For many years, the biggest complaint about online casinos was that they lacked the authentic, social atmosphere of a physical building.

Instead of relying on computer algorithms, these games use physical cards, real roulette wheels, and professional human croupiers.

The Magic of Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

These games are broadcast from massive, highly secure television studios designed explicitly to look like high-end VIP casino floors.

As the dealer pulls a physical card from the shoe, it is dragged across a highly sensitive barcode scanner embedded in the table.

• Because they use real cards and wheels, the results are determined by actual physics, providing peace of mind to skeptical players
• The cameras often provide multiple cinematic angles, including slow-motion replays of the roulette ball dropping into the pocket
• The studios employ 'Pit Bosses' who constantly monitor the games and step in to resolve any physical dealing mistakes immediately

Beyond Blackjack: Live Casino Game Shows

While traditional games like Blackjack and Baccarat are extremely popular, the industry has recently exploded with 'Live Game Shows.'

Live game shows have effectively created a brand new category of gambling, proving incredibly popular with the younger Twitch generation.

If you miss the social energy of the casino floor but don't want to leave your house, the live casino tab is where you belong.