Live Dealer Online Blackjack

July 19, 2010 | Article Category: Blackjack

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Live dealer games have become increasingly popular at online casinos. One of the games that many players prefer to play as a live dealer game is online blackjack.

The difference between live dealer blackjack games, and other online blackjack games, is that even though the game is played through an online casino site, the dealer is a live person who is dealing the cards in real time. Because live dealers give the players much more of the feel of a real land based casino, it can certainly add excitement to the game. There are many that enjoy the excitement and the vibe of land based casinos, but play in online casinos simply because they enjoy the games that they play, and it is more convenient in so many ways, such as the possibility of playing a shorter session, and not having to travel to the actual brick and mortar casino.

Apart from the greater feel of playing in a land based casino, one of the reasons that many players prefer these live dealer blackjack games is that they can see the cards being shuffled and dealt, rather than relying on the trustworthiness of an RNG (random number generator.) It is important to remember that trustworthy online casinos are audited, and their RNGs are in fact random.

Live dealer blackjack generally has a slower pace than regular online blackjack because players may take a little time to make their decisions, even though there is usually a time limit imposed to ensure that the game does not drag on too long. Often, players will use the full time allotment that they have been allocated. Many online casinos have a time limit of 15 seconds in which players need to make their play. If a player does not make the play within the allotted time, then the dealer will make the play for the player according to guidelines that are set out for the these circumstances.

The way that live dealer casinos operate is different at each online casino, depending on their software provider. However, it is run on basically the same lines at on all online casino sites. The live dealer deals the cards, which is shown to players using streaming video. Those who wish to play in a live dealer game will either look for a table that has a space available, or will put their name on a waiting list. When a place becomes available, the online casino will notify the player. Game play continues as it does for other online blackjack games, where the player deals with their own cards, and places wagers as is appropriate.