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The Evolution of Live Casino Games
Live Casinos were launched in 2003 but in the initial years they didn't prove to be a big hit with players. But today, they are quite popular and are sought after by both beginners and veteran gamblers. Modern online casinos bring the experience of the traditional casino into your living room through high quality, live casino games. One of the biggest features of live casinos is that they allow you to chat directly with the dealers.
Types of Live Casino Games
Live casino games have come miles from their initial years. Today you can play all the top dealer games in live casinos. The most popular games are:
- . Roulette
- . Blackjack
- . Baccarat
The Initial Years
The first Live dealer casino was invented by the gaming software giant, Playtech in the year 2003. It was a time when even online casinos were a new thing for both experienced gamblers and novices. In the case of online casino games, it was the software that handled the entire game. Playtech's live games were a revolution in the industry.
A fascinating story of the time was that the first of the Live Blackjack versions from Playtech couldn't load and go live because of slower internet connections of the time. This clearly indicates that the live gaming technology of the time was ahead of what the Internet technology could still offer in terms of speed.
- . Poor Live Video Streaming - This made players feel like playing a game where they were doing a video chat with someone who is in the Antarctic and the signals are constantly breaking.
- . High Production Costs - The production costs were high and prevented major brands and game developers from launching their live casinos. Casinos require a lot of investment for creating these games. They have to hire dealers, entire IT specialists and camera man, and set up the casino environment. At a time when they already have concerns about internet connection, not many brands were ready to invest in live casino games.
Developments in Live Casinos
Playtech initially ran just a single table for a few numbers of hours a day. When the trend started to catch on with fans, other game developers like Microgaming and Evolution Gaming brought their own unique versions of live casinos. This meant more new casino games getting molded into the successful formula of live casino games. These games that made their entry into the arena after blackjack included baccarat and roulette. The stakes were increased and more types of bets were on offer. Today, almost all the major online casino brands will have live casing games on offer.
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