Augmented Reality (AR) is an exciting new technology that has the potential to make the online gambling experience even more immersive and exciting. We’ll go into a little more detail in the next section, but essentially AR superimposes digital elements onto your real-world surroundings when viewed with a device such as a smartphone.
Although this technology is still so new in the online casino world, at Spin Genie we’ve created a mini game using AR technology called Spin Genie Quest! You can play it using your usual device, and it even offers players a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas for two!
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- One winner will be chosen at random to receive the Vegas vacation package. This winner will be selected from all players who entered between 17 December and 28 February.
- Spin Genie reserves the right to modify or substitute the prize if deemed necessary under reasonable circumstances.
What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?
AR technology allows people to use devices such as smartphones, tablets and smart glasses to view the world around them with the addition of digital elements such as images and sounds. If you’re not quite sure what we mean, think back to the craze for Pokemon Go a few years back.
This interactive game is a great example of an AR game, which involved people looking through their phone screen at the world around them to find Pokemon that appeared on their screens - but of course were not really there!
The technology uses sensors, your device’s camera, projection and lots of behind-the-scenes processing to bring the AR world to life and create lots of exciting new gaming opportunities.
What Could AR Mean for Online Casinos?
AR has the potential to make online gambling even more immersive and entertaining. Although there haven’t yet been any major AR releases yet, we think it could be a great way to bring your favourite games to life. For example, it could allow you to see and engage with characters from your favourite slots by moving your phone camera around to follow or find them.
It may also be possible to further enhance live roulette or card games by superimposing the wheel or the table onto your coffee table at home. AR could also present an interesting way to simultaneously display stats or how-to-play guides alongside your current game.
The Future of AR in Online Casinos
The combination of AR technology and online casinos is certainly exciting, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store. Although we still may have to wait some time until AR technology becomes common in online casinos, it’s possible that it could enable players to walk through a virtual casino, sit down at a table and maybe even chat with other players.
There could be treasure hunts (similar to Spin Genie Quest AR game) that require players to move around their real environment to find digital objects that appear on screen. Or it could provide a new way to interact with live dealers in casino games, using real gestures rather than tapping a screen.
Challenges and Factors to Consider for AR in Casinos
As with any new technology, there are challenges that come with introducing AR to casinos. Firstly, it will be necessary to ensure that the technology is able to run smoothly on various devices without compromising on quality.
There are also some concerns about privacy and data security, as well as practical safety considerations if players are doing scavenger-hunt-style quests in their real environment.
It will also be important to encourage responsible gambling and reality checks, so that players are aware of how long they have been playing for and how much money they have spent.
Play Our Spin Genie Quest AR Game for a Chance to Win a Trip to Vegas!
Spin Genie players can enjoy a sneak preview of what the world of AR gaming might look like by playing our Spin Genie Quest mini game! In the game you’ll move your mobile device to look around the virtual world on screen and try to locate treasure before the timer runs out.
To make it even more exciting, you could win free spins and even enter a competition to win a trip to Las Vegas for two! Sign up at Spin Genie and try it today.
Prize Terms and Conditions
- One winner will be chosen at random to receive the Vegas vacation package. This winner will be selected from all players who entered between 17 December and 28 February.
- Spin Genie reserves the right to modify or substitute the prize if deemed necessary under reasonable circumstances.
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