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Real dealers streamed from studios: which games exist, how the odds compare to RNG versions and what to check before you sit down.

By the Gambling Hero editorial team · Checked October 24, 2026

Short answer

Live Casino: typical house edge depends on the game: about 0.5% (blackjack, basic strategy) to above 5% (some game shows). The exact figure depends on the rules of the version you play, which the game's help screen states.

The casinos below all offer live dealer games: real tables and game shows streamed from a studio, with bets placed through your screen. Each entry shows the licence we checked in the regulator’s public register, the minimum deposit, the stated withdrawal time and, where we recorded one, the welcome offer with its wagering requirement.

Check the licence first, then the withdrawal time. If you plan to use a bonus, read how live games count toward the wagering, because the terms often treat them differently from slots.

Casinos with live dealer games

Calculate the cost of a session with the house edge calculator.

What a live casino is

A live casino streams real dealers, cards and wheels in real time; you place bets through an on-screen interface and the physical result decides the round. The tables are run by specialist studio providers, not by the casino itself, and one table can serve players from several casinos at the same time.

The range usually covers blackjack, roulette, baccarat and casino poker tables, plus game shows built around money wheels and bonus rounds. Our live casino guide explains how studios and dealers work in more detail.

Live casino odds compared with RNG games

A live table game has the same house edge as a digital (RNG) version with identical rules, because the maths depends on the rules, not on who deals the cards. A single-zero roulette wheel carries 2.70% whether it is filmed or simulated, and the Banker bet in baccarat 1.06%.

Blackjack is the game where rules vary most between live tables. The Wizard of Odds lists live dealer blackjack tables from several providers with edges well below 0.5% for players using basic strategy, but a 6:5 payout or a dealer who hits soft 17 adds to that; our blackjack page shows the effect of each rule. Live tables also deal fewer rounds per hour than RNG games, so the expected cost per hour is lower at the same stake.

Why live game shows have a higher house edge

Live game shows usually carry a higher house edge than classic table games, and the edge differs from bet to bet on the same wheel. That is why our summary for live casino ranges from about 0.5% to above 5%.

The Wizard of Odds calculates the edge of each segment on the Dream Catcher money wheel, including its multipliers: from 3.42% on the 10 to 9.19% on the 40. For Crazy Time it quotes a return of 96.08% and notes that the provider does not publish all the rules needed for a full analysis. Check the RTP in the game’s help screen before you bet; it is stated per bet type in many shows.

Live game and bet House edge
Baccarat, Banker bet 1.06%
Roulette, single zero 2.70%
Roulette, double zero 5.26%
Dream Catcher, bet on 10 3.42%
Dream Catcher, bet on 40 9.19%
Baccarat, Tie at 8:1 14.36%

Minimum bets, seats and streaming

Every live table shows its own minimum and maximum bet in the lobby, set by the provider and the casino, so compare limits before you sit down. Blackjack tables have a fixed number of seats; when they are full, many tables let you bet behind a seated player or offer formats with unlimited seats.

A live game needs a stable connection. The help screen of each table states what happens to an open bet if your stream drops, so read it once before you play at higher stakes.

How to choose a live casino from the list

Choose a live casino by its licence and payout record first and by its game lobby second, since the same studio tables appear at many casinos.

  • Licence: confirm the regulator and number with our licence checker.
  • Withdrawals: compare the stated processing times in the list.
  • Bonus terms: check the game weighting, which shows how much a live bet counts toward wagering.
  • Score: our score weights licence and safety highest, so use it to rank casinos that pass the first three checks.

Live tables keep running with no natural break, so sessions can last longer than planned; a deposit limit set in advance keeps the budget fixed. For all casinos with live tables, see the full live dealer casino list.

Frequently asked questions

Is live casino rigged?

At licensed casinos, live games are dealt with real cards and wheels under the regulator’s supervision, and the result you see on camera decides the round. The house edge comes from the rules and payouts, not from manipulation. Check that the casino holds a licence you can confirm in the regulator’s public register before you deposit.

Is live blackjack better than online blackjack?

With identical rules, live and RNG blackjack have the same house edge. Live tables deal fewer hands per hour, which lowers the expected cost per hour, while RNG tables let you play at your own pace and often at lower minimum stakes. Compare the rules in each game’s help screen rather than the format.

Why do live game shows pay less on average?

Game shows build large multipliers and bonus rounds into their payouts, and those features are funded by a higher house edge on the base bets. According to the Wizard of Odds, the Dream Catcher wheel ranges from 3.42% to 9.19% depending on the segment, compared with 2.70% on single-zero roulette.

Can I use a casino bonus on live games?

Often only partly. Many bonus terms count live games at a reduced rate toward the wagering requirement or exclude them, and some set a lower maximum bet. The exact rule is in the bonus terms; our list shows the wagering we recorded for each welcome offer, and the casino review links to the full terms.

What is the minimum bet at a live casino table?

There is no single figure: each table sets its own limits, and the lobby shows the minimum and maximum before you join. If the limits at one casino are too high, the same provider’s tables may appear with other limits elsewhere.

Sources: Wizard of Odds: Dream Catcher, Wizard of Odds: Crazy Time, Wizard of Odds: house edge of casino games, Wizard of Odds: blackjack and live dealer blackjack listings, Wizard of Odds: roulette basics