Smart Live Casino
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Smart Live Casino is a British interactive gaming show launched in May 2007. It allows people to place bets on the outcome of a roulette spin using live streaming video via a web site or satellite or digital terrestrial TV and phoning a free number shown on screen.
(584 9825) in UK and began transmissions on 16 May 2007, on Sky channel 851. Later this was extended to digital terrestrial TV on Freeview channel 22. Sky changed the channel to 869 in July 2008.
Smart Live Casino offer Live Casino games consisting of live-dealer roulette, live-dealer blackjack, live-dealer baccarat, as well as two different limit air-powered auto roulettes. Aside from these they also house slot games, sportsbook, poke and bingo on their website. Outside of normal presenter-led broadcast times, a fully automatic air-powered roulette wheel — sealed under a glass dome — appears on the TV channel and web site, recreating the real wheel experience.
A second channel showing a "High Roller" Auto wheel 24-hours-a-day called Casino TV was launched on Sky channel 870 on 7 July 2008. In October, Smart TV Broadcasting began using Channel 870 to show a live dealer blackjack service. In mid-2009, the televised blackjack service ceased, and became an online-only game.
Smart Live Casino and its croupiers are licensed by the Great Britain Gambling Commission. In September 2009, Smart Live Casino terminated a number of partners causing industry concern.
platform as well as the following below:
of roulette
exactly mimics the game found in real casinos around Europe. Smart Live Casino uses the single zero European wheel, rather than the American double-zero version, which shifts the odds slightly in favour of players and away from the house. Each game is open for one minute for viewers to place bets and a new number is spun approximately every two minutes.
are able to sign up for a VIP account.
Being a VIP member offers several benefits:-
the presenters in the studio with comments, feedback, questions and suggestions, or even add to the discussion of the topics being covered. These discussions can be wide-ranging and often humorous and not limited to Casino gambling.
Overview
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(584 9825) in UK and began transmissions on 16 May 2007, on Sky channel 851. Later this was extended to digital terrestrial TV on Freeview channel 22. Sky changed the channel to 869 in July 2008.
Smart Live Casino offer Live Casino games consisting of live-dealer roulette, live-dealer blackjack, live-dealer baccarat, as well as two different limit air-powered auto roulettes. Aside from these they also house slot games, sportsbook, poke and bingo on their website. Outside of normal presenter-led broadcast times, a fully automatic air-powered roulette wheel — sealed under a glass dome — appears on the TV channel and web site, recreating the real wheel experience.
A second channel showing a "High Roller" Auto wheel 24-hours-a-day called Casino TV was launched on Sky channel 870 on 7 July 2008. In October, Smart TV Broadcasting began using Channel 870 to show a live dealer blackjack service. In mid-2009, the televised blackjack service ceased, and became an online-only game.
Smart Live Casino and its croupiers are licensed by the Great Britain Gambling Commission. In September 2009, Smart Live Casino terminated a number of partners causing industry concern.
Channels
Smart Live TV broadcasts on the SkySky Digital (UK & Ireland)
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platform as well as the following below:
| Region | Network/Channel | Broadcasting Times |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Freesat - 852 | Live Casino |
| Europe | Eurobird | Live Casino |
| United Kingdom | SKY 869 | Live Casino |
| Malta | Melita 609 | Live Casino |
Croupiers
Smart Live Casino is led by six croupiers every day between the hours of 9am and 6am (UK). The croupiers at Smart Live Casino are a mix of both television presenters who have been trained by the channel, and experienced croupiers who have worked in High Street Casinos.Live Roulette
This televised version of the gameCasino game
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of roulette
Roulette
Roulette is a casino game named after a French diminutive for little wheel. In the game, players may choose to place bets on either a single number or a range of numbers, the colors red or black, or whether the number is odd or even....
exactly mimics the game found in real casinos around Europe. Smart Live Casino uses the single zero European wheel, rather than the American double-zero version, which shifts the odds slightly in favour of players and away from the house. Each game is open for one minute for viewers to place bets and a new number is spun approximately every two minutes.
Live Blackjack
Smart Live Casino deals in standard blackjack. The unique online interface allows players to play the hand their chosen way while other players play the hand differently. This means that while everyone will start with the same two cards, and the dealer will always start with the same starting card, the rest of the cards are not dealt to a particular hand. Players win or lose the hand based solely on the decisions they have taken; the decisions other people take will have no impact on those of the other players.Live Baccarat
The chosen version of Baccarat is the Punto Banco variant. All games of blackjack are operated with eight decks that are cut by the dealer. All decks are thoroughly shuffled prior to arriving at the table with a courtesy shuffle occurring at the table by the dealer for player benefit. Same as Live Blackjack, all staff involved in both the shuffling and dealing process hold licenses with the Gambling Commission of Great Britain.Slots / 3d Slots
As well as the broad range of classic slot games, video pokers, and video slots, all found in the Casino and Games section of the website. Smart Live also offer the innovative range of 3d slot games in their Vegas section, taking the RNG platform to the next level.Sportsbook
With Statistics, Live Scores, and Play-in coupen betting functions, the Sportsbook is the up and coming sports betting section of the website. It allows players to bet over 16 different sports in many different international leagues. It also offers many different forms of betting i.e. handicaps.Poker
Provided by the established OnGaming Network, Smart Live Poker offers Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, and Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo.Bingo
Consisting of a thriving and friendly community, Smart Live Bingo hosts two live Bonus halls for players. The Cash Play hall is accessible from Monday to Friday from 5pm - 1am (GMT), while the Cash and Bonus Play from Saturday to Sunday 10am - 1am (GMT).The Table Limits at SLC
The table limits are varied to cater for the different comforts and playing styles of Smart Live Casino's many players. They are as follows:- Live Roulette: £1-£10000
- Low Auto Roulette: £0.25-£500
- High Auto Roulette:: £1-£10000
- Blackjack: £5-£500
- Baccarat: £1-£1000
Age Restrictions
Under strict UK gambling laws, players must aged 18 years or older to become a member and play roulette. Smart Live Casino uses electronic validation methods to ensure potential players are over the age of 18. In certain cases, however, physical documentation that shows proof of date of birth can be requested.VIP Account
A VIP account allows someone to take part in the game at any time and place chips, up to a certain house limit, just as they could in a real casino. At present, only players based in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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are able to sign up for a VIP account.
Being a VIP member offers several benefits:-
- In addition to deposit match bonuses of up to £100 to all players, VIP's are entitled to further cash bonuses and exclusive prize giveaways on a monthly basis.
- There are exclusive, no-strings-attached bonus cash, monthly prizes and anniversary gifts for long-term players, including occasional Happy Hour promotions where Smart live Casino refunds losses up to £50 on live games.
- Players celebrating a birthday receive a present each year on top of the standard eligibility to participate in birthday draws live on TV.
Winners
After each spin, every winner from that game is displayed on screen, along with the amount of chips won, and the names are also read out by the presenter.Playing for Fun
Clicking on a Play For Fun icon next to any of the web site games delivers fun chips. This free-play option is available from the Smart Live Casino web site to players almost anywhere in the world.Participation TV
Smart Live Casino is a fully interactive show where players and viewers can e-mailE-mail
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the presenters in the studio with comments, feedback, questions and suggestions, or even add to the discussion of the topics being covered. These discussions can be wide-ranging and often humorous and not limited to Casino gambling.