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The introduction of live dealer games was years in the making. Online gaming platforms struggled with credibility issues at inception. Back in the 1990s, iGaming platforms were hamstrung by several problems, notably online connectivity, credibility, and authenticity. These were significant stumbling blocks for players and operators alike. 

Foremost among player concerns was the lack of trust. While dial-up Internet was expensive, slow, and clunky, it allowed a virtual gaming world to blossom on home-based personal computers. At the time, it was a quantum leap in entertainment, a veritable Las Vegas experience available to players from the comforts of home.

But many questions persisted. How could the outcomes of software-based casino games be trusted? For players, it was a losing proposition with little oversight and no way for them to verify that RNGs operated with independent checks and balances independently. It was always a dicey proposition. 

Gaming fans always felt that online casinos rigged the games by programming slots, roulette, card games, and instant win games in their favor. It presented poorly, and no amount of window dressing could ease player fears. The industry realized this early on and quickly went to work, establishing oversight authorities to boost game credibility and player confidence.

How The i-Gaming Industry Won Player Trust 

The problem: Players did not trust that online casino game outcomes were independently determined. They believed the house rigged the games.

The solution: Licensing by government-sanctioned bodies, including the MGA, GBGC, Government of Gibraltar, KGC, and various other high-profile regulatory authorities. As for software testing, various independent authorities were established, including iTech Labs (Technical Systems Testing) of RNGs, to ensure that true game randomness exists within the constructs of RTPs (Return to Player Percentages). 

Other peripheral issues bolstered the credibility and authenticity of casino games and their outcomes. These included the software developers themselves. For example, Microgaming, NetEnt, Playtech, For The Win, Evolution, Spinomenal, Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, and Section8 Studio became significant industry players. These highly respected software providers are licensed in every jurisdiction they operate, adding much-needed credibility to the gaming milieu.

Naturally, these developments gradually enhanced the reputations of online casinos to the point where players felt more comfortable registering and playing online. Despite these monumental technological advances, there was always a sense of distrust. 

Why? Many of the oversight authorities in the online gaming industry are still owned and operated by these casinos. But something else was troubling players, and it pertained mainly to the authenticity of the gaming experience.

Online Casinos Introduce Live Casino Games

One of the complaints players had in the 1990s was that online casinos just didn’t feel like the real deal. There simply weren’t any live dealer games available at the time. There was no way for players to independently verify the results of wheel spins, slot games, craps rolls, or blackjack hands. It almost felt as if the casino knew what you were going to do before it churned out a result for you. 

And obviously, the casino looks out for itself first. Take the example of European Roulette. You place your bets on individual numbers, odd/even selections, red/black options, neighbors, or columns. The house knows precisely what you selected, so what’s stopping them from using an algorithm to pick outcomes you hadn’t bet on? Some players thought that way; some didn’t.

But online gaming sites were listening, and they wanted to present themselves as authentic, trustworthy operators. So, the idea was hatched to bring a live casino experience directly to players’ screens in real time. If they could get the technology right – which they did – it would immediately eliminate any trust issues. 

Because it’s just like playing in front of a real dealer, in person at a Las Vegas casino. We all know that in-person casino dealer experiences in Vegas don’t use sophisticated computer programs to deal cards or generate outcomes on roulette wheels, or determine dice rolls in craps.

Real casino studios were set up with licensed dealers under the watchful eye of casino management, just as it takes place in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Macau, Monte Carlo or any other reputable casino destination. Players don’t need to be physically presents to enjoy real time casino gaming, otherwise known as live casino games. 

Fantastic New Tech Saves The Day 

Rather, sophisticated Internet technology with live streaming capabilities and high-tech cameras were employed to mimic the real deal. Now, players could securely login to their online casino account, on PC, Mac, or Mobile and head over to the live dealer arena. This groundbreaking development was a paradigm shift for the industry.

Never before did anyone believe that a player sitting at home could be enjoying real time Las Vegas casino action with a licensed human dealer. Security, connectivity, credibility and authenticity problems were resolved all at once. 

Given SSL encryption, firewall protection, multi factor authentication protocols, and bank level deposit/withdrawal safety, everything fell into place. With most live casino games, not all, no random number generators are needed. The eliminates the trust issue because everything is governed by lady luck.

Of course, many game shows use RNGs in tandem with live casino dealers to showcase exciting games to players. It appears that chance-based games are fully trusted when players can see, hear, and feel the action is authentic, undoctored, and credible. 

With uninterrupted Internet streaming, HD visuals, and close-ups of the action, there is every reason to believe that what you see is what you get with live dealer craps, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, gameshows, sic bo, andar bahar and other games. Naturally, it helped that high-speed Internet exists and the processing power of personal and handheld computing devices is off the charts.