Live Casino games have never been more popular. It is hardly surprising given that they replicate the experience of playing at a real land based casino more closely than any other type of game. You can interact with the dealer and other players, and play anytime, day or night, all from the comfort of your own home. When games with real dealers were introduced to online casinos, it’s fair to say that the choice was rather limited. The selection usually consisted of just roulette and blackjack, and sometimes baccarat at a push. Yet given our love of live games, operators soon realised that this was a key area in which to invest and expand.
Nowadays, the choice of games which you can play with a real-life dealer is ever expanding. Not only has the live game selection expanded to include other games, such as Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Hi-Lo and Sic Bo, live game developers have also created some unique and interesting variants of the classics. Here, I will give you a rundown of 3 interesting live game variants that you can find at online casinos. If you fancy trying any of them for yourself, you will find a guide to the best live casinos in the UK that offer them here.
Immersive Roulette
Created by the live game specialist Evolution Gaming, this live roulette variant provides the ultimate, premium playing experience. As the name suggests, the game is engaging and draws you right in to the action. This is thanks to the numerous camera angles, which regularly switch to give you an all-encompassing viewpoint of the game. The action is streamed in 200 frames-per-second HD video, meaning there are no compromises when it comes to the visual quality. There are also slow motion close ups of the ball as it comes to land on the winning number, again getting you up close to the action as it happens. This game has been a big hit with both players and industry experts alike, and was awarded the coveted title of “Game of the Year 2014” at the EGR awards.
Ra Roulette
Given the enormous popularity of online slots, it makes sense that game developers would try to find a way to incorporate them into a live casino game. Extreme Live Gaming took this innovative approach with Ra Roulette, which is a live roulette/slot hybrid. This Live European Roulette game features a unique side bet using the symbols from the famous Novomatic slot, Book of Ra. Seven symbols from the iconic slot are placed on the roulette layout, and you can place a side bet on any of these. As the roulette wheel spins, so does a single reel slot, which contains the 7 symbols. Once the ball has landed on the winning number on the roulette wheel, the reel slows and comes to land on the winning symbol. This unique side bet adds an extra element of entertainment to the game, as well as the opportunity to scoop payouts of up to 80 to 1. You can find out more about the game in this well researched article.
Blackjack Party
Whilst there are tons of unique and innovative RNG blackjack variants available at online casinos, the same cannot be said for Live Blackjack. Most Live Blackjack variants follow traditional rules and gameplay. However, an interesting version has been created by Evolution Gaming. In this game, the emphasis is on fun. The game features a dealer and co-presenter/hostess duo, who are engaging, out-going and keep the party atmosphere in full swing. Music plays as the game hosts share in banter with each other and the players. Thanks to the bet behind feature, an almost unlimited number of players can take part at any time. Plus, the low-stakes option puts the game within the reach of all players.