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Live Dealer Casino Games

Live dealer casino games, despite the name, are played online. The ‘live’ element refers to the fact that all of the action happens in real time, with a human dealer, via a special stream. 

This stream can come from a designated studio specifically for that purpose. Or, in some cases, you’ll be able to watch action from an actual casino. It’s a fun way to get inside some of the world’s biggest and best casinos without having to leave your home.

Raptor casino has upwards of 270 live dealer casino games, which is an above-average amount. Below, we’ll walk you through some of the types of live dealer casino games you can play, and what you can expect when you play them.

Live Blackjack

One of the most popular live dealer casino games is blackjack, also known as pontoon or 21. The aim of the game is generally to get as close to 21 as possible without going ‘bust’, which means getting a total of 22 or above.

The rules of the game are fairly simple. Each player receives two cards which are assigned a set value. Face cards are 10, aces are either one or 11, and the rest of the pack is worth the number of the card itself, e.g. an eight is worth eight. On your turn, you can either ‘stand’ and stick with your total, or you can ‘hit’ once or multiple times to get closer to 21. To win, you’ll need a higher total than the dealer.

Practice Without Pressure

Although it sounds simple, rookie players can become intimidated playing the game in person. They may be fearful of making a silly mistake in front of other players, or slowing down the play. But with live dealer casino games, many of these worries dissipate. You can get that real-life blackjack experience from home, and that way you’ll be much more confident the next time you walk into a casino.

When playing the live dealer casino game version of blackjack, it’s also much easier to see side bets and their odds, which can be confusing in person.

Live Roulette

Another classic live dealer casino game is roulette, where you can bet on numbers 0-36 before a ball is thrown into a big, spinning wheel. 

Some bets are very straightforward, like backing red or black. Or betting on a specific number. But one great thing about live dealer casino games is that they give you the chance to experiment with more unusual bets, without the fear of making an error in person.

For example, in American roulette, you can place your digital chips on the area between the 0 and the 1 for a ‘basket bet’, which covers 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. Or you can put a bet on the outside line of two numbers for an ‘avenue’ bet, which covers six outcomes. 

In person, people are often so worried about making a mistake that they only stick to the bets they know are 100% fair. It can also feel embarrassing asking for help. In live dealer casino games, you can get that live casino feel while also having all the rules at your fingertips for reference. And you can place chips as an experiment, without committing them, if you don’t click the button to confirm your bet.

Live Baccarat

In years gone by, baccarat was a title which was exclusively reserved for the high rollers, often in private rooms in brick-and-mortar casinos. But since the invention of live dealer casino games, anybody can get a taste of this classic casino title – and for much lower stakes than you’d need to stump up in person.

Live baccarat is a very simple game which essentially plays out automatically. All you have to do is place a wager on ‘banker’, ‘player’ or ‘tie’ and hope you win. Another perk of live dealer casino games is that it’s far easier to learn about and place side bets. This is especially useful for games like live baccarat, which are very straightforward and can benefit from some side bets.

Other Live Titles

Aside from the live dealer casino games mentioned, you’ll find tonnes of kooky and unique live options at Raptor Casino. 

Here are a few of the most popular alternative live dealer casino games: