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Up until relatively recently, if you wanted to play a casino game, you’d have to go to a brick-and-mortar casino. That all changed when the internet allowed gamers the opportunity to play casino games online.

The first online casino was made available to gamers in 1996, but this crude step into online gaming developed rapidly. By the end of the 90’s you could play roulette and slots in addition to blackjack and poker -by 1998 it was possible to play poker in an online room.  

In the mid noughties mobile technology revolutionised the way we play casino games. Smartphones were now supported by a reliable infrastructure that allowed gamers to play on the go.

Mobile-compatible games were developed to support this new generation of gamers as live casino games became increasingly more sophisticated. Being able to interact with your fellow gamers is now the norm, but we’re still breaking new ground when it comes to gaming in the metaverse. 

So, in terms of new exciting casino games to try out in 2024, let’s take a peek into the future… well, maybe more the here and now.

Okay, perhaps predictions that, by now, we’d all be hooked up to machines and living out an existence in the metaverse were a little premature. But that doesn’t mean this virtual environment has dried up and died.

On the contrary, 2024 could be the year in which we see seismic changes in the way we interact with this not-so-new universe. So, without further ado, let’s check out some games you can try out now -with the right hardware, of course. 

Bullet Roulette VR

If that doesn’t get the gaming juices flowing you may be better off sticking with online bingo. Not that there is anything wrong with online bingo we hasten to add, but it’s a lot gentler.

This is roulette in 21st-century style. It looks amazing with its fancy graphics and hi-def sound effects, and you can virtually interact with fellow players. For those new to the metaverse, this is a great way of demonstrating its potential, not in the future, but right now.

Blackjack Bailey VR

It’s like being sat at a blackjack table in a real casino. This fully immersive 3D blackjack game is so real you’re advised to get used to the metaverse before actually playing!

It’s a single-player game as well, so in this respect, it’s even more intense. Worth checking out, but maybe not advisable for Metaverse newbies. 

Casino Poker

It’d be remiss to not mention the king of card games in its latest incarnation. Casino Poker is a fully immersive and interactive experience (it’s like being there) so one for the pros only. 

If you fancy taking a shot at Casino Poker in the metaverse, make sure you have some live/online gaming experience under your belt first. And remember, you’re playing for real money, so don’t take that latter sentiment lightly!

SlotsMillion

Slots are one of the most popular casino games, playing online is hugely popular, so you might be interested to know the virtual version is even better. It’s actually like milling around a real casino, choosing a machine and getting stuck in.

It may be one the best games to play for those new to the metaverse as well because slots are easy to play. And it's a less daunting environment in which to do so too.

But you don’t have to go into the metaverse to enjoy a bunch of new slot games for 2024. Let’s take a quick look at some of the games to whet the appetite. 

Blade & Fangs - Pragmatic Play

A horror-themed slot game seems appropriate in the dark winter months. Blade and Fangs has a top payout of a cool million, which makes it a lot less scary and the creepy soundtrack and special effects are a load of fun too. 

Cygnus 4 - ELK Studios

The possibility of over 260,000 pay lines on any one spin and over a million’s worth of jackpots make this a must-have for 2024. So, check out Cygnus 4, and maybe 1, 2 and 3 as well!

Wild 2 Die - Hacksaw Gaming

Westerns have always been a bit of a go-to when it comes to slot themes, and Wild 2 Die is no exception. It’s a good one for those new to slots too as it has a more traditional 4 x 5 layout, and the jackpot is huge too.

Okay, we’re just scratching the surface here. It’s early days for 2024 so we’re expecting a bunch of exciting games to come online throughout the year. 

But if you’re curious about VR games, 2024 might just be the year to start checking out the metaverse. After all, no one wants to be late to the party.