The emergence of online casino gambling in the 20th century has brought changes to the gambling industry. Live casino games are an aspect of online casinos that allow players to gamble from their devices as if they are in an actual land-based casino. This is possible due to the use of advanced technologies which allows gamblers to play on the actual game tables without having to be there in person. The live casino games are usually hosted in the studios of a game developer with several cameras that send the live feed of the game directly to players’ desktop or mobile phone.
The history of live casino games can be traced back to early 2000. At that time, casinos were only able to feature one table and they had one live dealer. However, with the rapid growth that occurred in the industry, several game developers now supply different live casino games to casinos. There was also the introduction of Live Casinos on TV, where online casinos broadcast live dealer games on TV and allow players to place bets on them. Some of the popular live game developers in the iGaming industry are Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Playtech, Pragmatic Play, and Vivo Gaming.
Roulette
Roulette is one of the first live games that was launched in 2005. The game has the same rules as those found in land-based casinos. The idea of the game was from David Wainwright, an interactive TV format presenter. The first Live Roulette game was broadcasted as Vegas 24/7 on Sky channel 274, and it uses the European Roulette wheel with single zero. Today, however, there are different variations of Live Roulette found in online casinos. Examples of these variations are European Roulette, American Roulette and French Roulette. Each live game consists of the game wheel, which is broadcasted live, and a betting table for placing bets.
Before a Live Roulette game round is about to begin, players will have the opportunity to place their bets on their preferred number or outcome. There is usually a timer that counts down while active bets are being placed. Once the timer counts down to zero, no more bets will be allowed. The live dealer spins the Roulette wheel in one direction and throws the ball in the other direction. Whichever number the ball lands on when the wheel stops spinning is the winning number. The odds in Live Roulette are the same when compared to the actual table game in land-based casinos.
• Most Live Roulette variants allow players to place multiple bets.
• The betting limit is usually specified in the game.
Baccarat
Live Baccarat is a card-based game that offers players a chance to bet on either the player or the banker. As with other live games, players will be able to stream a live feed of the table game on their devices and play it from wherever they are. Many online casinos feature different variations of Live Baccarat and the rules may differ based on the variation of the game. In the game, you will have a period where you are allowed to place bets. Depending on the casino, you may be allowed to place multiple bets on a Live Baccarat game.
Once you place your bets, the dealer deals two cards to the Player and Banker. Note that the term Player and Banker does not refer to you or the dealer of the game. It is just a term that shows the two hands you can wager on. The goal of the game is for the player to predict which hand will get closest to the total card value of 9 without exceeding it. If the total cards exceed 9, the first number of the value is dropped. For example, a hand with a value of 12 will become 2.
• Live Baccarat permits players to bet on Draw and a hand as a pair.
• The odds of the game depend on the casino rules.
Poker
Poker is one of the most popular table games, with its history dating back to the 19th century. The game is played using decks of cards, and there are several live poker tournaments hosted around the world. One such popular tournament is the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) which started in 1970. Today, there are several online poker rooms that allow you to play against other players without having to visit a land-based casino. These live poker games come with different features, such as a live chat option that allows you to chat with other players and the live dealer.
The main objective in Live Poker is for you to have the best hand when compared to other players. Online casinos featuring Live Poker often have their specific rules which players can access in the game. Once you join a poker table, you will see the live dealer. The live dealer is responsible for controlling the game, dealing the cards, turning the hole cards, and announcing the winner of each hand. Although there may be many players on the poker table, you will not be able to see them. You will only be able to see the live dealer and your own cards.
• Poker is played using cards and is played against other players.
• Live poker games have a chat feature for chatting with other players and the dealer.
Sic Bo
Sic Bo is an ancient Asian game that is played using dice. The table of the game contains different dice combinations and the goal is for a player to guess the dice outcome. Live Sic Bo allows players to play the game on their devices. Once the bets are placed and the dice are rolled, the dealer announces the winner of the bet. Like the land-based version of the game, there are different types of bets you are allowed to place on Live Sic Bo. The odds of the game are the same and the payouts are usually imprinted on the Sic Bo table.
In Live Sic Bo, you are playing against the croupier and not other players. This is different from online Sic Bo, where there is a Random Number Generator (RNG) that randomizes the output of the game. In Live Sic Bo, the dealer is responsible for rolling the dice by pressing the Sic Bo shaker. Some casinos provide players with the option of viewing the winning statistics of the game. There are several variants of Live Sic Bo found in casinos. The type of bets allowed in the game include Single Bets, Big and Small Bets, Double Bets, and Triple Bets.
• Sic Bo is played using dice and is one of the oldest games in Asia.
• The payouts of the bets in Live Sic Bo are visible on the game’s table.