Online casinos to immerse in virtual reality

Virtual reality technologies are already expanding opportunities of video games and can be used in online casinos. High cost of required equipment hampers implementation of VR technologies, but developers believe that the next stage of Internet gambling development is just around the corner.

Virtual reality online casinos increase costs not only for operators, but for players as well. Thus, Oculus Rift headset costs around $600, and PlayStation VR – around $400. Moreover, one should have a powerful game computer, the price of which can start from $1500. It is obvious, that today the majority of gamblers are not ready to spend so much in order to get a new virtual reality experience.

The process of game development also requires lots of funding. Ill-conceived virtual world can cause health problems among gamblers. Immersion into nonexistent environment influences our body in the same way as a real change of place, and can evoke physical sensations that won’t be pleasant at all times. Some users experienced dizziness, sickness, disorientation and other symptoms while exploring the virtual world. That’s why developers should do their best not to scare users away from cutting edge VR online casinos.

Despite all these hurdles, specialists make positive forecasts in relation to virtual reality penetrating in various spheres of technology, and gambling is not an exception. Firstly, generations are changing and younger players demand new opportunities. Secondly, technological development leads to cheapening of equipment. According to founder of Lucky VR, Jeff Lande, virtual reality will become an important platform for online casinos in the nearest future.

Financiers also believe in opportunities of virtual reality.  Thus, analysts from Goldman Sachs are sure that VR market will outreach television industry in terms of profitability in 10 years. According to their estimates, revenue of VR sector will be worth $111 billion a year, meanwhile television brings $99 billion.