While Thailand has very strict laws on gambling, millions of citizens wager on different games online. In fact, a 2020 research shows that about 57% (30.4 million) of people in the country gambled on real money sites before the pandemic. This number has continued to increase in the last year, as new gamblers continued looking for new sources of entertainment during the lockdown period. Here are the most popular casino games you can find at Thai betting sites.
Pok Deng
Also known as Pok Kao, Pok Deng is a popular Thai card game where players aim to get a hand whose one digit defeats the dealer while accounting for pairs flushes and three of a kind. The game supports two seventeen gamblers including the dealer, although it is recommended for three to nine bettors.
To start the game, the players designate a dealer and the person chosen remains as the dealer for a few rounds before they switch to another one. Every game is fairly short, lasting anywhere between several seconds to multiple minutes. All the players besides the dealer place bets on the table and the dealer determines whether the game goes clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Progressive and Video Slots
Slots are another popular casino game among Thailand’s players. Study shows that around 17% of Thailand’s casino players prefer spinning the reels to playing other casino games available. The popularity of slots is thanks to the simplicity of playing them, making them friendly to beginners and experienced casino players.
Wagering on slots is mainly based on luck, with the only strategy that a player can use is bankroll management and choosing the machine to play on. Nonetheless, Thai people love the fast-paced nature of the game and the huge bonuses available when playing. Many players also love playing progressive slots due to the lucrative jackpots offered.
Baccarat
Like slots, baccarat is a fast-paced casino game loved by lots of Thai online gamblers. Research shows that about 45% of online casino players in the country prefer this game, which isn’t surprising considering its popularity around the world.
Besides the fact that Baccarat is featured in a lot of popular movies like Rush Hour, the game mechanics and rules are quite simple for players to understand. That means the game is easy for online casino beginners to play and win.
Baccarat involves comparing cards between the banker and the player, with every card assigned a point value. However, the highest hand possible is nine, so whoever exceeds the number loses. A tie is also possible in the game if the banker and the player have the same points.
Blackjack
According to a recent survey, around 20% of Thai gamblers play online blackjack, spending around 10 billion bahts every year. The game is quite popular worldwide and Thailand players’ interest in playing it has continued rising over the years.
Thailand citizens love playing blackjack because its rules are simple, making it easy for beginners to hack compared to other complex table games. Additionally, blackjack offers a low house edge, which gives the players a great chance of winning.
Besides the fast-paced nature of the game, Thailand gamblers love blackjack as it offers a three-to-one payout. That means that players will directly win around when they have cards totaling to 21, which is the highest-ranking hand in blackjack.
Roulette
Roulette is the game of choice for many casino players in Thailand, with almost every gambler having played it in their lifetime. The ease of playing makes the game quite popular in the country, although it’s purely based on luck.
Winning a roulette game is quite easy for players, as the rules are straightforward and there are several strategies you can use to increase your chances. All that a player needs to do is to predict where a ball will land on the roulette wheel after it stops spinning. Thankfully, there’s no expertise required to play the game as with games like poker.
Tai Sai
Tai Sai (Sic Bo) is an entertaining casino game played using three dice. The game is similar to Dungeons and Dragons, with the outcome of the dice determining your attribute scores. This game is quite popular in Thailand and other Asian countries, but it’s not mainly featured in American casinos.
Apparently, Tai Sai allows you to either make defensive or offensive bets, with the house for any type of bets you choose ranging at 2.78%. Fortunately, there are several strategies that Tai Sai players can use to reduce their losses when playing online.
Conclusion
Despite gambling prohibition in Thailand, betting remains a major part of life in the country. Industry experts claim the country’s gambling industry has huge potential, as Thailand’s parliament launched a study to introduce casino gambling. This Idea was unanimously voted by the MPs last week and it’s expected to see the introduction of casino resorts in the country.
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