UK and EURO - impressive live dealer technology at Castle Casino.

  In the US? - you can play with live dealers at 5 Dimes Casino

Castle Casino is the latest casino offering gameplay with live dealers.
No downloads are needed - Games are streamed directly to your PC or Mac browser window.



You can also play a variety of traditional style virtual games and slots, but the main attraction is the live dealer games. Why bother with simulated games when you can have the real thing?




The casino has a classy feel, and promises exceptional customer service.

Many players prefer smaller casinos such as this for this exact reason.
Any help you need is swiftly dealt with in a personal and friendly manner.
With many of the big casino brands, you are just another anonymous customer submitting another support ticket.



LIVE CASINO GAMES

Games are transmitted direct from a studio - set up like a real casino floor with the tables clustered together. Bets are placed on the virtual table below the live webcam window.
The virtual gameplay table is instantly updated with the results seen in the live window.
Standard casino equipment and real playing cards are used - not the oversized cards seen in
some other live casinos.

new - now includes a live roulette table broadcast from an Irish casino.


FRIENDLY DEALERS

The dealers are mostly glamorous and elegant female croupiers, with a few male dealers too.
You can type messages and interact with the dealers via the chatbox.
The dealers have a relaxed and friendly approach to players, often chatting over their microphones - a nice change from more serious live casinos with a tense formal atmosphere.

There is a fun casino atmosphere here, where you can hear the dealers chatting, along with all the typical gameplay sounds. Music plays at a low level in the background, and if someone tips a dealer they often have a fun hand clapping or chip tapping routine!





The camera switches automatically to relevant areas during game play.

SOFTWARE

The casino offers the very latest version of the gaming software from Visionary Igaming.
The video streaming is fast and clear, and the camera automatically switches between different areas - zooming in during certain parts of the game to show more detail.
A spotlight effect highlights hands where a decision has to be made - a nice touch.



LIVE GAMES

Games available include:

Live Roulette - European style roulette with a single zero for better odds.
Live Blackjack - Includes the popular 'Early Payout' button, and optional side bets - pairs and rummy.
Live Punto Banco Baccarat - James Bond's favourite game, popular with the high roller set !!

Other virtual games and slots are offered too - eg videopoker

Live Roulette is the most popular game at the casino.
It is very easy to understand and play - the croupier announces when you can place your bets, and when no more bets are accepted before spinning the wheel.
The casino software offers a nice interface, where you can easily make common 'racetrack' bets on specific areas of the table - eg Tiers or Orphelins
The number history is shown as well, so you can see which numbers are hot or cold.

Blackjack games show 3 hands which are played at the same time against the dealer.
You can bet on any of them or all of them - no waiting for a seat here.
Players can choose to hit, stand, split or double the hands. The best basic strategy option is highlighted, but you can always make your own alternative decisions. The dealer deals the complete hand, and cards that do not affect your choices are shown as 'ghost cards' on your player interface.

2 side bets are available - Pairs which pays out at 11:1 and Rummy which pays out at 9:1
(Rummy is sometimes known as 2 plus 1)

The 2 side bets and the Early payout option, make for one of the most exciting live blackjack games offered online.


BET LIMITS

Roulette: 1-200
Blackjack: 1-100
Baccarat: 1-200

Castle casino is aimed at regular casual gamers.
Big spenders can check out our high limit casino page.


EARLY PAYOUT BLACKJACK - V2

Visionary Igaming software is famous for its 'Early Payout' option on blackjack games - unavailable with any other casino software. Early Payout blackjack was first introduced at the Dublin Bet casino, and the very latest version is seen here.
Basically, you can click the 'Early Payout' button at any time to take a reduced payout instead of choosing to complete the hand.
Players would normally use this to guarantee a big win, instead of taking the chance of busting.
You can also use it to minimize any loss if you have a poor hand.
The early payout is based on the mathematical probability of winning the hand.

Example:
The player bets £50 and receives a Queen and a King giving a total of 20.
The dealer has an 9.

Normally the player would expect to win the hand, and double his money.
However the banker could possibly be dealt an ace to push the hand, or even end up with 21 and win the hand. The Early payout option would give a guaranteed payout of £87, instead of a possible £100 if the player went on to win the hand.

The 'early payout' option is an entirely optional extra.
Even if you don't use it often, is is good to have in extreme situations where a lot of money is at stake - eg betting maximum on split cards.

SLOTS AND GAMES


You can take a break from the table games with some fun slots games.

NEW - 3D cartoon slots

New 3D slots games have been added, including: Fortune of the Pharoahs, Beretta's Vendetta, Crazy Jewelry, Dr. Magoos Adventure, Murphys, Dog Casher, CastleMania, Temple of Shangri-La, Jack's T-Rex , French Cuisine, and Funky Chicken.



These 3D style slots don't need special glasses, but are '3D rendered' with colorful cartoon style graphics.They look fantastic and are very entertaining to play.

VERDICT

This is a great place to play live games. The friendly dealers are what make this casino stand out.
They are glamorous, friendly and courteous - welcoming players by name and congratulating them upon a win etc.
The dealers normally switch between games every 20 minutes, so if you have a favourite you can follow them around the tables :)






Castle Casino - check it out here.

You can try all the games for free, or register to play for real money.

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