…the 76% it is inseparable from the smartphone, and almost every day he uses it to play.
The love between Italian seniors and technology is an unexpected and deeper love than one might think. Tra social, app and gaming there are many Italians over 60 who can no longer do without their smartphone, for this reason LeoVegas - well-known operator in the online gaming sector - published in his blog the infographic “Senior and new technologies. The love you do not expect” so as to deepen this relationship.
According to the data presented, Italy is in fact in first place for the spread of smartphones among the over 60 in the world with the 76%, followed by Australia and Germany (71%).
Many apps loved by seniors: they range from those for keeping in touch with loved ones to those for watching videos and TV programs. Space, however, also for information and gaming.
It is precisely online games that arouse more curiosity, seeing the 44% of the over 50 dedicates on average 5 hours a week or more to gaming. The 73% plays from smartphones and almost half of seniors do it every day. Among the favorite pastimes are puzzle and logic games, those of cards and traditional and casino games. In fact, there are several Italian seniors who try their luck online: the 71% are men and the 29% donne, and the smartphone is always the preferred device to play.
Alex Gaetani
Leo Vegas font