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There is a certain irresistible allure to table games. Sure, the slots might offer variety and the most cutting edge use of technology, but there is something about the turning cards, rolling dice and spinning wheels that has a timeless sophistication.
This applies whether you choose to do your gaming online or prefer to visit the real-world casinos of Las Vegas, Atlantic City or Monte Carlo. Indeed, with the rise of live casinos UK, some might say there is less than ever to differentiate the two options. But which are the most popular table games? Here, we count down the top five in order of their market share when it comes to table game action.
Fifth – Craps (six percent)
If this study was only looking at US casinos, craps would probably score higher, as it is wildly popular on The Strip. However, while it is also attracting a growing following in Europe, it has yet to really take off online. Perhaps this is because of the raucous atmosphere that typically surrounds the craps table, something that is not easily replicated when playing on your PC or smartphone.
Fourth – Baccarat (nine percent)
The original version of Casino Royale revolved around a game of baccarat, and the fact that this was substituted for poker in the 2006 remake tells you all you need to know about how this classic casino game’s popularity has dwindled in recent years. That’s a shame, as the game is simple yet compelling. The rules are similar in concept to blackjack, but the question of whether to hit or stand is predetermined by the cards you are holding, so there are no tricky strategies to learn.
Third – Three Card Poker (21 percent)
Bronze medal goes to three card stud. There are, of course, many variations of poker, but this variant has seen a surge in popularity in the live casino era. Newcomers find this a great introduction to poker, as it only involves playing against the dealer, not other players. It is a great next step from those who are getting a little tired of the repetitive nature of video poker and serves as a stepping stone to games like Texas Holdem.
Second – Roulette (24 percent)
This is a game that people were playing using a rudimentary form of live casino before live casinos even existed. There are a host of late-night TV shows across Europe with real dealers where punters can place their bets by telephone or SMS. Of course it is a game of pure chance, but that doesn’t stop people coming up with some fairly outlandish strategies by which they are certain they can beat the house.
The most popular table game – Blackjack (31 percent)
It’s the card game everyone knows how to play, yet if you choose, you can spend hours learning strategies that will have a real impact on your success rate. Blackjack has been beguiling us for years, and continues to do so in the live gaming age, accounting for almost one in three of all table games played.
This applies whether you choose to do your gaming online or prefer to visit the real-world casinos of Las Vegas, Atlantic City or Monte Carlo. Indeed, with the rise of live casinos UK, some might say there is less than ever to differentiate the two options. But which are the most popular table games? Here, we count down the top five in order of their market share when it comes to table game action.
Fifth – Craps (six percent)
If this study was only looking at US casinos, craps would probably score higher, as it is wildly popular on The Strip. However, while it is also attracting a growing following in Europe, it has yet to really take off online. Perhaps this is because of the raucous atmosphere that typically surrounds the craps table, something that is not easily replicated when playing on your PC or smartphone.
Fourth – Baccarat (nine percent)
The original version of Casino Royale revolved around a game of baccarat, and the fact that this was substituted for poker in the 2006 remake tells you all you need to know about how this classic casino game’s popularity has dwindled in recent years. That’s a shame, as the game is simple yet compelling. The rules are similar in concept to blackjack, but the question of whether to hit or stand is predetermined by the cards you are holding, so there are no tricky strategies to learn.
Third – Three Card Poker (21 percent)
Bronze medal goes to three card stud. There are, of course, many variations of poker, but this variant has seen a surge in popularity in the live casino era. Newcomers find this a great introduction to poker, as it only involves playing against the dealer, not other players. It is a great next step from those who are getting a little tired of the repetitive nature of video poker and serves as a stepping stone to games like Texas Holdem.
Second – Roulette (24 percent)
This is a game that people were playing using a rudimentary form of live casino before live casinos even existed. There are a host of late-night TV shows across Europe with real dealers where punters can place their bets by telephone or SMS. Of course it is a game of pure chance, but that doesn’t stop people coming up with some fairly outlandish strategies by which they are certain they can beat the house.
The most popular table game – Blackjack (31 percent)
It’s the card game everyone knows how to play, yet if you choose, you can spend hours learning strategies that will have a real impact on your success rate. Blackjack has been beguiling us for years, and continues to do so in the live gaming age, accounting for almost one in three of all table games played.
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