Feature: The Relationships Between Pop Music And The Casino Industry
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Both music and casino games fall under the entertainment industry and have many intersections. Casinos usually feature a theme and ambiance created by visual effects and background music. The pokies, table games, and even live dealer experiences are accompanied by soundtrack music.
Some games are themed after popular music artists and songs, while other songs feature music videos depicting the casino scene. Here’s an overview of the complex relationship between pop music and the casino industry, including music-themed games and casino themed songs and music videos:
Music-themed Casino Games
Casino games, especially online pokies, usually carry varied themes. You can find games themed after ancient Aztec, Egyptian, and Greek cultures. Other games feature leprechauns, bells, fruits, candy, anime characters, African safaris, and more. Each game is unique and comes with a soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay. Some pokies are themed after iconic music artists, giving players a chance to enjoy their stars while spinning reels and winning payouts.
Notable pokies, like Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock, are themed after the famous Elvis Presley and feature Elvis’s guitar, pink Cadillac, and authentic nostalgic rock-and-roll atmosphere. Players can also enjoy slots themed after Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, featuring sparkling gloves, fedoras, guitars, peace signs, and other symbols. Other pokies are themed after classics from bands like The Rolling Stones and LED Zeppelin. Developers also have games themed after more recent music and genres, ranging from country to dance, disco, and EDM.
Casino-themed Music Videos
Artists usually perform for different groups and audiences, including players at land-based casinos. The gambling scene is featured in many music videos, movies, and TV shows. Some notable acts who’ve made casino-themed music and videos include Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Aerosmith, Madonna, and AC/DC, among others. Songs like Poker Face by Lady Gaga and Katy Perry’s Waking Up in Vegas are themed after the Vegas casino nightlife and boast hundreds of millions of views.
The music videos present glitzy casino settings, slot machines and floors, poker tables, high stakes, risks, and glamor. Some videos, like Aerosmith’s Deuces are Wild, play on the poker game Deuces and Wilds and features subtle casino themes, playing cards and classic atmospheres. Gambling-themed videos demonstrate the excitement, allure, and exhilaration of placing real money bets on RNG games of chance and skill. Many music videos feature scintillating experiences depicting what goes on in both land-based and online casinos.
Future of Music and Casino Experiences
The casino and music industries are intertwined and collide in many settings, including resorts, concerts, sports festivals, and other forms of entertainment. Technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence also continue to revolutionize the gambling and music scene. AI music is more common than ever, and anyone can create high-quality music with minimal experience. Fans can also attend immersive concerts and experiences using 3D VR headsets and interfaces within the comforts of their homes.
Casino players are also reaping the benefits of VR, machine learning, natural language processing, and other modern technologies. VR headsets make it possible to explore and enjoy realistic gambling scenes and experiences, featuring 3D environments and player and dealer interactions. Players can also enjoy hybrid online and in-person gaming thanks to online websites based on existing land-based casinos. Other technologies, such as blockchain and NFT-based rewards also provide incentives for players while keeping experiences safe.
Key Takeaways
The casino and music industries have significant influences on each other. Casinos need music and live performances to keep guests entertained in ways other than betting. Developers also use music to tie in the theme and visuals in casinos games like pokies, table games, and live dealer shows. Musicians also feature their gambling experiences in songs and videos, further increasing awareness of the gambling industry. As technologies advance, more people get access to casino experiences and gambling-themed music, so fans can expect more from both worlds and integration of emerging technologies.
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