Gambling has a long, proud history that stretches back almost to the dawn of time. The first evidence of betting games dates back to the Paleolithic period. Six-sided dice found in what was Mesopotamia, now the territory of Kuwait and Iraq, were dated to 3000 BCE. And the first casino, Il Ridotto (Italian: “Private Room”), opened its doors in Venice, Italy, in 1638.

The interesting thing is that the casino games that are played today, both online and off, with a few exceptions, would be familiar to the patrons of Il Ridotto. Some of the most popular types of casino games, both online and off, also have histories that date back hundreds of years. And these games are found at long-established Gala Casino, as well as new brands coming into the online gaming sector. In addition, technology has added a few, like slots and Live Casino games, to the list. So now we’ll take a look at the most popular casino games for 2023.

Roulette
A traditional favourite, it’s hard to imagine a brick-and-mortar casino without at least one roulette table. And since online casinos do not have the same space limitations, most offer a huge number of games. When playing online, you’ll be able to find the standard European, American or French roulette versions, as well as more modern variants, like Lightning Roulette, or Multi-wheel roulette, all made possible by the power of technology.

Blackjack,
Also known as “21,” this is the most popular casino card game AND the most popular casino game overall. Its simple rules and straightforward gameplay make it easy to master. And with the application of a bit of strategy, it can offer one of the lowest house edges to be found on the casino floor. Like roulette, the game also has many variants, including Blackjack Switch, Vegas Strip Blackjack, and Atlantic City Blackjack.

Slots
Slots are a standard offering in the casino world and are hugely popular with players. So much so that brick-and-mortar casinos usually reserve up to 70% of their floor space for slot games. And in online casinos, the offering can run into the thousands. Online slots come in a huge variety of themes and can even feature bonus rounds that are separate mini-games in themselves.

Live Casino Games
A huge advantage of online casinos is that they can harness the power of technology. This has led to the rise of Live Casino games. These are games that are played online with a human host who is located in a specialised studio. The hosts run the game, and the action is live-streamed to the player. Live Casinos offer traditional casino games and also specially developed games like Monopoly Live or Dream Catcher. Games like these combine Virtual Reality (VR) and other special effects to provide a gambling experience like no other.

As you can see, fashions in gambling are slow to change. So the games that have dominated the casino scene for decades will continue to do so in 2023. But we predict that slowly, Live Casino Games will come into their own and rise to the top of the league.