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WHY ARE TRADITIONAL ONLINE CASINO GAMES STILL THE MOST POPULAR

By Kendall Jenkins on 2022-01-31 14:27:00

Without a doubt, online gambling is one of the most innovative industries globally. Nevertheless, the virtual casino platform still relies on different classic gaming schemes. Are iGaming operators simply being uncreative, or is their use of traditional casino gaming schemes due to more intelligent reasons?

Given the mind-boggling variety of bonus features offered by modern slot machines, it's safe to say that gaming operators are certainly creative enough. So, they use lots of various classic game elements in their products because table games have stood the test of time. 

Most table games were created about 200 years ago, and games like baccarat are even twice as old. As we see, table games such as roulette and blackjack have survived through several centuries and this fact speaks volumes about the popularity of their design. But they don't stand still-they've gradually changed over the years to remain appealing, and they've certainly succeeded.

Obviously, the use of classic casino game schemes is a key element that makes modern casino games appealing. Of course, iGaming operators are not adopting traditional gaming elements directly - they are shaping them to meet the needs of modern players. Consequently, games like mini roulette, based on European roulette, are very popular among online casino players. 

Even though online slots such as razor shark free and many others are common gamblers' choices, classic options will always be in demand. All in all, there may be several reasons why these traditional games are still popular. Let's take a closer look at them. 

Table Games Have the Best Odds

As you probably know, playing table games without some knowledge and experience is practically impossible if you want to win. Meanwhile, playing slots does not require any particular skills. Nevertheless, it is easier to win playing table games than playing slots. Most table games originated from games that did not have an institutional edge. Of course, as soon as these games appeared in casinos, they were modified and a betting advantage was established. However, operators know that they cannot fundamentally change games that have been around for centuries, so most table games have a low institutional advantage. The situation is completely different with slot machines, which are very easy to "modify".

Just look at the advantages of playing tabletop games and compare them to the benefits of playing slots and you will see why tabletop games are easier to beat than slots. For example, craps is about 0.8%, blackjack is about 0.5%, and if you use strategy, baccarat is about 1%, while European roulette is 2.70%. On the other hand, in progressive slot games, this number varies from 5% to 17%.

Believe it or not, if you play table games, you are less likely to have your bankroll reduced. Let's say you have a $500 pot and you play blackjack with your best strategy, betting $5 per hand. Mathematically speaking, there is less than a 0.1% chance that you will lose all your money in a ten-hour game. However, keep in mind that without strategy, you will lose your money very quickly.

On the other hand, if you bet $5 a spin on slots, you can lose all $500 in just a few hours. As mentioned above, the slots have a higher bet, but that's not all. Unlike blackjack (and most table games in general), slots are incredibly fast-paced. Moreover, slots have less frequent payouts, and they rarely pay out 1:1. In fact, most slots give either a small percentage of your bet or seven-figure jackpots.

The Best of Both Worlds

The beauty of live online casino games is that they combine the prestige and skill associated with land-based casinos with the cost and affordability of slots and online gaming in general.

Players are always readily available, the casinos have an almost endless supply of seats, and there is the opportunity to play for just pennies on the dollar, something that was not possible before.

Since the new wisdom tells us that gambling should only be played as entertainment, not for money, this opens up a whole new customer base for the world of casino gambling. Some of them may have wanted to play casino games for a long time, but they just didn't have the time or the money. Now the situation has changed. Online casinos allow you to make money bets even if your budget is very limited. 

Types of ?asino Games

The most common game played online right now is Texas Hold 'em poker. Since you are competing with the other real players, there is no fear that the games are somehow fixed and that the house is working against you. All that matters here is your luck and skill, and the operator only takes a tiny spread on your winnings.

After that came blackjack and a dice game. The dice game is ideal for online gamblers because it can be really random, and watching the animation is just as much fun as rolling real dice.

A common criticism here is that the computer knows which dice will roll before the animation is over. But this can be offset since the moment the dice are thrown in IRL games, it is already decided where they will fall according to terrestrial physics. Nevertheless, the main thing is fun, and many people enjoy these games on a daily basis.

Broad Market Appeal

A large part of the success of online casino gambling is its incredible adaptability, which makes it appealing to a large quantity of people. There is something in it for everyone, and it becomes easy to adapt old ideas into something contemporary and exciting. Games in live casinos are an excellent example of this, but there is also quite a variety when it comes to slots that can use popular media icons such as movies, TV shows, anime, and even other games.



 

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