Live Casino Facts

Casinos are popular all over the world, and according to historians, they have existed since the 17th Century. Over the years, a lot has changed, but people’s love of gambling hasn’t. Today there are more casinos than ever before, especially when you factor in online casinos. It’s never been easier to gamble, and online casinos have made it more exciting to play too. From poker and blackjack to roulette and slots, online gambling sites have brought all the best games to the homes of players all over the world.

One of the biggest developments in the world of online casinos was the introduction of live casino games. These games combine the realism of a land-based casino with the convenience of playing online. Very quickly, live games have become a staple of online casinos, just like online slots and regular table games. Many players exclusively play live games, preferring to get the authentic casino experience. Here are some of the top live casino facts from around the world.

The Longest Game of Poker

Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, and it’s regularly played online and in person. The game is hundreds of years old, and the longest ever game reportedly took place between 1881 and 1889. That’s an incredible eight years of continuous play! Supposedly, the game went on for 24 hours a day and seven days a week, with players taking occasional breaks to sleep. While there isn’t recorded evidence of this game happening, it’s become something of a local legend in the town of Tombstone, Arizona, where it’s said to have taken place.

The Biggest Roulette Win

Roulette is a very exciting game that’s been played for centuries. Today, you can play roulette at online casinos, including live roulette, where you’ll be able to chat with your croupier as you play. Roulette is popular because it’s simple, fast, and there are loads of betting options. There’s also the chance to win big if you guess the right number. Betting on a single number offers a payout of 35 to 1, giving you $350 if you bet $10 and win. The biggest ever Roulette win is believed to have been Pedro Grendene Bartelle, who won $3.5 million at Hotel Conrad in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Card Counting

Most gamblers have heard of card counting, which is a strategy used to reduce the house edge in card games like blackjack. While blackjack already has a very low house edge compared to most casino games, that doesn’t stop gamblers from trying to move the odds in their favour. Edward Thorpe, an American mathematics professor, is the first person who came up with the strategy. He used computers and mathematical theory to come up with card counting, before putting his ideas into practice in Las Vegas casinos. Thorpe quickly made a lot of money and subsequently wrote a book about his strategy. Today, lots of people know about card counting, but most assume it’s illegal. It isn’t, although casinos will stop players who they think are cheating. In addition, it’s usually not possible to count cards online, as the deck is shuffled after each hand.

James Bond

James Bond is a hugely popular fictional character based on a series of novels by Ian Fleming. Most people know Bond from the big-budget action films about the MI6 agent, including Casino Royale (2006). While it was the first-ever Bond novel that Fleming wrote, it took fifty-three years before it was adapted for the big screen. In the book, Bond plays a game of high-stakes baccarat to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a member of the Russian secret service. The film adaptation was slightly different, with the directors opting to have Bond play Le Chiffre in a game of Texas Hold ‘Em poker. The choice was made because audiences were more familiar with poker and due to the fact that poker is much more exciting to watch than baccarat.

The Largest Casino in the World

The world’s largest casino is the WinStar Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. It’s open 24 hours a day and sprawls out over 182,000 square metres. Within this giant complex, gamblers can enjoy thousands of pokies, hundreds of roulette wheels, blackjack tables and much more. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars, so even when you’re not gambling, you can still have a great time. The second-largest casino is located in Macau, which is also known as the world capital of casinos. Although Las Vegas might be better known, Macau is bigger, with 42 casinos as of 2021.

The Biggest Poker Win

Poker is a simple game to play but a difficult one to master. The best players can turn a few hundred dollars into thousands, and some who are extremely talented have made millions over their careers. The biggest poker tournaments, such as the World Series of Poker, feature million-dollar prize pools, and it’s possible for players to enter through online qualifiers. One of the most incredible stories in poker is that of Archie Karas, who moved to Las Vegas in 1992. He went on the longest ever poker winning streak, using a $10,000 loan to make $40 million at casinos across the city. While Karas was undeniably talented, he ended up losing it all playing craps and baccarat.

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