The Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans will start dealing poker hands without a dealer, and many more around the United States will follow suit. This is video poker like you've never seen before.
Jackpot Digital Inc., a manufacturer of electronic multiplayer dealerless poker tables, announced on its X account it will install two Jackpot Blitz® poker machines at the New Orleans casino.
Jackpot Digital is excited to announce a signed a Letter of Intent to install two Jackpot Blitz® dealerless poker tables at Boomtown Casino & Hotel in the historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.#JackpotBlitz#dealerlessPoker#FutureOfPoker#PokerRevolutionpic.twitter.com/bvulSWTet9
— Jackpot Digital (@JackpotDigital) December 11, 2024
"We are very excited to announce this new partnership with Boomtown Casino,” said Jackpot President and CEO Jake Kalpakian in a statement.
This installation is waiting for regulatory and licensing approvals, but the trend is just beginning.
More Dealerless Poker Tables Coming
Kalpakian expressed optimism about the company's future with its dealerless poker tables.
He added that Jackpot Digital has agreements in place with three PENN Entertainment properties in Louisiana, and a promising lineup of casinos across the U.S. showing interest.
The company installs these tables in tribal and commercial casinos, primarily in North America and some international locations.
In addition to working with cruise ship companies like Carnival Cruises and Princess Cruises, the tables are starting to pop up at casinos in California, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
How Do Dealerless Poker Tables Work?
The game works similarly to an online poker game, except you’re sitting at a table, in a casino, next to other players.
The only thing missing is the dealer, as hands are dealt automatically.
The Dealerless Electronic Multiplayer Poker Table uses a 75-inch 4K ultra-sensitive playing surface. These tables are responsive to authentic hand gestures, allowing players to engage with the game naturally and intuitively.
The tables can be bankrolled with cash or player cards. When it's time to bet, you just tap the table surface.
After your cards are dealt, you hide them like you normally would and the “card-bending technology” takes over. The corners of your digital cards bend to conceal and reveal what you have only to you.
You can also play multiple games simultaneously. These electronic tables are designed to provide the player with the authenticity of live poker, but they also keep track of personal stats and bonuses.
Hall of Fame Football Coach Jimmy Johnson provided more detail about how it works in a YouTube video.
Dealerless Poker Provides New Way To Play
Dealerless poker tables are changing how players experience poker, blending the excitement of traditional play with modern technology.
These tables provide an efficient gaming experience without needing a human dealer. It remains to be seen, as more casinos adopt this technology if both experienced players and newcomers will enjoy poker this way.
