Top live casino games on PokerStars for beginners – where to start

With the evolution of technology greatly assisting in the development of online casinos and poker sites such as PokerStars, one of the most popular and busiest areas are the Live Casino pages.

Whereas traditionally, online casinos hosted and offered games that would see players play against sophisticated bots and machines, live casino games sees players play against live dealers and croupiers. Replicating the feel of an actual casino, live casino games can be played from the comfort of a player’s home, or even on the move through various mobile devices.

With many of the best software and casino game developers seeing the future of online casinos lying in live casino games, finding out where to start can often be a daunting experience, however that’s where we can help. With plenty of choice, if you ever want to play in the live casino area on PokerStars, here is our essential starters guide.

What games are available?

The Live Casino pages on the PokerStars pages offer plenty of choice and if you are new to the page, knowing where to start can be overwhelming.

Blackjack and Roulette

The bulk of most Live Casino pages focus on Blackjack and Roulette games and there are many different options available at PokerStars. The most important thing to recognise when looking at the PokerStars Black and Roulette live casino page is taking note of the different games and themes that are available. 

Whereas there are many classic and traditional games available, there are quicker variants that can be played such as ‘Lightning Roulette’ or ‘Speed Blackjack.’ These games apply the same traditional rules of Roulette and Blackjack but operate at a much quicker pace, whilst some players will love the fast paced nature of these games, it won’t be for everyone. 

There are also games that contain specific themes which might offer a slightly different lens on traditional Roulette and Blackjack games that have been around for so long. ‘Fireball Roulette’ is a different kind of roulette that contains bonus rounds and other fun features.

With so much to choose from, make sure you take your time to find a game and variant of Blackjack and Roulette that suits your playing style. The joy of Live Casino games is that you don’t need to deposit and stake right away, you can watch the games before placing any bet. If you encounter a game that you have never seen before, it makes sense to watch the action before deciding if that game is worth playing.

Game Show games

One of the fastest rising game areas that are flooding the live casino space at online casinos all over the world are game show style games. This new breed of live casino games have quickly become some of PokerStars most popular games and every game of this genre can be found via the Game Shows tab at the top of the page on both your mobile and desktop.

Arguably the most important thing to think about when it comes to these Game Show games is that not every game is the same and in fact some are very different. As we have explained above, whereas live casino games such as Roulette and Blackjack do have many different variants, these variants are often structured around the foundations of the traditional rules of both games, game show games can sometimes contain unique rules that can take some time to become accustomed to.

One of the reasons why game show games have become popular is that in comparison to Blackjack and Roulette which have limited seating options, game show games can accommodate hundreds of players at any one time and can even see different players interact with one another.

Another huge difference between the bulk of game show games and Blackjack and Roulette is that whereas Roulette and Blackjack games reset after each hand or spin, game show games can often contain many different bonus rounds. Often these games start with a qualifying round, players could then be taken to bonus rounds where further gameplay will take place.

It is important to note that game show games can sometimes take longer than Blackjack and Roulette to play, they also might require additional staking as the game develops. Similarly to our advice for those wanting to potentially play either live Roulette or Blackjack, take your time to experience the game and see how it works, these games can be tricky to understand.

Baccarat and Poker

The other two areas that make up the PokerStars Live Casino pages are Baccarat and Poker. It is important to note that the Poker games on offer within Live Casino pages are one hand variants and not the poker games that will be offered on PokerStars dedicated poker pages.

These two game sections contain many different variations of both Baccarat and Poker, but in comparison to Roulette, Blackjack and the Game Show areas, don’t have the same number of games that can be played.

When finding the game you like, make sure you understand how the game works to ensure that you know the speed of play and rules of the table.

Finding a game that suits your wallet

With plenty of choice when it comes to PokerStars Live Casino pages, it is important that you find a game that suits your playinf wants. When it comes to choosing your table or game, every game should specify what the game or table limits are and it is essential that you choose a table that fits your limits.

When it comes to Roulette and Blackjack there are tables for those that want to play small stakes and there are tables for high rollers. At certain times of the day the Live Casino pages will be more popular than at other times. If playing during the peak hours of the evening, spaces at tables might be limited. If you look around there should be other games that have seats or availability, but bear in mind you may need to be patient before you find a seat at a table that matches your budget.