Looking to blow off some steam, have some fun online, and have a chance at a little profit all at the same time? Then online casino games are just what you are looking for. But where to start? Even if you have never played a card game or have no idea how to pronounce ‘Roulette’, you can still take a virtual trip to an online casino and play some games, and maybe win, with this quick guide to the best casino games you can find online. From slot machines to sophisticated card games, there is something for everyone at the casino.
Blackjack
This is a staple game at just about every live casino online. In this game you play the dealer, attempting to beat the house, rather than competing against other players directly. This is one of the reasons it is so popular. The object of the game is to reach 21 or as close to it using the values of your cards. Aces count as one or as 11, and picture cards have a value of 10. You can get 21 with a picture card and an ace, and this is called Blackjack – a winning hand.
Roulette
This big spinning wheel always gets a lot of attention in brick-and-mortar casinos, but online it can sometimes go overlooked. This is a big mistake as it is a great way to play, and you play the house and not other players. There are lots of ways to bet on where the ball will stop, including the most basic bet of red or black. This is an almost 50/50 bet that doubles your winnings (there is a green 00 the ball can land on, meaning red and black bets can both lose). You can also bet on odd or even numbers, and groups of numbers, and the odds change with each bet. You can also place as many bets as the house allows on a single spin.
Slot Machines
These binging, bleeping, flashing machines are possibly the most popular way to play at a casino. Rows and rows of machines often take up most of the space in a casino to cope with demand, and they are even more popular online. The basic slots have just a few reels and you need to match symbols to win cash prizes. More complex slot machines add more reels and special features, and even board-game-like experiences, to increase the fun and the jackpots.
Texas Hold’em Poker
This is the casino’s most famous game, and big competitions are often broadcast on sports TV, with prize pots reaching millions of dollars. In this game, players are trying to win each other’s money and the house has no money on the table. Texas Hold’em is a variance on the traditional poker game that uses seven cards. Two are dealt to each player, and the other five cards are dealt openly by the dealer in the center of the table. There is a round of betting between each draw of the cards, and in ‘no-limit’ Texas Hold’em there is no limit to the betting. Play carefully and do a lot of research into the game before you start playing!
Get to know a little about these games and you will soon be spinning wheels and rolling slots at an online casino. Playing games at live casinos online is always a lot of fun, just remember to set your own limits.
