What Are Live Casino Games and How Do They Work?

Live casino component of an online casino operator involves a studio or a live casino from where games are broadcast real-time with the help of video streaming technology to players. These players, sitting in their house on a desktop or on the go on a mobile phone, observe the live stream and wager on the game through the casino platform interface. Such websites are also known as live dealer casinos showcasing an actual gaming experience with real-time interaction.

Thus, live dealer games are live games in which the player can bet up to the limits set by the operator, and the game is monitored by a professional dealer. The live online casino operator may set table games and live performances either in a proprietary studio or in an actual land-based casino location. 

Fairness of Live Casino Games

Whether it is live blackjack, roulette, casino Hold'em, craps, War, Andar Bahar, Teen Patti, baccarat, poker, or dealer-host shows, players wonder if the games are fair. It should be known that entropy is guaranteed by default in these games since dealers shuffle and deal the cards manually, roll the dice in craps, spin the roulette, or spin the wheel in other dealer-host shows.

Another degree of protection is provided by software certification by dedicated testing laboratories such as eCOGRA, BMM Test Labs, Gaming Labs International, or iTech Labs. Owners of live casinos are licensed as well and can have their licenses revoked if games are shown to be rigged. No legitimate live table gaming business wishes to jeopardize its license or the trust of customers by "rigging" the games.

As long as the players are playing at a licensed operator, there is a governing body in place to prevent any attempts at manipulating live games. Furthermore, players' rights are protected, and operators ensure that the user experience is of the highest quality at all times.

Live Casino Dealers Never See the Players

Although the interaction level of a live casino is high, the players are individually seen by the dealer – and vice versa (the broadcast cameras are one-way). Even when players are "face-to-face" with the dealer, there can be only interaction through the chat box, where the dealer verbally replies to player messages. But due to the high number of participants, the dealer will sometimes not be able to respond.

Why Play at a Live Casino – Best Advantages

1. Realistic Ambiance:

• Near identical to bricks-and-mortar casino tables, and far more immersive than games with virtual dealers;
• Dealer interaction, smooth play, live dealers, and live streams.

2. Greater Confidence in the Game:

• Players can see all that is happening in front of them (the spinning wheel, the rolling dice, etc.), which leads to greater faith in RNG games.

3. Face-to-Face Communication:

• Players can communicate with the dealer through messages and receive verbal responses during the game.

4. Range of Camera Angles:

• Players can switch between different angles at the table; there are HD cameras that have fine images, even close-up shots.

5. Range of Games:

• From table games to live shows, players will never lack excitement.
• Live casino operators have recently added promotional offers, so live dealer bonuses are available now as well.

Games That You Can Play at Online Live Casino Operators

Online live casino websites offer participants the ability to access table and special game shows. Table games are live versions of RNG-based equivalents, and special shows are proprietary titles for online operators' live casino websites (not found in land-based casinos).

Live Roulette
Roulette is among the most popular live casino games, thanks to its simple and rapid gameplay, perfectly compatible with live-dealer rooms. In live game, the dealer operates the game table, spins the wheel, calls out special bets, and calls out the winning number. The most available versions in most live casino operators are European, French, and American roulette.

Live Blackjack
One of the best rated live games in online casinos is blackjack. Gameplay mirrors that in classic land casinos, typically with a small number of seats. Several live blackjack releases offer unlimited seating through a "bet behind" feature. European Blackjack and American Blackjack are the main variants of the game.

Live Baccarat
There is a basic distinction between baccarat and live baccarat – in the latter game, the player in the classic game attempts to score 9, whereas in the live dealer baccarat, there is a bet on certain outcomes. These are player hand, banker hand, or tie bets.

The banker's hand is the best option (house edge of 1.06%), followed by the player's hand (house edge of 1.24%). The tie is a poor option for players, with a large house edge of 14.36%. There is another special version of this game found in Asia – Dragon Tiger.

Live Poker
Poker is one of the most popular casino games, but only specific poker varieties are provided in the live casino sections. Fast games are the most sought after since they allow fast betting and more game rounds in a short time. The cards are played face-up, and individuals compete against the dealer, not against other individuals.