Live dealer games stream real human croupiers from licensed studios to your screen. They sit between traditional online tables and a physical casino floor.
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How it works
Cameras, sensors, and shoe-readers feed every card or wheel spin into the platform in real time. You bet through a digital interface laid over the video stream.
The big studios
- Evolution — the market leader, with Lightning Roulette, Crazy Time, and a huge classic table library.
- Playtech — strong on branded tables and UK-themed game shows.
- Pragmatic Play Live — fast-growing, with sharp roulette and blackjack tables.
Game categories
- Classics: blackjack, roulette, baccarat.
- Casino hold’em and three card poker.
- Game shows: Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, Mega Wheel.
What rules require
live tables run under UKGC licences, often via studios in dedicated streaming facilities. RNG-driven elements (like Crazy Time’s bonus wheels) must be independently tested. Stake limits, reality checks, and self-exclusion apply just like on slots.
Choosing a table
- Bankroll: low-stakes tables start at £0.10; VIP tables can demand £500+ per hand.
- Side bets: fun, but house edge is steep.
- Game show formats: high variance — bet small.