Casino Games

Roulette

At online casinos that have a wealth of table game options available, you will often find a lot of options when it comes to roulette. This means that it is entirely possible to find four or five different versions of each type, such as American Roulette, European Roulette and French Roulette.

Also, some software providers offer their own unique roulette games, such as 'Speed Roulette', while some are even branded. Roulette is one of those games which has always been at the center of debate as to whether it is more luck or skill-based.

As a result, there can be arguments made for both, because while it is essentially based on luck, because you have no idea where the ball will land, you can also apply certain strategies that can also increase your chances of winning. When you spin the wheel though, depending on how many bets that you have placed, it is possible to work out your odds. The more conservative players, will often spread their risk and have multiple bets placed, for low amounts.

There are some roulette players though who place large bets and make just one single bet, adopting an 'all or nothing' approach, however, this should be applied with a lot of caution.

Blackjack

Arguably one of the most popular casino games, this is a table game that often gets a lot of players at an online casino and it is not too dissimilar at a land-based casino either. While there is only usually one form of blackjack available in a land-based casino, like with roulette, at online casinos, it is entirely possible to find multiple games of blackjack available to players.

For example, in addition to classic blackjack, you can find such types as Atlantic City Blackjack, Vegas Strip Blackjack, Spanish 21, and progressive blackjack as well.

One of the reasons why blackjack is so popular is because it represents a chance for the player to beat the dealer and also it can have one of the most favorable house edges, which means that the player has a better chance of winning.

It is also really easy to understand, with the aim of the game being not to exceed '21' in terms of the overall value of the cards that you are dealt, while you have the option to stick from 15. The aim of the game is to beat the dealer's total. Because of the nature of the game, it means that players often win at blackjack, though it really can go either way. It is recommended to get a good understanding of the rules first before you play, so it is worth playing on demo first.

Because of the completely random order of the cards, this can be quite a luck-centric game, however, it does allow the player to also adopt strategy, especially when it comes to deciding whether to stick, or even split, which is when you are able to divide a pair and make another hand to increase your chances of winning.

Poker

There are hundreds of thousands of poker fans around the world and as a result, you will always find a good selection of poker games available at most online casinos. This is because of the highly intriguing nature of the game as well as there being a lot of different ones available.

Arguably the most popular is 'Texas Hold 'Em' poker, which is played in many live tournaments all around the world. Poker though, can be a hard game to learn and understand at first, so it is definitely worth making sure that you understand the rules fully before you commit real money.

It is also a casino game that many believe is more about skill than luck, because of the number of strategies that you can apply to it. When played in a land-based casino this is when more strategies can be applied, because a lot of players like to actually see others and their behavior.

This is because 'bluffing' is very popular (which can still be done online), which means that one player might not have as favorable a hand as others might think, but could still gamble a lot in an attempt to get others to fold their hands.

Some players are really successful when playing poker online and the most successful often win thousands at a time, while there are others who prefer to play in person, rather than at an online casino.

As mentioned, there are other forms of poker as well, where the rules vary slightly. One, in particular, that is as popular is Omaha poker. While in Texas Hold 'Em, players are only dealt two cards, in Omaha, players get four cards and must make their best hand using just two of those cards. This can provide players with a lot more interesting variety because some believe that it can considerably increase their chances of winning.

Baccarat

Interestingly, this is the most popular table game in the world, based on player participation. While in some markets across Europe, it does not have a lot of players taking part in games, you can still find a number of baccarat options at online casinos.

The biggest reason for the popularity of baccarat is that it has a lot of Chinese players, with this being regarded as a hugely popular game among the Chinese gambling community. While poker is regarded by a lot of people as a strategic game, there are those who believe baccarat is even more so and as such, labeled a 'thinker's game', because of the amount of concentration that is often required in order to win.

It is without a doubt one of the most complicated casino games to learn, because of the number of eventualities that are involved, such as possible winning combinations in addition to the number of different bets that you can make.

Just like with roulette, blackjack and poker, there are a number of varieties of this game that you can find at online casinos such as Three Card Baccarat, Punto Banco, Super Pan 9, Baccarat en Banque and Chemin De Fer to name just a few. Also, there are software providers who have developed their own branded versions of baccarat games as well. If you want to play baccarat, it is highly recommended that you first have a very good understanding of the rules and what is involved.

Craps

Much lesser known in the online casino industry, while it is still possible to find craps games available in the table games section, this is still not as popular, especially in the European market.

One of the reasons why this is not as popular, is because it is really in a land-based casino where the game is seen as being more fun, because of you are able to, in a sense, have more control because you are able to throw the dice yourself.

When you play online, it is more about betting on where you think the dice will land, which means that this takes the more 'fun' element away from the game. Nevertheless, it still does get a loyal, if not small fanbase.

However, what you will find is that there are often many different forms of roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and poker available at a casino site that offers live casino, with each one having its own, highly trained live dealer in a safe and secure environment.