Live Dealer Guide: What to Expect
Live dealer games stream real tables from studios—blending casino atmosphere with online convenience.
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What live dealer games are
A real dealer runs a real table in a studio, streamed to your screen. You place bets through the on-screen interface, and software reads the cards or the wheel and settles the bets.
How a round runs
- A betting window opens for a set number of seconds.
- Bets close and the dealer deals or spins.
- The result is detected and shown on screen.
- Winnings are credited and the next round starts.
You cannot take extra time to decide. If the window closes before you act, the game applies a default, usually to stand or to skip the round.
Games you will find
| Game | Notes |
|---|---|
| Live blackjack | Seats are limited; some tables let you bet behind a seated player |
| Live roulette | European wheels are common; check before you sit |
| Live baccarat | Often the lowest minimum stakes of the table games |
| Game shows | Wheel and dice games with multipliers. The house edge is usually higher than at the card tables |
How it differs from standard online games
- Pace. Slower than software games, so you place fewer bets per hour.
- Minimum stakes. Usually higher, because a studio and staff cost more to run.
- Odds. Set by the table rules, the same as in a casino.
- Bonuses. Live games often count little or nothing towards wagering requirements.
What you need
- A stable connection. A dropped stream does not cancel a bet that was already accepted.
- A recent browser or the operator's app.
- The table rules, which are behind the help or information button.
Etiquette
The chat is visible to the dealer and other players. Keep it civil. Dealers cannot give advice or change a result.