Today, the Internet is not just important, it is a pre-eminent element as life without Internet is inconceivable. Live gambling (a concept of online gambling) is very popular amongst gamblers of all levels. So, it is only logical that people try to decide which is better: live casinos or land-based casinos.
The Prelude
A live casino is an online casino with live dealers who are trained to play against players. The dealer, or croupier, could be hired by the casino itself or a live gaming provider like Evolution Gaming could share the live feed of a dealer in HD. The gameplay is always via video stream so players and dealers can interact conveniently. On the other hand, land-based casinos — as the name implies — are casinos in the physical world; they are located in a particular facility.
In 2017, the online gambling industry amounted to over £30 billion and the revenue is estimated to be over £40 billion in 2020. The industry is huge and attains a new height of popularity every day — but can it compare with the traditional, land-based counterpart?
Why Live Casinos?
Live casinos encourage real-time interaction between real people and outcomes are not based on programmed generators. Just like traditional casinos, players can talk with other players and the dealer. And operators try their best to show how licit and transparent the outcomes are by showcasing a news channel in the background.
Most people opt for live casinos because they can control the pace of the game. For instance, an hour of live casino gambling equals to about 100 roulette spins but a player can decide to slow it down. Also, live casinos are more convenient than land-based counterparts. Apparently, the player would feel at home; no dress code, no pressure from other players or the dealer (which usually occur in land-based casinos), no need to drive to the nearest casino, no need to wait for hours before playing his/her favourite table game, etc. Players can easily connect to the Internet via their computer, tablet device, or smartphone, and from there, they are good to deal with the live dealer.
While some casinos such as the Bellagio, Vegas open 24/7, some open according to the stipulated timeframe permitted under the law of the country in which they are situated. In contrast, live casinos are truly accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year — so players can easily play the table game of their choice at any desired time. However, live casinos do take some time off sometimes. This mostly happens when the website is going through a development phase.
Why Land-Based Casinos?
They are traditional and offer more entertainment, fun and luxury as opposed to live casinos. In fact, most gamblers who prefer land-based casinos are allured by the bright lights of Las Vegas, are attracted to stars like Jennifer Lopez, Elvis Presley and Celion Dion. There are other real players around, the buzzing sound amalgam is often pleasuring, there are numerous sights to peep or stare at, etc. (Live casinos so provide on-demand music but nothing can compare to busy human sounds). In addition, land-based casinos often offer extra amenities like concerts, restaurants, nightclubs, and accommodations.
Further, live casinos are always limited to certain casino games because they are expensive to operate. Therefore, live casino operators or gaming providers simply employ a number of dealers for popular games such as blackjack, roulette, and baccarat. In a full-fledged land-based casino, however, there are numerous games. In a territory like Las Vegas, Macau, or Monaco, casinos offer hundreds of table games. They offer even the rarest casino games that live casinos cannot afford.
Also, the minimum bet amount in land-based casinos is generally smaller than that in live casinos. This is a result of the overwhelming operation cost of live casinos. They have to make as much as possible, so they normally increase their minimum bet amount after a few wagers.
The Verdict
No matter how it is sliced, a debate normally ends up with the decision of the end user. As a player, if you prefer to be secluded and left with a dealer and a handful of players and able to play your favourite games any time, live casinos are best for you. But if you are one of those who prefer a social affair and a wide variety of games, you cannot go wrong with a land-based casino.
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