A live casino puts a real table on your screen. A dealer in a studio shuffles, deals and spins, and you place bets through the game's interface while the action is streamed in real time.
How it works
The outcome comes from physical equipment, not from a random number generator. Cameras cover the table from several angles, and sensors read each card and each roulette result so the software can settle bets within seconds. You see the same cards and the same wheel as every other player at the table.
What you can play
- Live blackjack. The classic game against the dealer. See our blackjack basics first.
- Live roulette. A real wheel with the same bets as any roulette table. Our roulette guide covers the payouts.
- Live baccarat. You bet on the player hand, the banker hand or a tie, and the dealer does the rest.
- Game shows. Presenter-led games built around a large wheel or similar device, with simple bets and bonus rounds.
Seats, timers and pace
A standard live blackjack table has a limited number of seats. When it is full you can wait, or on many tables "bet behind" a seated player. Some blackjack formats deal one shared hand to an unlimited number of players, so there is always room.
Every round has a betting window with a countdown. When it closes, no more bets are taken. The pace is slower than a software table, which means fewer hands per hour and a budget that lasts longer.
Limits
Each table shows its minimum and maximum bet before you join. Pick the table by its limits first and by its look second. A good rule is a minimum bet no larger than one or two percent of what you plan to spend in the session.
Connection and fair play
A steady connection matters because bets must be confirmed before the timer runs out. If you lose connection mid-round, bets that were already accepted normally stand and are settled as usual. The exact handling is set out in each table's rules, so read them once.
Most tables have a chat box. Dealers read it and reply out loud. Be polite, and remember the dealer cannot change the outcome or give advice on how to play your hand.
Good first table: low-limit roulette. The bets are easy to follow, the pace is calm, and you can see how the timer and the interface work before you move to blackjack.