# Gambling First Person Shooters GameCo's Danger Arena is a Skill-Based Video Game Gambling Machine By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-arena References: [dailygame.net](http://www.dailygame.net/gaming/casinos-find-new-target-audience-gamers) & [gameco](http://gameco.com/) GameCo, the company behind the invention of the video game gambling machine (or VGM,) has developed a new [first-person shooter game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyward-masters) called 'Danger Arena.' The game is similar to other popular first-person shooters like 'Call of Duty' or 'Halo,' but its major differentiation is that it is a casino game -- meaning that players have the ability to earn money from their gaming. Danger Arena is a [skill-based casino game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-entertainment1), which is a relatively new concept. As opposed to [games like slots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-super-slam), which are entirely luck, excellent Danger Arena players can give themselves a higher chance of winning. Nonetheless, in order to comply with regulations, the house has the best odds of winning regardless of one's skill level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game Gambling Machines (vgms):** The creation of VGMs presents an opportunity for the gaming industry to attract a wider audience and offer a new type of experience not available in traditional casinos. - **Skill-based Casino Games:** Incorporating skill-based elements into casino games could revolutionize the way people view and approach gambling, as they would be able to improve their chances of winning through practice and skill development. - **First-person Shooter Casino Games:** Developing casino games in popular genres such as first-person shooter could appeal to a broader demographic, including younger consumers who may not be interested in traditional casino games. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the opportunity to expand its audience by developing new types of casino-style games and enhancing the player experience with innovative technology. - **Gambling:** The gambling industry could attract a younger demographic by incorporating popular video game elements and skill-based gameplay into traditional casino offerings. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could benefit from the growing popularity of skill-based casino games by integrating them into venues like movie theaters and theme parks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounty-city.md) - [Portuguese Slot Machine Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saw-gg.md) - [Competitive Monetary Game Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versusnow.md) - [Skill-Based Betting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannadare.md) - [Character-Focused Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-descendant.md) - [Competitive Team-Based Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-ballistic.md) - [At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-wheel-of-fortune-casinocade-deluxe.md) - [Survivalist Series Slot Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-slot-machine.md) - [Science-Based Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillprint.md)