In every corner of the globe, games of chance are popular, and India is no exception. From legal land-based casinos in places like Goa, to online casino sites that cater to Indian customers, there are lots of ways to play today.

So when it comes to the types of games that attract Indian gambling aficionados, which genres garner the most attention at the moment?

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Slots

The slot machine is a deceptively simple gambling device, and yet it’s also one which has consistently proven the most popular with players, as well as the most profitable for casino operators both online and off.

If you want to enjoy the best Indian casinos, then you’ll find that every one of them has hundreds or even thousands of different slot games to experience.

There are a few key factors behind the success of slots, the first being that they aren’t very difficult to get to grips with. New players tend to flock to them because they can understand the straightforward rules, whereas table games are a little intimidating for casino-going rookies.

The high jackpots of some slots are also a selling point, with progressive examples paying out life-changing sums.

There’s also the sheer variety offered by the themes of slot machines, covering everything from ancient historical eras to licensed games featuring famous musicians and movie stars. If you’ve got an interest in pop culture, there’s a slot out there for you.

Roulette

Originally dreamed up in France during the 18th century, roulette has gone global in a major way, and for some people is seen as the most iconic casino game of them all.

Like slots, the chief appeal of roulette is its simplicity. Players in India have embraced it with particular enthusiasm, and there are various strategies used by veterans to give them the best chance of getting a big payout.

Of course, like all casino games, roulette is tweaked in favor of the house, so it’s unwise to assume that you’ll come out a winner if you choose to play. Even so, it can be a fun way to spend a little time, whether you visit a bricks and mortar casino, or spin the wheel online.

Poker

Although poker has only really been a mainstream pastime in India for the past 20 years or so, it has a longer history as a casino game that was enjoyed behind closed doors long before this point.

Unlike slots and roulette, poker is actually something which requires luck in combination with skill and strategic thinking. While the cards you’re dealt can’t be controlled, you can impact how you react to them, and read the responses of other players at the table to see if you can work out what they’re holding.

This is also why poker is one of the few types of gambling that can be played professionally, and there are even a number of pros from India on the global scene at the moment.

Blackjack

The marginally more accessible cousin of poker, the card game blackjack regularly attracts lots of players at the casinos of India. The basic aim of putting together a hand of cards with a value of 21 or under, while beating what the dealer is holding, means it’s not just great for playing at official gambling venues, but also for enjoying casually with friends and family at home.

Blackjack is also a type of casino game that has technically been ‘solved’, in the sense that you can use card counting to know when to bet big and when to hold back. But unless you’re amazing at mathematics, it’s better just to play for the fun of it.