If you’re about to browse and play at an online casino, use these category descriptions to understand a bit more about what you’ll find.
Blackjack
The aim of this classic card game is to get 21, or as close as possible; anything over that will lose. You start with two cards and need to decide whether to stick with what you’ve got or add another card. It’s you against the dealer in this game, where luck and decision-making are in play.
Roulette
The only decision you make in roulette is which bet to place before the game starts. You’re predicting which pocket the ball will land in on the roulette wheel. The betting options are on the table layout, including odd or even, red or black, and the numbers from 0 to 36 (00 in American Roulette). You can cover one or several numbers at once.
Slots
The slots category is often the largest at online casinos. There are many variants, so the payouts, number of matching symbols you need, and bonus rounds will differ. However, each one involves spinning the reels and waiting to see if you land a winning combination of symbols.
Video poker
Poker is one of the most skill-based casino games. That’s true of video poker, too, although it’s a simplified format. It’s you against the computer, and you’re deciding which cards to hold on to in order to form a winning poker hand. Popular titles include Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild.
Craps
This dice game is all about learning the betting options. There are several sections on the table layout, and picking your bet is your main decision when playing. Two dice are thrown; on a pass bet, seven or 11 counts as a win, two, three, and 12 are losses, and any other number needs at least one other throw to determine the outcome.
Live casino
Live casino is a category that covers table games, such as roulette, blackjack, craps, and poker, but you’re joining the table live, often playing alongside (but not against or with) other players. You connect via live stream, and there’s a croupier, host, or dealer in the studio taking the bets and running the game.