In the space of just a couple of decades, online casinos have rapidly evolved and now offer more games for players to choose from than ever before. These platforms offer a broad selection designed to cater to different preferences, from classic table games and Slots to completely new game formats.
If you’ve ever wondered about the types of games that can be found on an online casino platform, read on as we break down some of the most common games on offer.
Slots
One of the most popular and well-known categories of online casino games is Slots. Featuring spinning reels, these games determine their outcomes through the alignment of symbols along set lines.
The principle behind slot games dates back to mechanical versions created just before the turn of the 20th century, but online adaptations have expanded the range on offer significantly.
In their simplest form, traditional three-reel Slots mimic the oldest game designs, focusing on straightforward gameplay with a small selection of paylines and a limited number of symbols. These games commonly use fruits, bells and the number seven on the reels.
More modern slot designs take this format further with an increased number of reels, detailed theming and animations. In addition to standard symbols, these Slots may have wilds (which can substitute for other symbols in a matching combination) and other special symbols that impact gameplay.
Roulette
Roulette is a classic table game that revolves – pun intended – around a spinning wheel with numbered pockets. The croupier releases a small ball onto the wheel and where it stops will determined the outcome of the spin.
Players place wagers on where they think the ball will stop, with a range of options detailed on the table layout. These are divided into inside and outside bets, which cover wagers on individual numbers, groups of numbers or traits like red/black or odd/even.
There are a few major variations of Roulette available, with slight differences between their wheel design or core rules. Games of American, European and French Roulette are all found on online casino platforms.
Blackjack
Perhaps the most popular casino card game, Blackjack, involves players aiming to reach a total hand value as close as possible to 21 without exceeding it. Their hand is compared against the dealer’s at the end of the game to determine the outcome.
Each player is dealt two cards from a shuffled virtual deck, with a few options to choose from during their turn. These include hitting (to take an additional card), standing (to leave their hand at its current value) or doubling down (to take one extra card in exchange for doubling their wager).
If their hand value ever exceeds 21, then they ‘go bust’ and are out of the game.
Baccarat
A slightly less well-known card game – but also a favourite of James Bond – Baccarat is quite simple in its core concept and rules. Only two hands are dealt, known as the Player and Banker hands.
Players will wager on which hand they think will have a total value closer to nine or if there will be a tie between the two. Cards are valued at their face value, except for tens and face cards which are worth zero in the weighing of the hands.
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Of course, there are plenty of other games available to choose from in the catalogues of online casino platforms, from Poker to game-show-style games. All of these offer players a range of choices to suit their personal preferences.