AR is about bringing an experience to you, while VR is about inserting you into an experience.
Online casino punters may enjoy the convenience of playing from wherever they please, but AR can bring the online casino straight to your living room with the help of technology. More specifically, with the help of wearable technology such as specialized glasses and gloves.
From mobile headsets to VR stations that transport you to a new world, virtual reality is currently all the rage. While the start of the virtual reality industry began many years ago, the graphics were basic, to say the least, and the equipment was expensive and bulky.
As with any new form of technology, VR soon slimmed down, shaped up, and can now be enjoyed in your home thanks to the purchase of cheap headsets such as Google Cardboard or Samsung’s Gear VR. That same technology is now being incorporated into online casino games and it’s making for an exciting experience.
One of the first casino software providers to dive into the VR space is none other than NetEnt. By changing certain aspects of their popular slot, Gonzo’s Quest, NetEnt has made it possible to enjoy VR casino games from home with the use of one of the previously mentioned pieces of hardware.
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