A Guide To Live Dealer Casino Games

For many years, the biggest complaint about online casinos was that they lacked the authentic, social atmosphere of a physical building.


Live dealer games represent the absolute cutting-edge of internet gambling technology, streaming real human dealers directly to your screen.

How the Technology Actually Works

Companies like Evolution Gaming operate massive studios worldwide, employing thousands of dealers who work in front of high-definition cameras 24/7.


The OCR software instantly reads the card and translates the physical action into digital data on the player's screen without any delay.

Running these studios is incredibly expensive, which is why you rarely find 'micro-stakes' or free demo versions of live dealer gamesThe video feeds require a strong, stable internet connection; if you disconnect, the game will play your hand automatically according to basic strategyThe cards used have a slightly larger printed index (font) to ensure they are easily readable by the cameras and the players at home
Beyond Blackjack: Live Casino Game Shows

To attract players who don't want to learn complex card strategies, developers created entirely new, massive interactive spectacles.


These titles focus heavily on maximum entertainment value, featuring loud music, vibrant colors, and massive chat room interaction.

FeatureStandard Online Game (RNG)Live Dealer GamePacingExtremely Fast (You control the speed)Slow (Dictated by the human dealer)Social InteractionZeroHigh (Chat with dealer and other players)

If you miss the social energy of the casino floor but don't want to leave your house, the live casino tab is where you belong.