Unraveling the Magic of Live Casino Games: From Studio to Screen

I'm willing to bet that when you sit down and play a Live Dealer game you don't think anything about what goes in to it. You're just happy to play your favorite game with a Live Dealer and try and win some money - and I don't blame you! But if you've ever wondered how these games are brought to life then this is the article for you. Today, we're going to give you a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into bringing your favorite live dealer games to your screen. Let's dive in!

What are Live Dealer games?

Live Dealer games are the latest upgrade to the world of online casinos. Instead of having to play against a faceless computer dealer, Live Dealer games allow players to feel as if they're sitting at a table in a land-based casino. Blackjack. Roulette. Craps. Baccarat. All your favorite table games are now brought to life with professional live dealers, bringing an authenticity that was missing from online gambling a few years ago. We can all agree that it gets a little tedious playing against a computer. With Live Dealers that's a problem of the past. Dealers are energetic, professional and interactive. And the best thing is that you can play from the comfort of your own home! But how do they bring this magic to life? Well, let's take a look!

How Live Dealer games work

If you've ever played a Live Dealer game then you've most likely noticed multiple tables being played at once. Every casino contracts a live dealer provider - some of the top providers are Fresh Deck, Microgaming, Playtech. Each of these providers have their own warehouses where dozens of tables are set up - everything from blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat. The dealers switch off, moving from table to table and supervisors walk the floor to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's really no different than any casino you've ever walked into. The only difference is the dealers are in this space alone with no players.

There will be camera set up around the warehouse and at each table, respectively, so that players have multiple angles. In live roulette for example, it's common for there to be three cameras: One that provides an overview of the entire table and dealer. One that is specifically of the wheel. And a third that provides a picture-in-picture display.

All these camera proved real-time footage that is displayed to both the dealers and players.

The dealer at every table will also have a monitor that allows them see what's going on in any give game. These monitors tell the dealer what actions they need to take - for example, when a player wants to split in blackjack. The monitor also provides the dealer with the names of the players sitting at the table and allows them to see the live chat function as well, giving them a chance to interact with players personally and by name.

The way all this information is available is by Optical Character Recognition. This state of the art technology allows everything that's happening in the warehouse and on the tables to be translated to a player's computer screen.

Let's take blackjack for example. You'll notice a small black box by the shoe. Every time a dealer deals a card they first scan that car on that black box. That's because there's a chip on the card that when scanned, translates the information into the computer - that's Optical Character Recognition. This allows both dealer and players to see everything that's happening in real time.

The dealers

A lot of players question if the dealers in live dealer games are trained - and the answer is yes! Every dealer is professional trained and bring both an energetic and enthusiastic attitude to the gameplay.

But are Live Dealer games legit?

That's the biggest concern I hear from fellow players. They're worried that live dealer games are rigged or unsafe. But that' couldn't be further from the truth. Everything is done is plain view of a player - from shuffling, to dealing, to dice being thrown. The multiple camera angles give players clear views of tables to ensure that nothing is being done away from view.

The Optical Character Recognition software ensures that all the information that's happening in real time is accurately translated and displayed for players. There are even time stamps clearly visible that make it clear what a player is seeing - and playing - is happening in real time and not a taped game.

Whenever there's a new feature to online gaming players are understandably wary of it. That's no different with live dealers. But as long as you're playing on a reputable online casino, the live dealer games will be just as safe and secure.

Conclusion

So there we have it! Our inside look at how your favorite live dealer games are made possible. So the next time you sit down for a session try and take a moment to remember all that goes into making these games possible - from the software providers, programmers and dealers. Without them, none of this would be possible!