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Will Virtual Reality Eventually Overtake Slot Machines?
The casino industry has been through some major changes in the last couple of decades. After spending over a century relatively unchanged – offering the same games in the same kind of setting – the invention of the internet and the digitalisation of gaming in general has meant that casinos have had to adapt to a completely new landscape.
With games moving online and players finding it easier to access online casinos like Winkslots, the interest in gambling games and online casinos has dramatically increased. In the early days there was a question over whether online casinos and land-based casinos could coexist, or whether one would dominate the other. Happily, for the industry, it seems as if both sides of the sector have managed to play to their strengths and cultivate their own sets of customers.
Innovative Moves
The first online casinos were very basic, offering pixelated graphics and simple card designs. This worked for table games like poker and blackjack but wasn’t very practical for porting slot machines online. However, the technology soon caught up with what people wanted and fully animated games became the norm.
Now customers at online casinos can create their own avatars, customise their layouts, and play exciting games on their pcs, tablets, and smartphones. Online slots involve eye-catching animations with fully spinning reels, dynamic symbols, playable bonus levels, and much more.
The most recent innovation to capture the interest of players has been the introduction of live casino games. Players stream games from a casino location and can interact with a live dealer as they draw cards or spin wheels. It’s a more sociable way of playing and the closest online casinos have been able to get to the experience of the real thing.
Virtual Reality Casinos
The latest innovation to interest the online casino sector is the use of virtual reality technology. Virtual Reality worlds let you explore places as if you are really there, meaning you can walk through fantasy worlds or replicas of real places, all without leaving your home.
Introducing virtual reality into online casinos would give players an even more realistic experience. You could walk from table to table before picking your seat, pick up your chips and cards and use hand gestures to signal your intentions to the dealer. You could even take a seat at the bar and chat to other players – a function which would finally give online players the social aspect of casino gaming which has so far been difficult to reproduce online.
How Virtual Reality Casinos Could Be The Future?
So far there are only one or two virtual reality casinos in operation, but as more players purchase VR headsets, the demand will increase. VR casinos offer a unique opportunity for real world casinos to create digital versions of their iconic buildings and allow players from all over the world to visit them virtually. Famous settings like Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, The Venetian in Macau, and The Hippodrome in London could all welcome virtual customers and spread their appeal to players who would otherwise be unable to visit them.
Virtual Reality has been designed to give players an immersive experience. For some games this works really well, for example horror games where the atmosphere is heightened by having enemies jump straight at you. However, there are critics who wonder how well casino games will transfer to a VR format, because sitting at a table playing poker doesn’t offer the same thrills. Yet, as online casinos have proven, being slightly removed from the action hasn’t turned players off the games. And it might lead developers to take an even more creative approach to their game designs.
Virtual Reality Slots
There are already some ground-breaking online slot designs, with non-linear reels, fluid lines, and fully animated symbols. VR offers slot developers the chance to really flex their creative muscles. The possibilities for slot designs are endless. VR players could find themselves playing from inside a giant slow machine, having to spin the reels themselves. Or slots could include playable bonus levels, with VR players having to fight monsters, navigate mazes, or solve puzzles, all for extra winnings.
Online casino games have already become more animated and taken on the look of video games. With virtual reality now opening up further probabilities for development, it is exciting to see what online casino designers do with this next step in technology. For gambling fans, the prospect of being able to visit some of the most famous casinos in the world without forking out thousands on airfares will be a big draw. Hopefully some of the casinos are already working on their own digital versions, ready to make that breakthrough.
In Conclusion
There’s no reason why virtual reality software and slot machines cannot work in conjunction with each other. We could see a return to the one-armed bandit style of machine, where VR users can crank the lever to spin their reels. Or developers might take the technology to a more futuristic level, with in-built playable mini games and the chances to interact with online slots in completely new and exciting ways. We won’t really know until VR casinos have become more established, but it’s exciting to imagine what might be.
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Esports Charts partners with Regnum Carya Esports
Esports Charts, the world’s leading esports analytics service, has announced a partnership with Regnum Carya, one of Turkey’s most prominent esports organizations.
Through this cooperation, Esports Charts will equip the team with comprehensive analytics and insights, enabling them to optimize strategies, improve audience engagement, and drive monetization.
“We are happy to partner with one of the leading brands in the Esports scene, Esports Charts. Last year was a year in which we achieved unforgettable successes. One of the reasons why we understand how big this success is is the data Esports Charts shares with us. Sharing the statistics of the matches and tournaments we play down to the smallest detail contributes greatly to both us and the esports industry. We are excited to work with them. This year, we want to raise the bar even higher with our new partners and the steps we will take.” said Ahmet Özel, Regnum Carya Esports General Manager
2024 was a year of success for the Turkish club as they notched fantastic results in PUBG Mobile, including coming second at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024 and winning the local Turkish circuit, PUBG Mobile Yıldızlar Ligi 2024, twice. As the Regnum Carya’s fanbase continues to grow, understanding audience behavior and trends has become a priority to maintain their upward momentum.
