A step above live casino games, virtual reality casinos, and games in the metaverse let players feel as if they’re there or, even better, somewhere in space or underwater. Inside a virtual reality casino, players can sit at a table, walk up and down the hallways and interact with other players just as they would in a physical space with the help of special headsets, glasses, or gloves with sensors. Because it is a digital world, a poker or blackjack game can instead be set in a created environment (again, much like video games).
Similar to virtual reality casinos, the metaverse is a digital gathering space, but this time players can also interact with each other using their avatars. Minecraft, Animal Crossing, or Fortnite are great examples of metaverses, where players are asked to create their characters and move around in the same digital space. Virtual reality and the metaverse are immersive online worlds that allow people to capture the feel of playing in person while staying home.
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