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With virtual reality becoming increasing popular in video gaming, it seems a natural progression that VR will gain prominence in casino games too. It has already started in some online casinos, with other VR gaming projects in the pipeline.
Why Are Casinos Looking at VR Gaming?
The competition for online casinos is stiff, with many sites trying to attract and retain players. Although generous welcome packages and ongoing bonuses are beneficial, every casino needs to come up with something different to keep ahead of the game.
With advances in technology, online casinos must make sure their games can be played across multiple platforms, taking full advantage of the latest options, retaining existing customers and appealing to new ones.
Casinos are aiming to provide a gaming environment that’s as realistic as possible so that gamers who don’t want to go out to a bricks-and-mortar casino can experience the thrills and excitement of playing from the comfort of their own home, or while on the move.
The next generation of gaming is already here in the shape of virtual reality casinos. The move is one that should appeal to the younger generation of gamers, who are keen to enjoy an interactive, more immersive experience. After all, these young gamers are the future of the online casino industry and thanks to virtual reality technology, the online experience could become better than the real thing.
How Does VR Gaming Work?
Also known as computer-simulated reality, VR technology simulates a player’s physical presence in a specific environment so that they can interact with it. This can be achieved through a VR headset and other equipment that provides a sensory experience, involving sight, touch and hearing.
Until now, VR has been predominantly used for leisure purposes, such as watching 3D movies or creating an imaginary world for a video game, for example. It’s also widely used as a training tool to prepare people for real-life environments, such as flight simulator tools for pilots.
Now, there’s a very real probability that we’ll be able to put on our VR headset, stroll through glamorous casinos, play some games and then take off the headset and be back at home relaxing on the settee.
The headset comes in the shape of a soundproof, lightproof device, equipped with its own sound system and LED screens. The gamer’s experience won’t be disturbed by their physical environment because the headset is designed to block out all external sights and sounds, enabling the player to become completely immersed in their VR world.
Technology
Amazingly, the first VR headset was actually created in the 1990s for video gamers. Of course, the technology has advanced in leaps and bounds since then and in the not-too-distant future, the average casino player could be enjoying poker, table games and slots in a real-life setting through a modern VR headset.
Other tools needed to create the ultimate virtual reality casino experience are likely to include some kind of joystick and possibly some type of wearable technology to help provide an even more realistic experience.
Market Demand
Social casino has become a $4 billion market, and expects that market to grow to $4.44 billion by 2017, because Virtual Reality is playing a part in that growth. Social games can become even more popular with the help of virtual reality, User virtual presences make interaction with one another online player. Player’s can explore virtual spaces together and engage in multiplayer games.
