If you are impressed with the variety and stunning graphics of the latest online casino games, hold on to your hat because your mind is about to be blown.
Virtual reality casinos are here and if you haven’t yet had the pleasure you are in for a real treat.
Think of those viral videos you have seen on Youtube.
You know, the ones where a granny wearing a virtual reality headset is screaming in absolute terror because she is being chased down the street by a three-headed monster.
The advanced technology which is used for those games has now been taken on board by some of the online casinos and the results will take your breath away.
Imagine putting on a headset and then walking into a plush casino, being greeted by the doorman and being invited to leave your coat by the lady in the cloakroom.
You sit down to play blackjack and you think to yourself how attractive the croupier is.
Yes, really.
The crisp sound of the cards being dealt along with the clinking of the chips sounds so real.
You are in a different world and the experience will only get better as the technology gets even more advanced.
The setup
Due to the technology involved, before you start to play on a virtual reality casino you will have to ensure that the computer you are using is up to the standard that is required in terms of its specifications.
The minimum requirements are advertised on the virtual reality casinos, so you will be able to check if you are ready to go.
An investment will also have to be made in a headset and a data glove.
The use of the headset is pretty self-explanatory but if you are not familiar with a data glove it is something which is worn on the hand and acts as a controller.
It is a good idea not to cut corners when choosing these ‘extras’ as they will not only make the virtual reality casino experience more enjoyable but enable you to concentrate on your gameplay and hopefully show a profit.
A warning
There is no getting away from the fact that the online casinos that are utilizing the virtual reality technology have done a great job, and it is getting better all of the time.
Don’t lose sight of the fact though that they are in it to make money.
Even the regular online casinos use every trick in the book in order to make you stay logged in and gamble for longer.
Imagine what it is like when you feel like you are actually in the casino and talking to other players?
The background music, the sound of the player sitting next to you as he coughs and moves his chair in order to get up and stretch his legs.
It is easy to explain how amazing the different scenarios are when playing in a virtual reality casino, but these explanations don’t even come close.
It really is just like walking into a different dimension and playing your favorite casino games.
Prepare yourself
If this all sounds a little over the top, please believe me, it’s not.
You will be aware of the usual precautions it is advisable to take when embarking on any form of gambling.
- Don’t gamble when you are under the influence of alcohol.
- Don’t gamble after an argument with your partner.
- Don’t gamble when you are worried about something.
- Don’t gamble when you are using money that you can’t afford to lose.
Now magnify those rules by 10.
Entering the arena of a virtual reality casino means that you need to have your wits about you.
There is no doubt that it is an extremely enjoyable experience but just be aware of the dangers.
Just like you would if you were spending the evening gambling in a casino in Vegas.
Only in the virtual reality casino, you won’t have your wife giving you the evil eye if you are spending too much money or smiling a little longer than you should be at the attractive looking blonde who is dealing the cards.
Ok, that’s the boring stuff out of the way, let’s take a look at how we can win more money at these virtual reality casinos.
Sign up bonuses
It makes sense to take advantage of the bonuses which are on offer when playing at a virtual reality casino for the first time.
As with all casino bonuses, take the time first to read the terms and conditions which are attached to them.
There will be a wagering requirement.
The deposit and the bonus will have to be wagered a certain number of times so make sure that you read the small print first.
There will also be stipulations on which games count for the wagering.
It is usually the case that the slot games count for 100% of the wagering where as games like roulette and blackjack count for a lot smaller amount, if at all.
Weigh it up first because you don’t have to accept any bonus if you don’t want to.
If the bonus is only applicable on slots for example and you have absolutely no interest in those games, it might be a good idea to give the bonus a miss.
Choose your games carefully
If your aim is to play at a virtual reality casino in order to win money, then you should take care when choosing which games to play.
The games with the lowest house edge are obviously the ones to go for and what better game to try and win along with experiencing the world of virtual reality than Blackjack.
If you are not familiar with playing blackjack it is important that you take advantage of the perfect blackjack strategy in order to take advantage of the house edge.
