20% of the iGaming Industry is Made of LGBTQ+ Individuals

With news that 20% of the iGaming industry is made up of LGBTQ+ individuals, what does this mean for inclusion in the industry as a whole?

As we see more and more members of the LGBTQ+ reach positions across a wide variety of industries, it will only result in the diversification of certain industries that might have stereotypically associated with a specific gender or sexual orientation. Diversification and inclusivity are two of the most important factors that need to be addressed in the future, and this milestone for the iGaming industry is one that should be the goal for many others too.

A Diverse Industry

Though there might still be some stereotypes attached to the gaming industry at large, there are many individuals, companies, and organizations working to ensure that this is an area that is becoming more diverse. Stereotypes firmly belong in the past – whatever you might think of in terms of a “typical” player is very far from the truth.

Nowadays, you will find a wide range of sub genres throughout the gaming industry, from AAA titles to the games available at a live casino to point and click adventures and more. With such a wide variety of titles on offer, it is little wonder that many different players are being attracted to them. You might not expect two players from different subsections of society to enjoy the same type of game, after all. Diversification of product ensures that everyone has something to play while opening the industry for new players who otherwise might struggle to find something to enjoy.

Diversity in the Workplace

Along with a diversification of players, we can also see the creation of inclusive workplaces. It is vital that this is done to create open and honest workspaces where LGBTQ+ people feel safe as they work and contribute to the company. In addition to this, this then allows the free trading of ideas.

If someone feels comfortable and accepted in their company, they will be more likely to propose ideas. In the iGaming industry, this could result in a fresh approach to a game or a new mechanic, or even the creation of something completely new. This in turn will have an effect, creating a more diverse selection of titles that will attract more to the industry and help it grow.

The Effect This Has Had

In doing so, we will see the creation of safe LGBTQ+ spaces and communities in the industry, something that will then spread to cover other areas of the sector and make it more open and welcome overall. This will then have a wider positive impact on society.

This is something that we can see already taking place in other areas of society. For example, the many LGBTQ+ dating apps we can now find on the market has helped to create these safe communities. Ideally, we will see something emulated across many other areas of society. It is something that we are beginning to see at play in the iGaming industry.

Diversity and inclusion are big parts of the iGaming industry, and it is something that the sector is actively working on improving. Though there is still a long way to go, there are many positive steps being made which will hopefully help to create a more diverse and interesting industry overall. If we wish to appeal to as wide an audience as possible, it is necessary to bring marginalized groups like the LGBTQ+ into the workplace to ensure that inclusion and diversification is carried out correctly. By ensuring that these individuals are able to make a difference within their respective roles, they will then be able to ensure this pushes forward into the rest of the industry as a whole.