Everything you need to know about casino gaming

Welcome to How to play, the guide on everything you need to know about (online) casino games, brought to you by Belgian online casino Golden Palace. In a series of articles, we will fully explains the exciting and mysterious world of playing for money, and let you in on numerous casino games tips and useful info for all players.

In this introduction article, we will cover the different types of online gaming - slots, dice, table games and virtual sports betting - as well as the basic casino rules and terminology. You will become a real casino expert in no time! Ready to discover how to win casino games? Here we go!

Types of online gaming

Online casinos like Goldenpalacedice.be offer a plethora of gaming options catering to diverse preferences. Slot games, known for their simplicity and variety, feature themes ranging from ancient civilizations to pop culture icons, appealing to casual players and enthusiasts alike.

Dice games offer a thrilling chance to incorporate a strategy that is wholly your own, while table games such as blackjack and roulette provide classic casino experiences reminiscent of the glamour of Las Vegas, Monte Carlo or Macao. And let's not forget virtual sports!

Slots

Slot games are perhaps the most ubiquitous form of online gambling, characterized by their simplicity and accessibility. These games involve spinning reels with various symbols, typically styled to resemble dice for simplicity.

Players aim to match identical symbols across paylines to win prizes, with bonus features such as free spins and interactive mini games adding excitement and potential rewards. The appeal of slot games lies in their variety.

More traditional slots have 3 reels with 3 symbols, while more innovative slots feature any number of reels and symbols. Stakes can be found as low as a few cents to hundreds of euros. Whether you’re into history, fantasy, pop culture or any theme you can image: there’s always a theme out there for you!

Dice games

Dice games have a rich history dating back thousands of years, and their transition to the online realm has only amplified their popularity. Online dice games incorporate an element of strategy into their gameplay.

This means that, as opposed to the pure randomness of other types of online casino games, you have some control over your chances of winning! In these strategic dice games, you’re presented with dice columns that you have to arrange in 3 or 4 cases, with the ultimate goal of making horizontal or diagonal winning lines.

Depending on the type of symbol that you connect into a winning line, you can have a profound influence on your winnings, which makes dice games a popular choice.

Table games

This is where you’ll find the true classics. Casino table games epitomize the allure of chance and strategy within the pulsating heart of a casino. From the intense drama of blackjack to the exhilarating spin of the roulette wheel, each game offers its unique blend of excitement and skill.

Baccarat exudes sophistication, drawing players into its elegant ambiance. Meanwhile, craps tables reverberate with the clatter of dice, enticing risk-takers with promises of big wins. And let's not forget poker, sic bo and the the online-exclusive game Bac Bo.

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Virtual sports betting

Virtual sports betting has emerged as a dynamic and immersive alternative to traditional sports betting. With cutting-edge technology, virtual sports simulate real-life sporting events, offering a continuous stream of action for enthusiasts.

This virtual realm eliminates constraints, ensuring round-the-clock entertainment. Bettors can engage in a variety of sports, from football and darts to horse racing and more, all with realistic graphics. The rapid pace of virtual games appeals to those seeking instant gratification, while the randomness of outcomes adds an element of unpredictability akin to live sports.

As a result, betting on virtual sports has swiftly gained popularity, attracting a diverse audience keen on experiencing the thrill of the game anytime, anywhere.

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Online casino games: basic rules and terminology

All online games, whether we’re talking slot games, dice games, table games or virtual sports betting, behave in the same fundamental way: they give you a visual representation of a result that is procedurally generated by a random number generator.

In other words: you’re watching an attractive visualization of a complicated computation that can’t possibly be performed by any human being. In fact, that’s what guarantees that these games of chance are fair, by definition.

Even though there are hundreds of games that on the surface may seem unique, a quick peek under the hood will tell you otherwise. Here are some general terms that are universal.

What is a stake or wager?

The stake or wager is simply the amount of money that you put into a single turn at the game that you’re playing. It’s literally what’s at stake: at its simplest, you could lose, draw, or win this amount. Depending on the game that you’re playing, the stake or wager can range from a very modest €0.01 to a whopping €1,000, or even more.

What are winnings?

The winnings are the amount that the game shows after a turn that complies to all the game’s conditions for winning. The more risk to which you’re willing to expose your stake or wager by hoping for less likely outcomes, the bigger your winnings can be. As games universally have a cap for how much you can wager, there’s also maximum amount that you can win.

What does payout mean?

The payout is the amount that the game returns to you after a winning turn. Another way of looking at it: it’s the winnings, minus the stake. It’s important to note that the payout is not always more than the stake. Ideally it is, but some games have situations in which the winnings can be lower than the stake was. Likewise, the payout and stake can be the same amount.

What is a multiplier?

Now that we’ve covered the stake (what you can put in) and the winnings (what you can get out), we’re ready to put a name on the factor between the two: the multiplier. For example, if your stake is €10 and your winnings are €50, then your multiplier is – 50 divided by 10 – 5. You’ll see this term pop up in promotions a lot, as it’s often used to calculate tournament points.

What is a session?

A session is a string of turn on the same game. While any amount of turn over 1 can be considered a session, we’re generally talking about a session when you’re spending several minutes at the same game, playing turn after turn. While the natural way to end a session is for your money to run out, we advise you to stop and reflect on your session as much as possible.

What does RNG mean?

A Random Number Generator (RNG) is a computational algorithm that creates a sequence of numbers or symbols that lack any pattern or predictability. Random number generators simulate the randomness that is inherent in games of chance (a dice roll, a shuffled card deal) for a virtual environment. Thanks to random number generators, online casino games are fair and unbiased.

What does RTP mean?

RTP, short for Return to player, is the theoretical amount that a game returns to a player, over the course of infinitely many sessions, expressed in a percentage. Casino games are legally obliged to mention this RTP, as it shows transparency regarding the size of the house edge. Typically, games have an RTP of at least 95%. That means that playing an infinite session with €100 will return at least €95.

The difference between low volatility and high volatility

Volatility refers to the ratio between the frequency of payouts and the size of those payouts. Some games have low volatility, meaning they theoretically pay out after relatively few spins, but the payout amounts will be low in comparison. Other games with high volatility are on the opposite end of the spectrum, where payouts occur less frequently but are significantly higher. Consider this purely theoretical example of a game with a 95% RTP:

• Low volatility: 100 spins of €1 each give a profit of €1.90 every 2 spins (50 winning spins of €1.90 out of 100 total spins for a 95% RTP = €100 spent to get €95 back).

   

• Medium volatility: 100 spins of €1 each give winnings of €19 every 20 spins (20 winning spins of €19 out of 100 total spins for a 95% RTP = €100 spent to get €95 back).

   

• High volatility: 100 spins of €1 each give winnings of €47.50 every 50 spins (2 winning spins of €47.50 out of 100 total spins for a 95% RTP = €100 spent to get €95 back).
  It’s important to realize that the probability of winning never changes; it’s tied to the game’s RTP, which in this example is 95%.

What does house edge mean?

The house edge is the average gross profit that a casino can reliably expect to make across infinitely many sessions. As such, it is the inverse of the RTP. The house edge can vary from game to game, but on average, it rarely exceeds 5% of the total stake. Games of chance are equally fair for players as they are for casinos!

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