When playing regular online blackjack it is possible to refer to this strategy after every hand has been dealt so that you know what to do, hit, stand, split or double.
When playing at a virtual reality casino it is a little different.
You can’t keep taking off your headset to look at what move you have to make as that would completely defeat the object of playing at a virtual reality casino.
The answer is to print out the strategy (which can be found from a simple Google search for ‘perfect blackjack strategy’)
Then take some time to learn it.
Go to a regular online casino and practice blackjack in ‘demo’ mode.
It won’t take long, then you can play blackjack at the virtual reality casino, safe in the knowledge that the odds are on your side.
Slots
Whilst it could be argued that the best way to win money at a virtual reality casino is by playing a game with a low house edge such as blackjack, it is still quite possible to win big by playing slots, and some would argue, more enjoyable.
As it is still early days with the virtual reality technology, there is not such a wide choice of slots to choose from as there is with the regular online casinos.
If you are a regular slots player you will probably be familiar with the Net Entertainment game, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Net Entertainment is one of the forerunners in the virtual casino industry and they have developed a virtual game which is based on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
The game is called ‘Jacks World’ and it received rave reviews at an industry convention held in London earlier on in the year.
So if slots are your thing you can rest assured that more and more games are being developed all of the time and to a standard which you could probably not even imagine.
As new slot games are released into the virtual reality arena, always consider the expected value of each game if a bonus is offered as an incentive to play.
The expected value of any game is calculated by multiplying the house edge by the total wagering requirement but to make it easier for you, most casinos state the Expected Value on all of the games that they offer.
Roulette
If there is one game which lends itself perfectly to the world of virtual reality casinos, then it would have to be roulette.
It is easy to lose yourself in the game when playing at a regular online casino so just imagine what the virtual version is like?
In order to increase your chances of winning at roulette, pick a strategy and then stick to it.
For instance, it could be that you are placing bets on red.
Don’t change your mind and start betting on black if that is where the ball has landed for a few games in a row.
Just placing even money bets will cut down the house edge and you never know, to add to the enjoyment of this wonderful experience of playing virtual roulette, you just mind end up winning.
Don’t fall prey to any of the roulette methods you see advertised which in a round about way advise you to double up on your losses.
This applies to whatever kind of online roulette you are playing because you will end up losing money.
Finally
When you think about the advancement in computer technology it is both exciting and frightening to think about the kind of things we will experience over the next few years.
It only seems like yesterday when online casino games became popular and look at how they have advanced, especially some of the slot games that are available.
When it comes to virtual reality casino games we haven’t really scratched the surface and the opportunities that will be available to the astute player will be enormous.
When you consider the warnings described above, such as gambling under the influence of alcohol, it is not difficult to see where the opportunities lie.
There will be games at the virtual casinos where players will play against each other as opposed to playing against the house, poker springs to mind.
It will be easy for players who are new to this form of gambling to lose themselves in the wonder of it all whilst those with a calm head will be able to be able to concentrate on the at hand.
That in itself will give the composed player a significant edge.
Nothing untoward, just playing in a controlled manner.
Just like the early days when online poker was allowed in most states and the players who treated the game like a business absolutely cleaned up.
As the virtual casinos become more common place and players become used to this technology, the edge will slowly disappear but until then, make hay whilst the sun shines.
You will also see that new casinos will be set up in order to take advantage of the new technology.
This will mean that there will be new bonus offers to take advantage of.
As always, study both the terms and conditions as well as the stability of the business behind the casino but if all the boxes are ticked, this will be another opportunity to make a profit.
Going forward it is advisable to keep a close eye on the industry to find out when new virtual casinos are released onto the market.
Most of the big-name casinos have got plans to enter the arena so you will definitely not be short of casinos to try your luck in.
Now is the perfect time to ensure that you have the correct computer hardware as well as the headset and data glove set up so that you will be ready to go.
It all needn’t be overly expensive, and it will give you the opportunity to put in a little practice on the virtual reality casinos that are already out there.
There are exciting times ahead so just make sure that you are there for the ride, it’s going to be fun.
