Three live table games that aren’t Blackjack or Roulette
Blackjack and Roulette are the two most popular table games in the casino world, with both attracting novice and experienced players to have a spin on the devil’s wheel or a crack at beating the dealer in 21. But if you want to broaden your horizons or find a new way to make use of your online casino promotions, then read on as we take a look at three alternative live table games to the classics.
Live Baccarat
Why not channel your inner James Bond with a game of live Baccarat? The famed fictional spy was seen playing the card game in several of the franchise’s hit movies, and you too can try your hand at the classic version online with a live dealer. Speedier versions of the game are also available, along with other variations.
The aim of Baccarat is to correctly guess one of three possible outcomes — the player wins, the dealer wins or a tie. The rules are just as simple, with the dealer producing two cards for both themselves and the player and whichever hand is the closest to nine wins.
If the cards dealt have a value greater than nine, then you add them together and take the second number as your total. For example, two eights would equal 16, so the value of that hand would be six.
Winning bets on the player’s or dealer’s hand pays out at 1:1, while a winning wager on the tie pays out 8:1. Side bets on the likes of perfect pair, player/banker pair and so on are also available, paying out better odds.
While it is one of the best return to player (RTP) games in the casino world, there are different house rules on when a hand will be dealt another card or forced to stick. So, it’s worth reading up on the rules before getting started if you’re a novice.
Sic-Bo Deluxe Live
A game most popularly played in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia, you can bring the thrills of Macau to your mobile or desktop device wherever you are in the world with a game of Sic-Bo Deluxe Live.
In this game, you must place a wager on the outcome of a dice roll. There are a variety of different types of bets that you can place, including Small, which is where the total of the three dice is between four and 10, and Big, which is when the total value of the roll is between 11 and 17. Both of these pay out at 1:1.
You can also wager on specific numbers being rolled, as well as pairs, doubles and triples — which can increase your odds all the way up to 999:1. But the best part about Sic-Bo Deluxe Live is the addition of multipliers, six of which are randomly generated on every spin and can increase your potential winnings by up to 1000x!
Like Baccarat, Sic-Bo Deluxe Live boasts a fantastic RTP, with a maximum of 97.22%.
Craps Live
Despite belief that it originated in Europe back in the 11th century, Craps has gained its popularity on the other side of the Atlantic. Another dice game, Craps might seem confusing at first, but it is a fun game when you get your head around the rules.
Craps involves two dice and the player’s — or shooter’s — aim is to throw a total of seven. Wagers are placed on the outcome of the roll, with the most popular bets the pass or don’t pass options. A ‘pass bet’ predicting whether the shooter will pass with a natural (11) or win the point prior to seven-ing out. ‘Don’t pass’ is wagering on the shooter to effectively lose with a Craps total. Both these pay 1:1 and are worth sticking to until you get your head around the game.
