The first slot machine was created in the late 1800’s and since then the fascination and thrill of the game has not lost its shine. Of course there have been over 100 years of technology that have contributed to the success of slots and progressed us a long way from the initial horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts and Liberty Bell symbols. Just take a look at the developments of online casino brand SlotsMillion and your mind will officially be blown.
The years have seen the introduction of the first slot, a period of prohibition in certain states in America, the development of video slots, expansion into video poker and the integration of linked progressive jackpots and bonus games. Yes, there was a time when we had to live without free spins, picking bonuses and interactive features. Fast forward to the mid 1990’s where we see the gambling explosion move into the online market with the launch of the first online casinos, GamingClub and InterCasino.
Today we are spoiled with amazing slot features, branded games including 3D graphics, cinematography and authentic audio. The moment we are unable to imagine things moving any further SlotsMillions comes along and introduces the first virtual casino.
The product created quite a buzz at the Berlin Affiliates Conference in October 2015 with many attendees waiting for a chance to demo the VR casino.
A leading company specializing in the virtual experience is Oculus VR, LLC and it’s their technology that has taken online gambling to the next level. So how does SlotsMillion’s Virtual Casino work? First and foremost your pc must support Windows 7/8 at a minimum. You can access the virtual casino in 3D from your pc but for the true VR experience, you’ll need the Oculus Rift headset. These devices range in price but come with a price tag hefty enough to make you consider whether you’ll make use of them on a regular basis or not. The Oculus Rift was initially unveiled at gaming expos some years back but failed to have any effect on the online gambling world until now. The headset uses motion sensor technology to calculate each move making it possible for players to really explore.
Whether you opt to go with the Oculus Rift headset or access the VR casino in 3D from your computer, players may use their keyboard or a controller to move through the casino and play the games.
SlotsMillion’s 360 degree VR casino is set atop a skyscraper, a scene that is customizable by the operator. Tall ceiling to floor windows make it possible see the city views, which you can explore as well as interact with other players anywhere in the room including the SlotsMillion bar. You’ll find over 40 slots from providers like NetEnt and Microgaming. In fact, as you move through the VR casino you’ll notice them lined up throughout the gaming floor just as you would in a traditional land based casino. Take seat and play the machine of your choice or sit on the couch situated in front of a cinema screen where you can also play.
SlotsMillion offers over 1,000 slot games but not all of the providers are able to convert their games to support the VR casino. It’s for this reason that you’ll find such a limited number of games at the moment. Due to this new technology, more and more providers are working on it with the help of the available developer kits.
You will notice other players in the VR casino giving you the option to interact; however other players will not be able to see your game screen or access your account balance.
Another key bit of information worth mentioning is that the lobby is not accessible via the VR casino, which includes cashier services for deposits and withdrawals. For the moment, players must leave the VR casino to fund their accounts.
At the moment there are no other online casinos that offer the VR experience but there are several brands looking to launch their very own in 2016. SlotsMillion has definitely cornered the market on this new wave of online gambling but there are still quite a few players that are not yet convinced. Some are simply not interested while others may not be in a financial position to purchase the goggles. Without a gaming license from the UK Gambling Commission, UK players cannot access the site plus the current situation in the United States further limits the player base leaving them out. A number of people simply don’t like change at first and as this product is still very new, it may take some time for gamblers to adjust.
Will SlotsMillion be able to maintain their edge once more operators launch VR casinos making virtual reality gambling more common?
