Casino game types explained: tables, live dealers, slots and more

MMMalik Mumbai DeskEditorial teamPublished 11 Dec 20252 min read

Quick answer

Online casino games fall into six groups: table games such as roulette and blackjack, live dealer versions streamed from a studio, slots, crash games like Aviator, hosted game shows, and Indian card games such as Teen Patti and Andar Bahar. Each group runs at its own speed and swings your balance by a different amount.

Key takeaways

What are the main types of casino game? Table games: roulette, blackjack and baccarat, played against the house.
How do they compare on pace and risk? Simple table bets, like red or black at roulette or the banker bet at baccarat, move at a steady pace.
Which type suits you? Slower play with clear rules: start with table games.
What should you check before any game? Open the game's help screen and read the rules, the payouts and the table minimum and maximum.

What are the main types of casino game?

Table games: roulette, blackjack and baccarat, played against the house.
Live dealer games: the same tables with a real dealer on a video stream.
Slots: reel games driven by a random number generator.
Crash games: a multiplier climbs until it stops, and you need to cash out first.
Game shows: wheel and bonus-round games run by a presenter.
Indian card games: Teen Patti, Andar Bahar and similar tables.

How do they compare on pace and risk?

Simple table bets, like red or black at roulette or the banker bet at baccarat, move at a steady pace. Slots and crash games settle in seconds and can swing a balance sharply. Live tables run slower than their software versions because a person deals every round.

Which type suits you?

Slower play with clear rules: start with table games.
The feel of a real casino: try a live dealer table.
Short, fast rounds: crash games or slots, with a firm budget set first.
Familiar Indian games: Teen Patti and Andar Bahar.

What should you check before any game?

Open the game's help screen and read the rules, the payouts and the table minimum and maximum. Set a session budget first. Casino rounds settle much faster than a cricket match, so a balance can fall quickly. Our casino games guide and crash games explainer go into more detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions this guide raises most.

What is the difference between live and RNG casino games?

Live games stream a real dealer. RNG games are run by software and usually move faster with lower minimum stakes.

Which casino game is easiest to learn?

Roulette and baccarat. The bets are simple and you make no decisions once a round starts.

What is a crash game?

A game where a multiplier rises until it stops at a random point. You have to cash out before it stops to get paid.

Are Teen Patti and Andar Bahar casino games?

Yes. Most Indian-facing casinos list them as live dealer card tables.

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Sources and official references

Check rules, fixtures and figures with the bodies that publish them.

House edge and game probability tablesWizard of Odds
How return to player (RTP) and game fairness are regulatedUK Gambling Commission
Tele-MANAS free mental health helpline (14416)Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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