The exciting world of live casino gaming

The OCR is regarded as the heart of every live casino because it can convert all kinds of analogue information such as printed and handwritten text and imagery into a digital format. It captures everything that is happening in the studio and streams it to your desktop and mobile screens.

The only downside when using OCR technology is that it can only work within a short range and requires sufficient lighting to accurately capture information. This is one of the reasons why most live dealer studios use special lighting on their floors.

Several cameras are used to capture every detail in action. A camera should capture the table, dealer, and the cards or dice. There is also a wide-angle camera to show the overall set of the game.

If you look closely some live dealer games have a television that shows the current news to prove that the game is not pre-recorded. With these cameras, you get to see what’s happening on the other side of the screen in real-time.

If OCR is the heart of every live casino, the game control unit is the brain of live dealer games. The GCU is a boxed device technology that encodes the video broadcast to your desktop or mobile screen. It works similar to OCR but only works with video materials. Without a GCU, it will be impossible to broadcast the live stream in real-time. The GCU is also another tool to help the dealers oversee the game.

Since the dealers are responsible to keep the game running smoothly while shuffling, rolling the dice, or spinning the roulette wheel, they rely on a huge monitor to see the progress of each game. This monitor helps them to keep track of the bets placed in each round and those who have losing hands. The dealer monitor is also a vital tool to facilitate real-time engagement between dealers and players.

Roulette is one of the simplest table games you should play especially if you are new to the casino gaming industry. All you need to do is to bet on a colour, set of numbers, or a number and wait for the ball to land in a lucky pocket. However, keep in mind that different variants of roulette have different numbers of pockets on the wheels.

For instance, if you are playing European roulette, there are 37 pockets with numbers 1 to 36 and a single zero. The zero is in a green pocket while the rest of the numbers are in red or black.

Here are some of the roulette games available at Gamdom:

Lightning Roulette
First Person Roulette
Brazilian Roulette
Indian Roulette
American Roulette Lobby

Sic Bo is a fast-paced dice game in China wherein you need to predict the outcome of the dice after they are shaken/rolled. A player wins for every number or sum he/she correctly predicted. There are different sic bo betting options, these are:

Two dice combination – it is a bet placed on the next roll containing two numbers and 15 possible combinations
Total bet – it is the easiest bet to place. It could be any number between 4 to 18
High/low bet – wager on the total of the three dice rolled (high or low total)
Odd/even bet – it is a bet placed on the total of the three dice
Any number bet – wager on a single number
Any triple bet – it is a bet placed on any triple combination

Here are some of the Sic Bo variants available at Gamdom:

Super Sic Bo
Live Mega Sic Bo
Live Sic Bo

Baccarat is a card comparing game wherein your goal is to get as close to nine as possible. Be careful not to go over the value of 9 because you have to drop the first digit of the value. For instance, if your card total is 17, the value will be reduced to 5. With two dealt hands, here are the three possible outcomes:

The player will win
The banker will win
A tie

Here are some of the baccarat games at Gamdom

Salon Prive Baccarat B
First Person Baccarat
First Person Baccarat Lobby
Lightning Baccarat
Baccarat A

Playing blackjack is closely similar to baccarat but your total card value needs to get as close to 21 as possible. All of the players are also dealt with exposed and hidden cards.

In every round, the players take turns to hit or stand in a clockwise direction. Standing means you’ll hold onto your cards while hitting means you want to draw a new card. It is the dealer’s turn once all of the players have finished playing their cards.

Here are the blackjack variants available in Gamdom:

Blackjack VIP 1
First Person Blackjack
First Person Blackjack Lobby
Free Bet Blackjack

You should never miss out on poker because it is one of the most popular casino classics played around the world. Poker is usually played with a standard 52-card deck, sometimes including Joker and between 2 to 10 players. The goal of each player is to create the best hand depending on the poker variant.

Here are some of the poker games at Gamdom:

Caribbean Stud Poker Lobby
Caribbean Stud Poker
Triple Card Poker
Poker Lobby

Tired of playing card games? Try Monopoly for a spin here at Gamdom! It is a combination of live studio and RNG technology. RNG is responsible for continuously creating random combinations that can land winning patterns.

To play the game, you need to choose from the 6 money bills displayed at the bottom of the screen. These numbers represent the numbers written on each section of the wheel. Think fast because you are given a specific time to place your bets. Once the timer goes off and you still haven’t placed your bets, you need to wait for the next round.

While playing, you are also taken to a 3D Monopoly board where Mr. Monopoly will guide you. A pair of dice will also determine Mr. Monopoly’s walk and your progress in the game.

What’s great is that there is a bonus round as well. All you need to do is to bet on ‘2 ROLLS’ or ‘4 ROLLS’ to activate the bonus round. The bonus round begins if the wheel stops on either of the two.

During the bonus round, each section of the Monopoly board such as utilities, properties, and others has basic prizes you can win. Your winnings during the bonus round will be added to your total wins. You better keep an eye out because doubles must be rolled out if Mr. Monopoly lands on the ‘go to jail’ section of the board.

Just like what you see on television, you just need to choose a lucky briefcase when playing Deal or No Deal. The banker will offer you a certain amount until you say ‘deal’. If you say ‘deal’ you go home with the offered amount. On the other hand, you go home with the amount in your briefcase if you say ‘no deal’.

Before you place your bets, it is highly recommended to know the basics and play the game often. With this, you’ll learn the natural flow of the game. You should also start with the classics and work your way down to its variants. Once you already get a hang of it, you have what it takes to win the pot money.

It is best to play games with a high return-to-player percentage or RTP and low volatility. The RTP predicts the amount of winnings you’ll get in the long run while volatility predicts your chances of losing a bet. The RTP and volatility of the game are usually indicated right below the game.

Even if you are playing online, you should still observe how the other bettors play their cards. With this, you can identify who has the bad and good hands. This will help you determine the next move to make.

To boost your chances of winning, claim a casino bonus before playing the game. Some are bonus money that you can use to place more bets while some will let you spin the roulette wheel for free.

However, you should check the wagering requirements first to see the number of wagers you need to meet. Most casino bonuses are available for a limited time only. So, use them before they expire.

Whether you are a frequent bettor or not, you should still set a betting limit to avoid overspending. Aside from setting a betting limit, creating a betting plan which includes the amount you are going to spend and the games to play are listed helps you budget your betting money.

As mentioned, you should ensure a stable internet connection when playing live dealer games. Aside from lags, buffers, and poor graphics, you might lose your chance of winning the grand jackpot prize.

Always remember that playing live dealer or other casino games is not always unicorns and rainbows. One way or another, you will win and lose some. As a matter of fact, placing bigger bets does not guarantee you a sure win. So, if you feel like you are on a losing streak, it is best to leave the table, play another game, or just call it a day.

The most important tip you need to remember is to have fun. Taking live dealer games too seriously will just stress you out.

Playing live casino games at Gamdom is no doubt a lot of fun. However, responsible gambling should still be observed at all times. After all, your goal is to relax and relieve stress.