Live dealer games
Casino table games streamed from a studio with a human dealer, where results come from physical cards, wheels or dice.
Live dealer games (live casino) stream real tables such as blackjack, roulette and baccarat from studios. You place bets through an interface, and a dealer deals real cards or spins a real wheel.
Why it matters
Live games are not provably fair in the cryptographic sense. There is no server seed or hash; the outcome comes from physical equipment. Fairness depends on the studio provider's controls, the casino's licence, and any testing or audits. A casino that calls its whole site provably fair while offering live games is overstating what can be verified.
How to judge them
- Use well-known studio providers that are licensed and tested in regulated markets.
- Check the published rules and RTP for each table, which vary between variants.
- Remember that side bets often carry a much higher house edge.
Bonus terms
Live games often count at a low percentage, or not at all, towards wagering requirements.