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Live Casinos Mark Growing Trend in Online Gambling

When online gambling first appeared in the late 90s, there were many who felt that video versions of casinos classics such as roulette, blackjack and baccarat would never be able to replicate the real thing. How could the glamorous world of casinos as portrayed in blockbuster movies such as Casino Royale ever be transferred to a computer screen? However, players soon got used these virtual casinos and they continued to grow in popularity.

Fast forward more than 20 years and we now find that there was substance to those original doubts. As online technology improved, modern bettors began to crave a more interactive experience. Many of these newer users may never have set foot in a real casino but have grown up in a world where social interaction through their devices is the norm and this also applies to games. As a result, casino live games are the latest phenomenon in online gambling and are now commonplace in a major casino and betting sites with the rise of esports in Singapore casinos.

What are live casinos?

In the online casino scene, casino live games are online table games with real dealers. So rather than just seeing a graphical representation of the game on the screen, the player actually sees a real person who talks to the players and controls the game like a croupier in a real casino. The dealer stands over a real table and spins the wheel or deals the cards as they would in a real situation. There is a section at the bottom of the screen where players can place their bets by choosing an outcome and selecting the value of the wager. The chips are then moved into place before the dealer starts the game.

What games are available on live casinos?

More games are being added to the live casino line-up all the time. As well as classics such as roulette, blackjack and baccarat, there are also live dealer versions of hi-Lo, sic-bo, hold’em and 3-card brag. In addition, there are custom versions of old favourites such as football roulette, Havana blackjack and Shanghai blackjack.

What does this mean for the future?

The demand for live casinos shows that the social and interactive aspect of casino games is just as important to players as the game itself. As technology progresses, the next step could be to introduce virtual reality casinos where players can enter a simulated casino hall and play at a table alongside other online players. This technology would allow players to choose an avatar to represent themselves in the virtual world – as depicted in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One movie – and to customise the casino to their own taste. There could even come a time when virtual players could join a table in a real casino and play remotely.

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Live casinos are more than just a novelty. They address the demand from players who crave a more realistic casino experience where they can interact with the dealer and chat with fellow players. From the perspective of the casino providers, players are likely to remain more engaged, play for longer and are more likely to return to play again.

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