Popular Live Casino Shows
While there are many ways for individual players to gauge which games are the best for them, looking at the most popular ones offers a useful introduction. Read on to learn more about some of the best-loved games from around the global market.
Mega Wheel
Mega Wheel is offered by Pragmatic Play — a live casino game software provider and studio. The studio host spins the wheel, which features 54 numbered segments. Players need to make simple yet exciting predictions about how the wheel will spin and which number will be displayed when the spin unwinds.
So far, Mega Wheel sounds almost like live roulette. While this is true — the basic elements of the two games are the same — there are plenty of other features that players can use to enhance their bets and add extra excitement.
Live Deal or No Deal
Live Deal or No Deal follows the gameplay of the popular TV show. Players select a box and then eliminate other boxes from play as they progress through the game. At certain points, they will be offered a deal — essentially the opportunity to cash out.
If players can eliminate the highest-value boxes in the game, the risk to the house grows along with the cashout deal offered. On the other hand, if the lower-value boxes are eliminated early on, the cashout deal will be lower. Careful decision-making is required for this game.
Live Monopoly
Monopoly is a tried and tested board game that has been a family favorite for generations. The live casino show version of Monopoly brings even more excitement and fun to the experience. Players can enjoy a game that they have grown familiar with over many years in a fresh setting.
The gameplay for live Monopoly is a little different from the board game variety. Rather than making their way around the board, purchasing properties, and avoiding the properties of others, the fate of the player is dictated by spins of the wheel. This makes live Monopoly similar to other wheel-based games while still using many of the concepts that are familiar to seasoned Monopoly players.
Crazy Time
Crazy Time is the next generation of another one of Evolution Gaming's popular products — Dream Catcher. Players place wagers on different segments in the wheel, overseen by a professional host. The host spins the wheel, and wagers are won and lost on this spin.
A number of different bonus games add complexity and interest to the experience for players. These additional side games include Pachinko, Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, and the title game Crazy Time. Despite the variation and fast-paced feel added by the four side games, Crazy Time remains easy for players to get the hang of, with a gentle and friendly learning curve.
Live Mega Ball
Mega Ball is another live show provided by Evolution Gaming. In this game, participants work with 51 numbered balls delivered in a format familiar to lottery players. The gameplay moves quickly, adding excitement and intrigue while remaining relatively user-friendly and easy to learn.
To gain access to these numbered balls, players purchase different cards with a value of up to 200 per game round. Matching the cards to the balls as they are drawn generates an exciting atmosphere. A range of different value multipliers further enhances this excitement.
The RTP of Live Game Shows
Standing for 'Return to Player,' RTP represents the theoretical payout of each casino game. Assuming that a casino game has an RTP of 96%, the house retains about 4% of the total bets placed. Although RTPs of individual games vary from time to time, a loss is always guaranteed in the long run. That's why every casino player must remember the old saying: the house always wins. It should be noted that the higher the RTP, the lower the house edge.
So, what are the RTPs of live game shows? Well, it varies depending on where the player places a bet. For instance, each number in Dream Catcher has its own RTP, as shown below:
- 1- 95.34%
- 2- 95.51%
- 5- 91.22%
- 10- 96.55%
- 20- 92.67%
- 40- 90.67%
In Monopoly Live, the figures are as follows:
- 1- 92.88%
- 2- 96.23%
- 5- 91.30%
- 10- 96.02%
The Average RTP
That said, it is important to note that each game has an average RTP. Here are the average figures for some of the most popular live casino shows:
- Dream Catcher - 96.58%
- Monopoly Live - 96.23
- Spin A Win - 97.22%
- Crazy Time - 96.08%
- Mega Ball - 95.40%
- Deal or No Deal - 95.42%
- Cash or Crash Live - 99.59%