• Home
  • Our Books
  • Our Film
  • Games
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Perspectives on all eras of videogames, computers, technology, and pop culture since 2003

Login

Login
Armchair ArcadeArmchair Arcade
Armchair ArcadeArmchair Arcade
  • Home
  • Our Books
  • Our Film
  • Games
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Live Dealer Online Gaming is Revolutionizing the Online Casino Experience

live casino guts
live casino guts

Live Dealer Online Gaming is Revolutionizing the Online Casino Experience

April 19, 2017 Posted by Jane Smith Editorial No Comments

In the latest in our ongoing gambling technology series, I take a look at the lengthy debate over what kind of effect Virtual Reality (VR) will have on the online casino industry. Some believe it will totally change the game, while others have looked at the relatively slow start to sales of VR headsets in 2016 (a little over 12 million units) and come to the conclusion that the proposed revolution will be a little while yet, if at all. As it stands, it is the live links to casinos that are bringing a new and unrivaled experience to armchair gamblers.

One of the reasons why online casinos are thriving with an annual revenue of over $50 billion is down to the fact that they are accessible to so many more people than their land-based counterparts. For many, playing from the comfort of home is much more relaxing than venturing out into the hustle and bustle of a glitzy gambling strip. And research shows that two out of three casino-goers own a house, so it stands to reason that they would want the casino experience brought to their own domain.

Online casino sites have catered for beginners by offering clear instructions on how to play the games and also providing support helplines, but you’ll want to check out something like SmartBettingGuide to cover all the bases. But it’s the sites that give both newcomers and veterans the opportunity to play games like poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat with a live dealer, meaning, for example, a real blackjack dealer, that are bringing the genuine casino experience directly to the home gamer.

 

Live dealer casino games are one step away from VR games in that they already bring the tables from the real-world casino directly to the home. VR is attempting to do this with things like Microgaming’s VR Roulette, but that currently only puts players in a virtual world without any human interaction. With the live links to real dealers in the casino, players can often chat to the dealer and tip them, just as they would in a real casino.

Seeing a real human dealer also provides reassurance to the player that everything is above board. Although all online casinos have to use accurate random number generators in their virtual games by law, a lot of players prefer the peace of mind of watching a croupier shuffle the deck or spin the roulette wheel. Another factor that makes live games a cut above the rest is that they provide more of a multiplayer atmosphere. While playing the virtual games feels like a solo experience, the live games involve a number of different real-life players.

Perhaps the best course for online casinos to take would be to work towards combining these live tables with VR. It would be fascinating to put on the VR headset and actually feel like you are standing at a table with other players. This could also increase the level of interaction, one of the few things that is lacking from the online scene. For now, this future seems like a long way off, though. Live dealers are currently as good as it gets.

Related

Tags: araugmented realitycasinogamblingmixed realitymrvirtual realityvr
No Comments
Share

About Jane Smith

Correspondent for Armchair Arcade.

You also might be interested in

Woman at cafe on her smartphone and laptop
Exploring the Benefits of Mobile-Friendly Casinos and New Technologies

Exploring the Benefits of Mobile-Friendly Casinos and New Technologies

Jan 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of mobile-friendly casinos and new technologies in the online casino industry.

Security Tips for Online Casino Players
Security Tips for Online Casino Players

Security Tips for Online Casino Players

Jan 2, 2018

In this latest entry in our ongoing series on casino[...]

Online Games That Pay Real Money
Online Games That Pay Real Money

Online Games That Pay Real Money

Aug 3, 2021

Few people know that the first video game got invented[...]

Leave a CommentCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • Understanding Online Sportsbooks: Key Features Gamblers Must Know for an Enhanced Experience
  • Stop Leaking Money on Retries: A Data-Driven Proxy Playbook
  • The 1990s Gaming Revolution – Remembering A Decade of Big Leaps in Technology
  • Skill or Luck? What Vintage Arcade Games Can Teach Us About Modern Social Gaming
  • From Scroll to Action: The Hidden Triggers That Drive User Engagement in Entertainment Apps
  • Would Classic Games Work in Modern Casino Environments?
  • Could Playing A Few More Puzzle Games Make You More Effective At Work?
  • Plinko online my straightforward guide to winning fun
  • Love Rings Twice (one paragraph short story)
  • Why Your Grandparents’ Gardening Habits Were Smarter Than You Think

Recent Comments

  • leads dubai on Should You Be Focusing More On Local Marketing?
  • Aiodensghost on Official Game List for My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro
  • keyboredom on Quick guide on how to play on the Internet Arcade
  • Bill Loguidice on Official Game List for My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro
  • Melanie Levenstein on Official Game List for My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro
  • George on How to Predict CS:GO/CS2 Skins Prices?
  • Bill Loguidice on Retro Games Ltd to release The Spectrum, fully working ZX Spectrum, and here’s the game list!
  • Derek on Retro Games Ltd to release The Spectrum, fully working ZX Spectrum, and here’s the game list!
  • Bill Loguidice on Retro Games Ltd to release The Spectrum, fully working ZX Spectrum, and here’s the game list!
  • Simon on Retro Games Ltd to release The Spectrum, fully working ZX Spectrum, and here’s the game list!

Archives

Categories

Explore

android (46) apple (37) ar (37) Arcade (168) Atari (75) atgames (173) book (99) books (98) casino (519) esports (47) firmware (43) Flashback (45) gambling (543) Gaming (41) home arcade (115) htc vive (42) humble bundle (282) humble store (67) ios (37) led (35) legends (40) legends arcade family (46) legends gamer (33) legends pinball (39) legends ultimate (71) Microsoft (40) Nintendo (70) pc gamer (67) pc gaming (53) pinball (43) playstation (55) PS4 (36) retro (34) Sega (38) slots (84) sony (51) steam (145) switch (34) technology (35) update (42) virtual pinball (36) virtual reality (116) vive (34) viveport (42) vr (121)

Affiliates

+ Amazon

The everything store

+ Humble Bundle

Game deals, including name your price bundles

+ Playasia (Play-Asia.com)

Import games and collectibles

+ DJI Store

Amazing drones and related technology

+ Razer

Amazing PC gamer products!

fullSTEAMahead365 Your total news and information resource for all things Science, Technology, Engineering / Mathematics, Art, and Medicine / Health.

Human Advancement Never Stops.

Key Site Statistics

Posts published: 2,586
Latest publish date: June 30, 2025 @ 2:22 pm
Registered user count: 99,026

Contact Us

If you have a question, would like to provide feedback, or otherwise wish to get in touch with us, use this form.

Send Message

Blog Posts by Date

April 2017
M T W T F S S
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
« Mar   May »

Social Media and RSS

Support Armchair Arcade

All editorial content © 2003 - 2025 Armchair Arcade, Inc., an Armchair Creative Services, LLC, property. All rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. All trademarks and copyrights are retained by their respective owners. No content is to be removed or reused from the Armchair Arcade Website for commercial purposes without explicit permission from the principal Armchair Arcade staff, or the original trademark or copyright holders. Armchair Arcade, Inc., is not responsible for the content of any external sources or links. Further, endorsement of any external sources or links is neither implied nor suggested.

We thank you for your support and encourage you to contact us for any reason, including, but not limited to, questions, concerns, business endeavors, or praise. Especially praise.

Armchair Creative Services, LLC, may earn compensation for sales from links on posts through affiliate and other programs. Editorial rigor and objectivity standards are strictly adhered to and any compensation has no effect on coverage or opinions.

Prev Next