Hybrid Gaming Now At Silver Sevens Las Vegas Casino
A lot of casinos, in Las Vegas, and elsewhere, have electronic versions of traditional table games.
Silver Sevens Las Vegas Moves To Hybrid Gaming
Silver Sevens in Las Vegas, is now going to ‘hybrid’ gaming. These are games that still have a live dealer. So, what is the benefit of this? Even though there is still a live dealer, it saves on labor. But it is worth mentioning that Silver Sevens has not let any dealers go due to the changes.
The biggest selling point for players? Low table minimums. The biggest difference overall is that the games are chipless. Sad news if you are a chip collector. But hey, if you are a collector, the less chips, the more they will be worth!
In a lot of cases, hybrid games are a good compromise, so a casino doesn’t have to shut the table games pit completely, which has happened at several casinos over the past few years.
Hybrid Games Still Considered Live Gaming
Again, most hybrid games still have dealers, so they are considered to be live games. Many refer to them as “dealer-assisted” table games. Blackjack and roulette tables generally only have one dealer to begin with, so the biggest change will be for craps players.
The cards, the wheels, and the dice are all real – and the dice are rolled by guests. They are still considered live games, just not the way you’re used to playing live table games in Las Vegas.
Casinos Benefit From Hybrid Gaming In Many Ways
For casinos, the benefits go beyond just saving money (although I believe WE call it, “making MORE money). There is more protection against cheating, and employee theft. No chips to steal, or to have to store.
Here’s another tidbit: Hybrid games give the casino more access to data, they can track play, and then make any adjustments needed. So again – more money for the casino, right? But Las Vegas wasn’t built on winners! Blah, blah, blah…
Hybrid games also save time on shuffling, changing decks of cards, etc. On a roulette table, players can bet more often, and they can also sit out on any spin. Another benefit of hybrid games is that casinos can hire dealers for their personality now, and not their math skills.
How Players Feel About Hybrid Gaming
Players have mixed reactions to hybrid gaming, even thought it really isn’t that much different when you get down to it.
Lower bet minimums, are nice, less dealer error in a digital world. Although I’m sure the IT guy has to come and ask “what did you do?” and reboot occasionally.
Electronic and hybrid gaming also give new gamblers a chance to play at their own pace, with less intimidation. They can watch, and learn. Wait though- can you still TIP? Of course you can! Via a button, or terminal.
Silver Sevens, along with other casinos, is getting mixed reactions, but guess what? Hybrid games are everywhere, and you’re going to see more and more of them. Get used to it, I guess.
