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It is a well-known fact that probably the greatest excitement in casinos is generated from the poker table. As a game of nerves, skill, and mental combat with other players, poker is fan-favorite, so it comes as no surprise that one of the first VR games were poker games.
A place where casino poker meets the virtual world is a place where Poker VR reigns supreme. Poker VR is a social game created by Mega Particle Inc. that released it in 2017. In Poker VR, you will have the chance to build your own avatar that can reproduce body and lip movements when you talk, which few other social virtual reality games can provide.
 

Now that we have established that VR is not only the future of poker and casinos in general but already their present, we can safely say that further progress is expected. Some of the more common predictions in this regard are that the VR will turn poker into an even more social game with the ability of players to not only see their opponents at the table but also interact with them.
Also, with the addition of VR to poker rooms, casinos will get an extra layer to traditional casino games like poker. Younger generations are there not only for the sake of the game, but they also enjoy that “gamification” layer of casino games. The “gamification” refers to the format of casino games that includes certain aspects pertaining to video games in general.

When it comes to serious gamblers, they shouldn’t worry about the before-mentioned “gamification”, as VR poker games will certainly keep the essence of the game intact, and will only seek to enrich it with additional experience, and not hurt its core. You will still be able to employ your strategies and try to bluff your way through some weak hands, so don’t worry. Moreover, it is not difficult to imagine the best players of the world competing and reading each other’s facial expressions one day at the WSOP Main Event from wherever they are in the physical world by just using VR gear.

Furthermore, it is to be expected that VR and poker games will be backed by strong Artificial Intelligence programs that will study the behavioral patterns of players and what kind of playing style and environment they prefer, which would only lead to the ultimate playing experience.

More and more online poker rooms and casinos will undoubtedly focus their attention on VR, and with more competitors vying for players, it could be expected that VR-related bonuses and promotions will flood these online casinos, giving the players an extra chance to cash in and maximize their opportunities.