Live Casino is what happened when brick and mortar casinos and online casinos decided to make a baby. That’s probably an unnecessarily flippant description, but the combination of real dealers and tangible cards, chips and tables from the comfort of your couch makes it an accurate one.
Live dealer games (they’re also called this sometimes) come from many different providers. Quality, style and game options will vary depending on who provides the games. One single brand leads the fray, and that’s Evolution Gaming. These guys are the king of kings when it comes to Live Casino. SkyCity Online Casino partners exclusively with Evolution Gaming to bring New Zealanders a premium live dealer experience.
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How do you play Live Casino games?
Joining a Live Casino game is nice and easy. Once you’ve signed into your account, simply click on the Live Casino tab and you’ll be taken to a full selection of game options. SkyCity Online Casino offers a generous selection of different games, so take your time and find the one that’s right for you. When you hone in on the perfect game, click the play button and you’ll be automatically transported to the live dealer studio.
Here, the gameplay is streamed in real-time HD quality from a real live casino floor. You’ll need to take your seat at the table before you can start playing. The built-in software allows you to do this easily, by indicating open seats that you can click and occupy. Once seated, you can begin to interact with the real dealer, who’ll welcome you to the table and manage every hand you play.
Evolution Gaming software gives you the best interactive experiences possible. You can easily place bets on the tables, chat with the dealer and sometimes also with other players at the table. On top of this you’ll also be able to change the view of the table and easily check the history of the bet.
Blackjack
Everybody knows about the game of Blackjack, but if you need to read up on the rules before you take a seat at a live table, then you can read all about it here. The short version is that Blackjack is a card casino game where the goal is to beat the dealer by hitting 21 or as close to 21 as possible. There are many variations on the classic game, and most of these revolve around the number of cards in the deck, or the ability to make use of extra features. It’s a simple game to play, but it does require some betting strategy that teaches you to take advantage of the fact that the house edge can drop as low as 0.5%.
Before you choose your Live Blackjack table, take note of the limits, most importantly the minimum bet. At SkyCity Online Casino, players from New Zealand can pull up a seat from as little as $2, but high rollers are free to place bets that climb as high as $5,000 a hand. Every table has its own limits, but these are clearly stated before you take a seat. Play multiple variations of Live Blackjack like Infinite Blackjack, Power Blackjack and Blackjack Platinum VIP.
Keep in mind that you might find the perfect table, but all the seats are taken. At this point you can wait around in the room and take a seat whenever one frees up, or you can leave and scout out another table. As a general rule, the lower the limits the more in-demand the table is.
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Roulette
Roulette is another classic game that’s a staple of any casino worth its salt. This notoriety hasn’t escaped the attention of Live Casino, making up a generous portion of the live dealer games offered at SkyCity Online Casino. The game of Roulette doesn’t carry the same edge as Blackjack does, but hasn’t stopped players trying since its conception. The most popular of these is the Martingale Strategy, and speculation as to its effectiveness is in constant debate.
Live Casino Operators have truly embraced Roulette with expert dealers, immersive camera angles, slow motion ball drops and live chat facilities that really do offer a true casino experience.
Low stakes tables are available and a great way to learn the ropes, but the high rollers are suitably catered for with VIP tables exclusively available with much greater limits at all leading live casino operators. Enter the fray with bets ranging from $0.20 to $10,000.
French Roulette (or European Roulette) is the most authentic version, with numbers 0 to 36, they don’t feature the 00 that you will find on the American version of a Roulette wheel. This means you’ll have a slightly higher advantage of winning over the American variety. Play multiple variations of Live Roulette at SkyCity Online Casino like Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette and Auto Roulette.
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Baccarat
Baccarat is one of those games that everyone is aware of, but few people know how to play. If today is the day you learn to play Baccarat, then you can feast your eyes on everything you need to know here.
Baccarat is huge in Asia, but it’s only just starting to pick up momentum in New Zealand. A game originally designed for James Bond and other high stakes players, Baccarat at SkyCity Online Casino is accessible to all players. Start placing bets from $0.20, alongside those who prefer to seriously turn up the heat with the maximum bet of $10,000.
The basic aim is to have the highest score with the cards dealt and compete against the dealer. There are set bases of points available per card – numbers 2 – 9 carry their face value whilst aces are a point apiece as you would expect but the picture cards are 10s or 0’s. You must get to 6 or 7 to stand or draw a further card.
Live Baccarat comes in different shapes and sizes, offering novel features you probably won’t find in a regular land-based casino. The two main varieties are Live Mini Baccarat and Live Seven Seater Baccarat. The main difference between the two being the size of the table and the amount of betting options on offer. You can read more about this here. SkyCity Online Casino host several variations of the Baccarat theme including Speed Baccarat, Lightning Baccarat and No Commission Baccarat.
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Novel Games
There are a number of more ‘off the wall’ games to try out. These can either be originally created games like Mega Ball, or casino interpretations of classic TV shows like Deal or No Deal Live. However, Evolution Gaming is the ultimate live dealer game innovator, and they couldn’t resist entering the market and turning things upside down. They specialise in turning famous board games and game shows into interactive live dealer games. SkyCity Online Casino made it a point to become the home of every new release from Evolution Gaming, so you can find it all under one roof. There are too many games to mention but are few that come to mind are Live Dream Catcher (engage with the wheel of a vertically mounted number where you place bets on positions and watch a colourful wheel spin), Live Football Studio (bet on Wins, Away Wins and Draws in football-centric setting peppered with goal celebrations) and Live Dragon Tiger (two sides compete with one card each, one for the Dragon and one for the Tiger and the highest wins).
Probably the most popular of all games is Monopoly Live, where the timeless property building game comes to life and takes you on a multiplier tour of the board. It’s a smash up of money wheels and virtual experience. Land Land a 2-Roll or 4-Roll bonus game and watch Mr Monopoly come to life while the excitement of this unique game unfolds.
Why play Live Casino games in New Zealand?
It’s all about taking on a new experience. Playing from the comfort of your own home is all and well, but you can’t beat the feeling of real dealers handling your bets and guiding you through the game. Live Casino offers you the best of both worlds, and it’s an irresistible proposition.
Evolution Gaming wraps this thrilling package in purpose-built technology that transports you to a glamorous casino floor in a few clicks or taps. Whatever you want to play, whenever you want to play it, that’s the promise Live Casino makes to every player. Get greeted by an expertly trained dealer, always with a smile and the energy you need to help you settle in for an exciting session on the felt or at a spinning wheel.
There’s no need to get dressed up, travel or turn cash into chips, but there are a few things you should show up prepared for:
- It helps to know what you want to play, or at least have a rough idea. The possibility of getting lost within the vast options is very real indeed.
- Be sure to choose a table that’s suitable to your bet limits. Never play for more than you can afford.
- Make sure you have access to a stable internet connection (solid Wi-Fi, 4G or 5G). Because you’re connected to a real live casino table, it’s important that you play without lags or glitches.
Looking for unbeatable quality, seamless streaming and an endless variety of Live Casino games? SkyCity Online Casino has it all. Just come on in.
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