Portomaso Gaming Live Dealer Games & Casinos Reviewed

About The Company

Is it Wirex, Portomaso Gaming, or both? It’s actually a successful team consisting of two high-performing partners. Wirex is an Italian software development company founded in 1996, offering Casino and Sportsbetting solutions though best known for their Live Casino platform.

Portomaso Gaming was established in 2007 with the exclusive purpose of providing live dealer solutions, but having identified market potential for other gambling products, they decided to expand their portfolio by including a range of RNG casino games for both land-based and online venues.

Partnership struck between the two has resulted in a perfect combination of technical capabilities provided by Wirex and live gaming know-how delivered by Portomaso Gaming. Meanwhile, the UKGC and MGA licenses ensure everything is square and above board.

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Quick Facts

2007
Malta

Games Offered By Portomaso Gaming/Wirex

The two partners have developed an assortment of live dealer games which are broadcasted either from the casino floors of Portomaso and Oracle gambling venues in Malta, or alternatively from a studio located within the . The streaming quality is quite impressive, especially when it comes to studio games, and intuitive interface delivers just about everything a player would need without cluttering up the screen.

Users can adjust video quality and sound, check detailed game rules, view their own game history, and tip the host should they wish to. Live Chat function allows one to communicate with the dealer, but only in games broadcasted from a studio. Lobby displays overview of live gaming options along with the respective table’s betting limits.

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Wirex/Portomaso Live Roulette

Live Roulette is the standard single zero variant using La Partage rule so basically French Roulette, which means you’ll get half of your stake back in case the ball lands on zero. Video feed takes up most of the screen, with beautifully executed digital image of the betting table positioned on the right. It not only serves to place bets but also displays Hot/Cold numbers and last 10 results. Players can take advantage of Statistics button to view detailed results of the last 500 rounds and use the overview to place bets by clicking on the respective number / area.

Standard betting controls are placed on the bottom of the screen, along with the slot for tips. The dealer hosting a game from the casino floor will not communicate with online players, but there is a pleasant recorded voice that will inform them when it’s time to place bets and call the winning numbers. If you want to check an alternative game, click on the Lobby button positioned on the left and switch to another table within seconds.

Real Casino Roulette Portomaso streams from the casino floor and additionally offers a unique Hi-Lo side bet. Its gives players the opportunity to bet on the next number being higher or lower than the previous one, with the respective odds shown on the left and changing depending on the last winning number. Portomaso Lounge Roulette streams from a studio and offers a choice between 2 modes – RCR mode with the layout identical to the one described above, and VIP Experience which allows players to place bets directly on the table. Wirex / Portomaso team also provide Auto Roulette with the optional Hi-Lo side bet.

At Betsson Casino, Oracle and Portomaso Real Casino Roulette feature minimum and maximum bets of €1 and €50 with a Spread of €2,000. At Lounge Roulette tables players can stake between €2 to €100 and up to €4,000 for even-chances bets.

Wirex/Portomaso Live Blackjack

Live Blackjack sits 7 players, uses 8 decks, and plays according to the European rules. Thanks to Bet Behind option, one can take part even when there are no vacant seats. Players can split pairs up to 4 times, double on any, and take Insurance if the dealer’s up card happens to be an Ace. Featured side bets include the usual Perfect Pairs and 21+3.

When betting behind, one can set preferences in terms of their own actions when the seated player doubles down (double or don’t double) or when they split a hand (double to cover both hands, or bet on left hand only). Brief statistics consist of the dealer’s last 10 hands and the percentage of Blackjack and Bust rounds. Betsson offers a choice of two Live Blackjack tables, one with limits of €5 to €500 and the other allowing stakes as high as €5,000.

Wirex/Portomaso Live Punto Banco

Live Punto Banco is apparently streamed from Oracle Casino floor but looks as if broadcasted from a studio. Video quality is as impeccable as with other Wirex / Portomaso products and the layout is just as beautifully executed. Physical cards dealt on the table are quite visible; to be on the safe side, their digital images are additionally shown in the top right corner. In terms of statistics, you’ll find a table displaying results of last 10 rounds but no classic roadmaps. At Betsson, players can place bets ranging from €5 to €5,000.

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