Is it possible to replicate the feel of playing in a casino at your PC or mobile phone? Well in the past that may not have been possible, but now thanks to improving networking technology and the speed and amount of data that can now be carried, it may just be possible.
How? Well the answer is in the real of Live Dealer games.
What are Live Dealer games?
Live dealer games are variations of casino games that instead of being run automatically by a piece of computer software, are instead decided by the real turn of a card or spin of the roulette wheel. Of course, it is not possible for every player to physically have these items in front of them when playing via PC or mobile, so this is achieved via a video link.
Upon deciding which game you want to play (and the stakes you wish to play for) you can click on a table to join. What then happens is that your device will load up a video feed of your host companies own private casino.
In this casino will be several tables (all of which will be live streaming real-time games) and you will be 'seated' at one.
Once your video feed is established and you have been connected and confirmed as in the game, you can then select how much of your bankroll you wish to bet, remembering that most tables have a minimum bet limit.
Once you have placed your wager (or wagers in the case of roulette), the game will then proceed as it would in a casino. Instead of a random number generator deciding the outcome, your chat host will either deal the cards or spin the roulette wheel to decide the outcome.
It sounds very much like playing in a casino...
It does indeed and that is very much the point of the offering. Casinos are well aware that some people much prefer to see a live dealer picking cards from a shoe, or spinning the reel on a real roulette wheel in order to decide the outcome of their bets.
The improvement in communication technology over recent years has allowed companies to stream live video much more easily over the Internet of an ever-improving quality. Not only that, but the improvement in mobile technology means that people are not having to be sat at home on their desktop PC to enjoy these games, but that they can also be played via a tablet or a smartphone.
The upshot of that means that it is now easier than ever (and likely only going to get easier) to stream video over the Internet to users. As such, the number of live dealer games now available may well just be the start of a massive influx of these types of games.
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Why do people like live dealer games?
The key to live dealer games lies in the gamblers assumption (which is actually probably false) that a live dealer game is more likely to be 'fairer' than a computerised version of the game.
Unfortunately, the evidence doesn't support this notion. All Microgaming games are rigorously tested to ensure that they comply to the stated guidelines and pay out at the stated levels. This rigorous testing sees the game tested over millions of turns, to ensure that the game plays completely fair.
Therefore, there is no actual difference between a live dealer game and a software game, it just feels that way for some punters and casinos are aware of this fact and like to accommodate it for users.
Other customers just enjoy the interaction of playing alongside other players with a live dealer. Especially those who may be used to playing in real world casino, more-so than playing alone online at home. For these people, the community element of being with real people is also an attractive option.
What live dealer games are currently available from Microgaming?
Currently you can play the following types of live dealer games at eligible Microgaming casinos:-
1. Live Dealer Baccarat and Live Multi-Player Baccarat
A deceptively simple and hugely enjoyable game to play and it is an especially popular game in the far eastern markets, where high rollers will often gamble huge stakes on the outcome. There are only three bets you can make (back the player, banker or a tie) and you can play online either alone with a live dealer, or with other players at the table.
Baccarat is a very community minded game in the casino and as such, it is particularly well suited to the multi-player live dealer format. The games also include the ability to multi-table and also place side bets.
2. Live Dealer Roulette and Live Multi-Player Roulette
Perhaps the game best suited to the live streaming set, roulette has always been a popular game for crowds at the casino as a large number of players can play at any one time and online that feeling of community is only heightened by the fact that lots of players can play at any one time in the multi-player version.
For every spin you can place your choice of bet (or bets if you want to bet on more than one option) on the layout and when the table is closed, the dealer will take the ball, spin the wheel and you will see video of the ball landing in the slots. The bets are then settled and you will receive your cash if you win.
3. Live Dealer Blackjack and Live Multi-Player Blackjack
Play with lots of other players against the dealer on one of the games with the lowest house edge of all casino games; blackjack. Live Dealer blackjack plays out exactly as if you were playing at the casino and if you can't find a space at a table, then you can use the "Bet Behind" feature to place bets while you wait for a space at the table to become available.
4. Live Dealer Playboy and Live Multi-Player Playboy
Not a game as such, but a brand new concept for online live dealer games. Famed in the 50s and 60s for its elegance and its Bunny Girls, the Playboy club became the playground of the glamorous, rich and famous. With the Playboy Live Dealer lounge you can play a number of live dealer games with glamorous Bunny Girls as your host, evoking the carefree spirits of another era!
Regardless of which of these live dealer games you play with Microgaming, you are sure to enjoy them as much, if not more so, than their software based counterparts, so give them a try today!
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