Wearable technology is the next big trend in the gaming market. So far, the online casino market has been slow to adopt wearable tech for their applications and games – but one operator has finally taken the first step. This week, Royal Vegas launched the first-ever online pokie for smart watches. The online casino provider has launched a smart watch app for Microgaming’s Thunderstruck online pokie game.

Players will be able to spin the reels on this highly popular pokie from virtually anywhere. While the app is not directly affiliated with Microgaming, Thunderstruck is one of the pokie developer’s most famous titles. It was one of Microgaming first hugely popular themed games, and has even inspired a sequel: Thunderstruck II. The important thing that players should remember is that it is a companion application.

So, if users want to wager on Thunderstruck from their smart watch, the device should be paired with a smart phone or tablet computer. It cannot be used on its own. Thunderstruck’s smartwatch app is available for a wide range of Android wear devices, including:

  •    Asus ZenWatch
  •    LG G Watch
  •    LG G Watch R
  •    Moto 360
  •    Samsung Gear Live
  •    Sony Smart Watch 3

It cannot be used with iOS devices like the Apple Watch. The app is also unavailable for Pebble smartwatches and devices that operate on the Tizen system. This is a ground-breaking development in the world of online casinos and in wearable technology.

Ladbrokes and other bookmakers have launched smart watch applications that allow players to check odds and even place wagers – but we have never before seen a smart watch app that accommodates pokie machine gameplay. We are very excited to see what’s next to come from online casinos in the world of wearable technology.

There are plenty of opportunities here, and we hope to see casino operators and pokie developers take advantage of them to provide players with new and exciting ways to play their favourite games. You can try some of Microgaming's best pokies like Thunderstruck II for FREE here at OnlinePokies4U.

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George Anderson
Author George, has over 25+ years’ experience in the Pokies and Casinos industry throughout Australia and New Zealand. Loves to research new Pokies games on the block and follows announcements from top industry providers about their upcoming releases. As soon as a new interesting pokie game appears on his radar, George is there to check it out and give you the scoop before anyone else and tell you about all casino sites where can play the latest game. Before this gig, George worked as Pokie game tester, making him an ideal candidate for this genre of work. He is also an animal lover and a proud owner of three dogs.