What Is a Live Dealer Casino?

A live dealer casino streams a real human host dealing cards or spinning a wheel from a studio, in real time. You place bets on screen while watching the action on HD video — it sits between a video slot and a real casino floor.

The main games

Baccarat, blackjack, roulette and a range of game shows (like wheel-based titles) make up most live lobbies. Baccarat and roulette are the easiest to start with because the bets are simple and the pace is steady.

Live versus instant

Instant (RNG) games resolve immediately and use no video, so they are lighter on data and work on a weak signal. Live games are more immersive but stream continuously, which uses far more data — worth knowing on a capped plan.

Playing smoothly on mobile

Use a stable Wi-Fi or strong 4G, lower the video quality if it stutters, and keep the app or browser updated. On a tight data plan, favour instant games and save live sessions for Wi-Fi.