so the field trials will not begin until next year.

Once the regulators are approved, field trials will be performed upon limited games and systems. At this point, the casino companies will be finding out how much income this technological innovation can create. Casino operators will be able to change immediately the type of games and currency accepted by the slot machine. With the ability to change games immediately, casino operator can analyze which types of games would profit more at a particular time of day. It will also enable them to adjust hold percentages within regulatory limitations

Gaming analysts claim that the results of this new technology can be enormous, but it will probably affect the industry only at 2007 or 2008. According to the analysts forecast, the biggest gaming companies with the highest incomes will be the first to enter the server based slots into their casinos, and the smaller companies will follow them, in order to keep up with the competition.