Complete Guide to Live Dealer Casino
Studios, providers, table limits and which sites offer the best live experience.
Live dealer casino is a physical-game stream from a regulated studio - Evolution dominates the market with studios in Riga, Bucharest, Atlantic City and Pennsylvania; Pragmatic Play Live and Playtech Live operate competing studios across Europe.
Standard tables (blackjack, roulette, baccarat) carry the same house edge as their RNG equivalents. The game-show category (Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, Lightning Roulette, MONOPOLY Big Baller) trades higher edges (5%–10%) for production value most players are happy to pay for.
Quality differentiators between operators: full Evolution catalogue access, VIP table limits (up to £100,000 per hand on Salon Privé blackjack), branded environments (BetMGM Vegas tables, Borgata tables) and stream resolution.
Bandwidth matters. Live dealer requires 5+ Mbps for HD streams; the experience degrades quickly below that.
Frequently asked
Is live dealer fairer than RNG games?
Neither is fairer. Standard live blackjack, roulette and baccarat carry the same house edge as their RNG equivalents; the difference is presentation, not mathematics.
Why do game shows have a higher house edge?
Titles such as Crazy Time and Lightning Roulette typically run a 5%–10% edge because the multiplier mechanics and studio production are funded from that margin.
What connection speed do I need?
A stable 5+ Mbps connection is needed for HD live streams; below that, quality drops and tables can disconnect mid-hand.