VR-technologies in the sphere of gambling: features of use and prospects

Today gambling companies keep up with the times and actively implement new technologies in their work. One of the most popular among them is VR-systems. The advantages of using such solutions are felt by both the owners of online resources and the gamblers themselves. The former attract new clients, and the latter get new emotions and impressions.

What is virtual reality? How is VR used in gambling and what are the prospects of this technology? About all this - further in the article.

What is VR? General concept

VR, or virtual reality, is an artificial world that is created with the help of digital systems. To see and immerse yourself in it, you will need special devices - VR glasses and controllers.

You should not confuse virtual reality with augmented reality (AR). The latter is a technology by which the real world is complemented with virtual elements. One of the examples of its use is the game Pokemon Go. Its characters as if "superimposed" on the surrounding space. Thanks to this, gamers could see Pokemon in the middle of their room, on the street and in other places.

VR Casino: features and benefits

One of the main trends of our time is the VR casino. It is an online platform with high-quality three-dimensional computer graphics. With the help of beautiful and realistic picture in the online space is recreated the situation of ground gambling factory with a wide variety of slots and games. Once in this virtual world, the user can move around the halls, take part in different games, communicate with people and perform other actions.

The main advantages of VR casinos for gamblers:

• full immersion in the gambling process;
• high-quality gambling;
• communication with dealers and competitors through voice or chat functions.
• The first VR-technology began using the casino SlotsMillion. To find yourself in this virtual establishment, you need an Oculus Rift helmet. You will also need to download a special application and log in to your account through it.

After wearing the headset, the user finds himself in the hall of the VR-casino. He can walk around a gambling establishment, consider the interior items and slot-machine, as well as take part in gambling. In total, the operator offers more than 40 gaming products for choice.

If the helmet of virtual reality is absent, the user can immerse himself in the SlotsMillion 3D space. For this "visit" you only need a personal computer.

VR-games in gambling

Today at the gambling market there are not only VR-casinos but also individual gambling, supporting the technology of virtual reality.

For example, Microgaming created the VR roulette. To play it, you need an Oculus Rift DK 2 virtual reality helmet and Leap Motion 3D controller. Using these devices, the player will be able during the game to watch the movements of their hands and the actions of opponents.

NetEnt provider has developed several slots that support virtual reality technology. Among them Gonzo's Quest, Jack's World VR, Starburst, Scarface.

Online resource PokerStars in partnership with Lucky VR created the game PokerStars VR, which combines elements of live and online poker. Hambling product was launched in 2018.

The game has five locations - Macau 2050, Macau Suite, Showdown Saloon, Monte-Carlo Yacht and Void. Once in one of them, the user can play poker, watch the movements of their hands and the actions of opponents, move through virtual space and communicate with other people. As an additional entertainment, a gambler can throw some object at a virtual opponent or "shoot" a piano.

To play PokerStars VR, you will need a VIVE, VIVE Pro or Oculus Rift virtual reality helmet, as well as VIVE and Oculus Touch controllers.

Problems on the way wide VR proliferation in the gambling

The first problem is the software cost. VR-casino development is expensive. So not every gambling operator can afford to invest in the creation of such an online platform.

The second problem is the high cost of VR-equipment. Today the virtual reality helmet costs on average about $100. There are inexpensive Chinese analogues of such a headset on the market, but their characteristics are much inferior to the original models.

At the same time, developers of games that support the technology of virtual reality, believe that the high cost of gadgets for VR-gambling is not an excuse to refuse to create new products. In such matters, you need to look at a few steps forward.

PokerStars Innovation Department employee Manuel Bevan said that today the Oculus Rift helmet and a suitable computer for PokerStars VR are expensive, but prices are gradually declining. "When they become available to everyone, we need to be ready, so we need to work on the product now," - said the specialist portal On Poker Games. More info on the website Udenlandske Bettingsider.

Prospects for VR technology in the gambling industry

VR-casinos are interesting for gamblers because they allow them to get new impressions and fully immersed in the game. Therefore, creating such a platform is a good way to attract and retain customers.

For a virtual casino to work properly, you need to use reliable and licensed software from proven providers. Also, the platform should be adapted for mobile devices. This will help to get more traffic because today many gamblers visit the sites from smartphones, not from personal computers or tablets.

Experts in the field of gambling believe that VR-solutions will also allow you to attract customers in ground casinos. By installing 3D cameras on poker, roulette or blackjack tables, it is possible to provide interaction between "live" visitors and users participating in games remotely. A similar format of gaming entertainment has already been implemented in live casinos. The gaming process with real croupiers is shot on a 3D camera and broadcast on the Internet. Users follow what is happening from the computer screen or smartphone and take part in games.

The result is VR technologies are gradually conquering the real world, and today they can be considered one of the main trends in the field of gaming. By introducing virtual reality systems into their platforms, operators give users the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the gambling process and fully enjoy gambling. Gamblers return to online casinos again and again as a thank you for this, thus increasing the profits of the platform.

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