Live casino sites are simple to use and more convenient than traditional casinos. You don’t have to get there in person, and they’re available round the clock. This also allows gamers to play in quicker bursts rather than dedicating a full evening to the game. But what makes it all possible? What technologies make it possible to transform a simple website into an interactive empire?

What’s a Live Casino?

According to Canadian iGaming expert Kevin N. Cochra, one of the most recent trends in the gambling industry is live dealer games. Unlike regular online games, which look more like video games with virtual representations of the playing cards, roulette wheels or other game elements, live casino games let you fully immerse yourself in the game by streaming a live video feed. 

The games are streamed live from dedicated studios where real and professional casino dealers conduct blackjack, poker, roulette and other games. It really is the best of both worlds, as it combines the convenience of online casinos with the immersion of land-based casinos. Coupled with cutting edge online casino technology, no wonder why its popularity is rising fast.

How Does Live Casino Work

You can play casino games from almost any place in the world as long as allowed by the local authorities and a decent internet connection. The games are handled in real-time by a real dealer, and players can participate through their computers or smartphones. Live chat is one of the options open to them if they have a query or need assistance.

The dealer’s physical movements, card positions or roulette spins are converted into data that is used by the program – Optical Character Recognition (OCR). 

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

It allows players to participate in casino gameplay without realizing the contrast between both – an online dealer casino and a traditional casino. Additionally, rather than being selected by an automatic method, the game results are determined by a human. 

In a nutshell, this is the casino tech that captures every little detail in the game area and streams it to players via a video link. Players can place their bets via virtual buttons. Everything can be converted into a meaningful piece of data in electronic format with OCR. 

The Optical Character Recognition system records every activity, such as card shuffle, wheel spinning, and card distribution, making the experience of playing a live dealer casino game simple, yet comparable to that of playing in a traditional casino.

HD Streaming

Whatever the device or monitor size is used by players, a live casino studio must deliver high-definition (HD) quality streaming. HD feeds ensure that what you see on screen isn’t distorted, giving you a picture of the action similar to that of being seated or walking on a casino floor. 

In some cases, live casino webcams offer a better view of the activity than a land-based casino. In live dealer roulette, you may choose from a range of HD camera perspectives, including a bird’s eye of the roulette wheel. Kevin has visited the studio of Evolution, the biggest live casino provider in the world, and, according to him, they use Sony a7 series cameras to provide crystal clear 4K footage.

Live Chat

Real-time chat is available in most live online casinos to assist with exchanges between the dealer and the players. Players can make and send messages to the dealer, as well as speak with other players at the table, using these on-screen chat boxes. All of this works together to create a welcoming and engaging casino gaming atmosphere. And players now have this pleasure without even leaving the house.

In conclusion

OCR, HD streaming and live chat is just the beginning. They are branching out into brand new games such as lotteries and game shows, and with the introduction of new technology, including VR and augmented reality, they will become even more immersive.

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NOTE: gambling is illegal in the Cayman slands