The most popular table games to play online
The arrival and proliferation of the internet led to a major shift in the gaming industry. Many classic casino games were adapted to the new medium, allowing players to play a variety of games from their own computer screen.
While the transition to a digital format was easier for some games than others, plenty of popular table games made their way online. Here’s a quick and simple rundown of some of the classic casino table games that have proved just as popular for players online.
- Blackjack
Whether it’s online or offline, Blackjack is widely known as one of the most popular table games out there. This card game has been around for centuries – since at least the 1600s – and features a basic ruleset.
Players aim to get as close to the number 21 on their cards as possible, without going over, in order to outdo the card total of the dealer. It’s a game that’s simple to pick up, but that’s part of its appeal to players.
In terms of online play, there are now also options for Blackjack games with a live dealer that add a greater degree of interactivity, compared to purely digital versions of the game.
- Roulette
The game of Roulette is quite tied to the image of classic casinos, having featured quite prominently in the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Its iconic spinning wheel has transitioned well to the online casino landscape, especially with the introduction of live Roulette games.
In Roulette, players wager on where they think the ball will land when spun around the wheel, with the choice of wagering on a specific number or wider categories like whether the number is red/black, or odd/even.
- Poker
Certainly one of the most famous card games in the world, Poker was a slightly newer arrival on the casino stage. However, it quickly rose in popularity thanks to its unique gameplay experience and differences from other classic table games.
The most well-known variant is arguably Texas Hold’em, but there are plenty of different versions of Poker that players can choose from online. This comparing card game has players wagering over whose hand of cards are the best, depending on the rules of the variety they’re playing.
- Baccarat
Another classic card game, Baccarat involves comparing cards between a player’s hand and a banker’s hand. There are a few major varieties such as Punto Banco, Chemin de Fer and Baccarat Banque, all of which feature slightly different gameplay and can all be found online.
At its core, Baccarat is quite simple, with players wagering on whether the player or banker will achieve the higher score. Perhaps the game’s biggest claim to fame is the fact that it was James Bond’s casino game of choice.
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Table games are a popular choice among players for many reasons. Even with many players now interacting with these games through online platforms they remain some of the top choices in online casinos, especially since the introduction of live dealer elements to some games.
