Features at New Online Casinos
As the market becomes more competitive and as technology continues to improve, new online casinos are finding innovative ways to offer something different to their members. We want to bring our readers the best online gambling experiences available, so it’s always a pleasure for our team of reviewers to report on something fresh and exciting. Here are some of the most recent trends you might find at new Canadian online casinos.Â
Player vs. Player
Casino sites like Duelz and Voodoo Dreams are making a name for themselves with a refreshing approach to bonuses. These casinos assimilate elements from the wider world of gaming and combine them with online gambling, creating an entirely new experience known as player vs. player (PvP).Â
For example, at Duelz, members will be invited to create a character, through which they’ll be able to take part in battles against fellow members at the casino. These battles take place in various different arenas, where players cast spells against their foe in a bid to win collectibles such as treasure chests, trophies, and casino-related bonuses. The more success you have in this duelling environment, the better your rewards will be.Â
Voodoo’s PvP structure takes place within the casino game itself. Let’s say you’re having a spin of Red Tiger Gaming’s Aztec Spins: you and your opponent will take it in turns to spin the reels. If you find a winning combo, you’ll inflict damage to your opponent, and vice versa; the more successful the spin, the more damage you’ll inflict. You’ll collect bonuses as you play, as well as Health Points and Spirit Points, both of which bolster your duelling abilities in later battles.Â
Tournaments
In a similar fashion, new online casinos in Canada may also introduce tournaments to bring a competitive edge to the site. These are usually targeted at the slots, but you may also find tournaments aimed at the site’s collection of table games.Â
For slots tournaments, players compete against one another for their share of a fixed jackpot prize. As you spin the reels, your scores will be posted onto a leaderboard for the duration of the tournament. The player who tops the list will take home the largest share of the jackpot, but there are often smaller prizes for those finishing in lower positions — this can sometimes stretch all the way down to the 20th place.Â
The casino will select which game it wants to promote via a tournament — it may be one of its latest additions, or simply the casino’s most popular slot at that moment. While most tournaments require players to opt-in, you may find that spinning the reels of the selected slot will automatically see your score posted on the leaderboard, meaning you won’t miss out on prizes if your luck’s in.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) has been a buzzword in gaming technology for decades, but it’s finally starting to be deployed at new Canadian casinos. VR immerses players in simulated representations of reality, creating new territory for game developers to explore. Evolution Gaming’s Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt — the latest iteration of the hugely successful NetEnt slot, Gonzo’s Quest — is the first casino game to make use of VR technology. In this live game show-style title, the eponymous hero will merge the worlds of 16th century South America with wherever you happen to be playing. You’ll need a VR headset and a controller to play this version of the game, but it’s a trend that will only grow in popularity in the coming years.