Live dealer casinos explained

Live dealer games stream a real human dealer from a studio to your screen in real time, blending online play with a land-based feel.

How it works

A dealer runs a real table — cards, a roulette wheel, a game show wheel — in a broadcast studio. Cameras stream it live; software reads the physical outcome (via card-scanning or wheel sensors) and settles your bets on screen. You bet through the interface, but the result comes from real equipment, not an RNG.

Common games

  • Live blackjack, roulette and baccarat — the studio versions of the classic tables.
  • Game shows — money-wheel style formats built for streaming.

What to expect

  • Slower pace than RNG tables — you play at the dealer’s speed.
  • Set betting windows and table limits per game.
  • The house edge still applies — live tables have the same built-in margin as any casino game (see RTP and house edge).

Live dealer is about experience, not better odds. Set limits before you sit down.

18+ only. Gambling involves risk. If it stops being fun, take a break — responsible gambling resources.