Atari Pioneers the Future of Virtual Gaming

cryptonews.com:

In the booming Dutch online gambling market, online casinos outside the restrictions of the Cruks system (Casinos Zonder Cruks) are gaining traction. These platforms offer players a wide range of gaming options and innovative features not found in traditional online casinos. A prime example of this trend is found in the metaverse, where videogame company Atari is launching their Web3 initiative with the aim to dominate the virtual casino space.

Atari, a renowned video game company with roots dating back to the early 1970s, is venturing into the world of cryptocurrency casinos. With the launch of a new project in Decentraland, a virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain, Atari is aiming to recreate a real-life gambling hub similar to Las Vegas. Teaming up with Decentral Games and gaining support from the Digital Currency Group, Atari is set to establish a virtual casino district in Decentraland known as “Vegas City”.

The launch of this Atari virtual casino is part of a broader strategy by the company to explore new opportunities in the gaming space. Atari has developed its own cryptocurrency called the Atari Token and is now entering the realm of crypto casinos. These platforms, which heavily rely on cryptocurrency transactions, offer faster, cheaper, and more secure payment options, as well as a broader range of games and bonuses compared to traditional online casinos.

While Atari’s virtual casino will feature classic game titles and popular casino games like slots, poker, blackjack, and roulette, it will also offer a unique twist with games developed through partnerships with blockchain gaming platforms. Additionally, Atari plans to support Ethereum-based tokens like the Atari Token and distribute prizes in