When you take a trip to the casino in Canada, either on a solo venture, or with friends, you will be greeted by the usual splendor. Glistening, grand chandeliers, ornate, antique vases and high-value artwork capture your attention as you waltz through the casino doors. That is all before you are welcomed by a blast of excitement generated by the playing public on the casino floor. Casino enthusiasts, locals, and tourists can be found hovering around each of the vast number of tables hosting blackjack, roulette, or sitting at a slot machine awaiting the fate of their stake.

 

But while each of these games has its own history and appeal, one casino game has captured the imagination of millions of Canadians. Baccarat has been played since the 1500’s and has been exported to far corners of the globe from its birthplace in Rome, Italy. While many view Baccarat as an alternative or variant to blackjack, Baccarat has its own unique rules and stands alone as its own game. It is not only Canadians that have fallen in love with the elegance of the game. Millions around the world are also flocking to Baccarat tables, in land-based casinos, and in the online realm.

A Beautiful Experience

For Canadians, many are drawn to the Baccarat tables for many reasons. While the real casino enthusiasts will point to the winning edge that Baccarat provides by betting on the banker, others of a simpler persuasion will simply take one glance at the well-rounded curves of the Baccarat table which is adorned with soft felt and accurate decoration combining a range of colors that designate a player’s position.

 Nowadays, casinos have been given a digitalized makeover, with Baccarat also found in an online live version. Even with players from a remote location connected to the Baccarat table and dealer by video link, the elegance of the game is still retained. Players can still see the flowing distribution of cards on the hallowed felt, while also getting a glimpse of the potential high-roller stakes being bet around the table. If you play live Baccarat online, you might also have the option of interacting with other players and the dealer, bringing an added level of realism to the game play.

 Bridging the Gap to Reality

For online casino operators, the introduction of live casino games, which are also available for blackjack, poker, and roulette, was intended to bring the added element of realism to the Baccarat game play. While the budget does not quite stretch to filling the video feed with extras around the table, gawking and gasping at each outcome, lots of investment is put towards acquiring the best cameras and ensuring the best technical setup is in place to broadcast the live events.

 And it is not only investment in game play and equipment that makes live Baccarat such a sophisticated affair. No expense is spared on the dealers either, with the smartly attired army of dealers that unveil the fate of each round all presenting themselves as professional and friendly. Overall, the studio with all its props and lighting, as well as the game play and dealing of course, goes another step towards closing the gap to the experience felt in a land-based casino.

 While casinos in general are recognized for their glitz and glamor, the game of Baccarat in particular stands out on many casino floors around the world, and now in live casino rooms on online casino platforms in Canada. With its rich history and intricate table design, there are many reasons why Baccarat continues to extend its sophistication around the world.

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