Live Casino Ontario
Real live dealer casino games streamed live in real time is what you get at Jackpot City’s live casino in Ontario. Check out this page for all the details on live baccarat, live roulette, game shows, and blackjack with live dealers.
What is a Live Casino Game?
Live casino games bring a real-life casino experience directly to your desktop PC or mobile device, so you can play real-money games in real time without leaving home. Here are some of the features you can expect if you play in Jackpot City’s live casino in Ontario for real money:
- Realistic gaming experience – professional live dealers make you feel like you’re sitting at a physical gaming table
- Instant mobile gameplay – play real-money gambling games with just one tap
- High-definition video streaming technology – see the action on the table in crystal clarity, from multiple camera angles
- Live chat function – interact with dealers and other players while you play
- Dynamic betting options – place traditional casino bets and explore unique live casino wagers
- Gaming statistics – get detailed insights for more strategic decisions
- Live customer care – chat with an assistant while playing so any issues are speedily resolved
Types of Live Casino Games
There’s something for every player type at Jackpot City’s live casino in Ontario, from blackjack and baccarat live tables to game shows and roulette wheels with live hosts.
Live Blackjack
Also known as pontoon and 21, this classic casino card game involves building a hand as close to 21 as possible in a bid to beat the dealer and win the bet.
Live Baccarat
Bet on the Player or Banker hand to win in this fast-paced card game and enjoy the suspense as your live dealer deals out the cards and reveals the outcomes. Players with an appetite for risk can place a broad range of side bets. Baccarat is usually a high-roller game in physical casinos, but live baccarat is accessible to all players.
Live Roulette
The action is live at the roulette table as your dealer takes bets and spins the wheel. Live roulette offers classic roulette betting action, including French bets and special bets, as well as play-enhancing live features like high-speed game rounds and win multipliers on straight-up bets.
Live Game Shows
Discover a unique casino gaming experience with live-hosted shows. The accent is on entertainment as engaging, professionally trained hosts spin money wheels and trigger a wide variety of fun-packed bonus games.
Live Casino Versus Regular Online Casino
What’s the difference between live casino games and regular online casino games? Both offer a selection of table games with great entertainment value, but there are some key differences between them:
Live dealer games
- Authentic casino experience with games operated by real live dealers.
- Live streaming gameplay in real-time
- Interact with dealers and other players
- Players must bet to play
- Limited range of games
- Multihand play is unavailable in live casinos in Ontario
Regular casino games
- Games are operated by RNG (random number generated) software.
- No time pressure to make decisions – play at your own pace
- No live interaction although some games have 3D simulated dealers
- Explore games in demo mode without betting
- Vast selection of games
- Multi-hand and multi-wheel play is available
Live Casino Software
Jackpot City Live Casino Ontario offers top-tier live casino entertainment powered by two of the best developers in the business: On Air Entertainment and Pragmatic Play.
Pragmatic Play
Founded in 2015, Pragmatic Play is a major player in the online gaming industry, with offices world-wide. A leading provider of online casino games and live dealer games, the company is known for a creative approach that puts the player’s experience first.
On Air Entertainment
Since launching in December 2020, Games Global affiliate On Air Entertainment has made a name for itself with live casino games that meet the needs of the modern player. Guided by senior gaming experts, On Air uses state-of-the-art UI design, digital environments, animations and cutting-edge streaming technology to create engaging and spectacular live casino games and shows.
How to Play Live Casino Games Online
It’s quick and easy to get started with real-money games at Jackpot City’s live casino in Ontario:
- Sign up for an account and make a deposit.
- Select “Live Casino” in the casino lobby and choose a live casino game to play. Be sure to read the game rules and understand the betting options for the best possible gaming experience.
- Set your betting level and make your bets according to the options available in the game you’re playing.
- After a betting period, the dealer will initiate a game round. Any winning bets are paid out at the end of the round.
- Play as many rounds as you have budgeted for or leave the table. Always play responsibly.
Please be aware that you’ll need a stable internet connection to enjoy live casino games to the full.
Live Casino on Mobile
The Jackpot City Ontario online live casino is designed to provide a seamless, enjoyable mobile gaming experience. All games are fully optimised for all mobile platforms, with live streaming that adapts to your connection and device. Play live blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and game shows in your mobile browser or download the Jackpot City app.
Live Casino Lingo
As with most casino environments, the live casino scene has its own special terminology. Here are some useful terms for your better understanding and enjoyment:
- Ante bet - Placed before the action starts, this is a bet that some live games require to play.
- Casino lobby - A catalog containing all the online casino games that a casino offers.
- Dealer or croupier - The dealer is the person who operates live casino games like blackjack and baccarat. Also known as croupiers (especially in roulette), dealers take bets, deal the cards, spin the wheels, and announce the outcomes. Players are free to interact with dealers during live casino games.
- Flash casino - A flash casino is any live casino where you can play games in your browser without downloading apps or software.
- Live chat - This function brings up a chat box so you can communicate with the dealer and other players in real time.
- Multichannel - Multichannel games are playable across multiple platforms – desktop, tablet, and mobile phone.
- Multi-hand games - Multi-hand card games like blackjack let you bet on and play up to five hands per round.
- Multiplayer games - These live casino games let online gamers and land-based casino gamers play in the same game at the same time.
- Video streaming - This technology enables operators to broadcast live casino games in HD quality to your screen. Games usually stream live from state-of-the-art casino studios, but they can also stream from land-based casinos. An internet speed of 25 Mbps is recommended for maximum enjoyment.