The Top 3 Most Popular Casino Games in Asia

November 10, 2021 iGaming & Gambling

Asia has the largest and fastest-growing population worldwide. The continent accounts for nearly 60% of the population of the entire world. In addition, Asia has a rich cultural diversity that includes a long history of gambling. Macau, the largest Asian gambling city, keeps on growing each year and has already outstripped Las Vegas in the United States as the gambling capital of the world. Today, there are numerous casino games that are available in both land-based and online casinos in India. The following are the most popular gambling games among Asian players.

1. Baccarat
At the moment, Baccarat is one of the most popular and most played casino games throughout Asia. It can be found in many land-based and online casinos in India, China, Singapore, Korea and Indonesia. The popularity of this game is clearly unmatched as it accounts for more than 90% of the revenue in Macau alone. Apart from that, nearly all Asian casinos offer a vast selection of Baccarat variants. They include commission-free baccarat, Speed baccarat as well as live dealer baccarat.

Baccarat seems complicated but, in reality, it is quite easy to play. There is no strategy for winning at the game, and the odds are as good as wagering on a coin toss, which translates to a 50/50 chance of winning. To play baccarat, you first need to place your bet. Thereafter, the dealer deals the cards to each player face down. The goal of the game is to have the hand you are betting on (banker or player), be the best from the cards that have been dealt.