“At Esports Charts, we’re thrilled to help Regnum Carya Esports capitalize on their remarkable success throughout the PUBG Mobile season. Through our Team Dashboard, Regnum Carya will get a deeper understanding of their audience and viewership trends, helping them turn their remarkable 2024 achievements into even greater opportunities.” said Denis Matusovskiy, Sales and Partnerships Manager at Esports Charts
This partnership emphasizes Esports Charts’ dedication to helping emerging organizations maximize their potential while using data-driven strategies. By providing detailed reports and actionable insights, Esports Charts enables companies like Regnum Carya to transform their achievements into sustainable growth.
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BLAST Launches Host Destination Process for Record-Breaking 2026-2027
After a blockbuster year of travelling the globe, BLAST is excited to announce the opening of its RFP process for hosting opportunities in 2026 and 2027.
This is the launch of BLAST’s competitive process for exciting 2026 and 2027 event-hosting opportunities for five of the biggest games in the world at the moment: Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Fortnite, Rocket League and Rainbow Six.
2024 was another year of growth for BLAST, hosting events for ecosystems both existing such as BLAST Premier and BLAST R6 as well as new ventures in Rocket League, Fortnite and Dota2. With 14 events taking place in 2025, spanning four different continents, it’s an exciting time to take esports to new destinations and fanbases both budding and established in 2026 and 2027.
BLAST is one of the world’s largest esports rightsholders, producing award-winning arena events as a trusted partner of the world’s biggest gaming publishers. BLAST events regularly see up to 85% of event attendees travel from outside the host city, generating up to $100M in economic impact per event, and up to 175M views online.
There’s no shortage of opportunities for destinations to get involved with. 2026 is set to feature 20 live arena events in front of tens of thousands of fans, with the expectation of increasing to 25 live events in 2027.
James Woollard, BLAST’s Director of Market Development said: “Esports is one of the fastest-growing entertainment industries in the world, and BLAST has a proven record of delivering award-winning arena events that captivate millions of fans online and thousands in person. Our goal is to partner with destinations in a long-term and meaningful way, and to drive tangible financial, political, social and destination marketing benefits for our host markets. We also want to bring esports closer to more fanbases across the globe, reaching new regions and allowing more fans than ever to watch and enjoy live BLAST events. Our repeat events and return to host destinations shows that we are delivering real value and meaningful impacts for cities, leading to strategic, multi-year deals.”
The process is officially open, and interested parties are invited to express their interest by contacting the host destinations team via [email protected]
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Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will set a new world attendance record – confirms Stuart Hunter
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that the 2025 Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will be recorded as the biggest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history.
Ahead of the final analysis being completed Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter stated: “Whilst we are in the process of undertaking all of the forensic checks and data interrogations I can confirm that the combined attendance for both shows will set a new world attendance record for any gambling event.
“We are confidently predicting an attendance of at least 56,000 industry professionals which exceeds the previous high of 52,345 set 12-months ago in London. We have taken the unprecedented step of announcing these figures due to the level of interest generated by what were two historic events.
“The final analysis will allow us to declare the number of unique visitors for both ICE and iGB Affiliate, the number of visitor days completed and a breakdown of nations represented. I can say that all of the indicators are in positive territory.”
Reflecting on the delivery of ICE and iGB Affiliate 2025, Stuart Hunter added: “We will commence a comprehensive company-wide debrief in week commencing 3rd February but all of the feedback published across every media channel and the comments that have been sent direct to me have been hugely positive.
“I believe the experience we enjoyed in Barcelona and the window it provided on the industry was a result of a number of factors. Our world class exhibitors and the contractors they employed delivered an unbelievable representation of the industry, the Clarion Gaming team showed why they are the very best in the business working seamlessly with their peers at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona, the marketing and creative campaign resonated with our stakeholder communities and finally our host city demonstrated why it is such a popular international destination.
“The decision to relocate to Barcelona was driven by our customers and I am delighted that we have been able to bring their vision to life and in the process set new standards for the delivery of what are genuinely world class global business events catering for every sector of the gambling technology industry.”
As well as hosting 1,000 gambling brands ICE and iGB Affiliate included a wide ranging program of features, seminars and events including:
- the World Gaming Forum,
- ICE Esports Invitational,
- the Sustainable Gambling Zone,
- Pitch ICE,
- the IGB Affiliate Conference Program,
- Brazil Now Seminar,
- Tribal Partnership Seminar,
- the launch of the ICE Research Institute and the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging program.
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