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If there’s one card game that sums up the classic experience of casinos it’s poker, and nothing works better than playing in real time, against real opponents and with a real live dealer. That’s where live poker shines at Space Casino.
Live Poker at Space Casino
Live poker is one of the mainstays of the Space Casino catalogue, with different versions to suit all tastes. So whether you prefer Hold'em or Stud, even the most casual poker fan will find something to enjoy.
What to know about Live Poker
Live poker is the nearest thing to sitting in a physical casino, while never having to leave your house. It (sometimes) includes other players and a live dealer, all of whom you can interact with. This provides an experience that is both social and immersive, much like the real thing.
Poker variations on offer at Space Casino
Space Casino offers different versions of poker, all of which are unique and exciting. Why not try all of them to find the one that suits your taste best? The most popular two are:
Hold'em
Hold'em has become the most played version of poker in the past few decades due to its exciting twists and turns. If you’re new to poker, but have seen it on the TV, it’s likely this version that you’ve experienced.
Each player is dealt two cards, with a further three placed in the middle of the table face up. It’s the combination of these five cards that makes up a hand. After the initial two cards are dealt, and at each stage when the next three cards are revealed, players place their bets.
Caribbean Stud Poker
While Hold'em is usually played against other players, for Caribbean Stud Poker, you’re playing the house. In order to win, you must beat the dealer's hand. Players can raise, fold or buy another card. Some hands result in higher payouts than others, depending on what the winning hand is.
Promotions for Live Poker
With most live casino games, the common bonus is a free chip. This can be worth any value of money. It’s a great way of trying a new live poker game without risking any of your own money and finding out what suits your taste best.
The difference between online and Live Poker
While live poker describes games that are played with a live dealer and live players, online poker is played online against AI. In other words, there’s no social aspect or real time experience in the online version.
Sometimes these terms are mixed up though, so if you’re using other sites, be sure to check which one they mean.
Live Poker FAQs
While we’ve tried to cover all the important things that you need to know about live poker above, we get so many questions about it that we want to make sure everything is covered. With that in mind, here are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive on the topic.
What’s the best advice for playing live poker?
Everyone has a strategy when it comes to poker, whatever the variant. But what we can say is that poker is about reading other people's games. This is why the term “poker face” was coined; to describe the ability to conceal emotions and strategies while playing.
Other than this, always be sure to stay within your spending limits and never chase losses. Sometimes the cards just don’t go your way and if it isn’t fun, you should walk away.
Can I interact with the dealer?
While this may depend on the game you’re playing, live casino generally offers a chat feature where you can interact with others. In fact, it’s the social aspect that sets live poker apart from its non-live counterparts.
How do I win a hand?
As there are so many versions of poker, it really depends which you’re playing. Hands have a ranking, however, and this goes for all variants. For example, a flush, where all the cards in a hand are of the same suit, will beat a pair.
But this is only a part of the game. The trick is to draw further bets from other players when you have (what you think is) a winning hand. If they think you’ve got a strong hand, they're likely to fold.
It’s this aspect of the game that provides so much variation and excitement.