The thrill of playing casino games in a live setting is difficult to beat. After all, there’s nothing quite like being in a room full of other eager players looking to try their luck at the poker table, gathering around the roulette wheel, or beating the dealer at blackjack. The rise of online casino games has brought the convenience to players’ tablets and devices of playing their favourite casino games from wherever they happen to be, but it’s a different type of experience. However, to address this and with the advancement of online gambling technology, the live online casino experience is now a reality.
Here at The Sun Vegas, we’re happy to help bring the online casino experience even closer to real life with our selection of live casino games. Along with a live host, live feed, and live players, it’s the closest to being in Vegas without stepping on a plane. So, what is a live casino and how do live casinos work? Below, you’ll find all the details you’ll need to know and see how they differ from regular online casino games we have to offer.
The Live Casino Experience – What is a Live Casino?
Whilst the live casino experience can also refer to visiting your favourite physical casino and trying your luck, the online live casino is the closest alternative you can find. The biggest difference is your location, as you have the convenience of playing from wherever you want to. Rather than travelling to an actual casino, you can still interact with a live game with a real host. This also differs slightly from regular online casino games you may have played before in the same way – you’ll have a real host overseeing the gameplay and will be able to see a live feed instead of graphics and random number generators (RNGs). This all helps to bring more realism to online gameplay.
The other difference is timings, as live games will take place in real-time, meaning you’ll need to join a game before it starts. Regular online casino games can usually be accessed 24/7 whenever you’re in the mood to play. As it benefits from a live host and live players, each live game will have different start times and will be played out in real-time, just like in a real casino setting.
If you enjoy the fast-paced nature of online casino games, it will be a more realistic pace you’ll find in the live games. Overall, the live casino experience plays out in the same way as being at a casino, the only difference is you are playing in the comfort of your own home via a camera feed of the table and a reliable internet connection – everything you love about the casino, live-streamed to your device!
How Do Live Casinos work?
Firstly, you’ll need to sign up to an online casino platform –you’re in the right place to do so, just click here – and add a deposit to your account. You’ll be able to find the live casino games that are available and join the live room you want to play. Like other online casino games, you’ll be able to familiarise yourself with the game and rules before making your choice and entering. You’ll need to take note of the start time and enter with plenty of time beforehand.
The games available will be familiar to casino players, so you’ll be able to play live games of roulette, poker, blackjack and more, whichever you prefer to play. The formats will be the same as what you are used to, but every now and again you can find a twist on classic gameplay. Once you have joined a live room, you’ll begin to straightaway see the difference – the human element.
Joining a game will give you access to the high-definition table feed. You’ll be able to see the table itself from multiple angles, as well as your host – and yes, they are real hosts who you can interact with through the chat function. This provides a higher level of interaction when compared to other types of online gameplay. If there are other players present, you’ll also be able to interact with them on many live games. Don’t worry though, there’s no requirement for players to be on camera, just our hosts and the gameplay – no need to get dressed up for the occasion, unless you already are!
With live casino gameplay, you’ll able to watch the live spin of the roulette wheel, and the shuffling and dealing of cards in blackjack and poker – the same way this would be played in a casino. This differs from other online casino games such as slots where a random number generator (RNG) provides the results. In the live casino, it’s all handled by a professional host. You’ll be able to see all gameplay in real-time which ensures the integrity of the live online casino game despite being played over the internet.