Live Casino Explained: How Live Dealer Games Work
Real dealers, real cards, streamed in real time. Here is what happens behind the camera — and what stays the same.
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Quick answer
Live casino games stream real dealers from dedicated studios to your device. Results come from physical cards, wheels and shoes, captured by cameras and converted into data for your bet slip. The rules — and the house edge — are the same as their land-based equivalents.
From studio to screen
Dealers work at real tables in purpose-built studios. Cameras and recognition systems read cards and wheel results and send them to the game interface, which settles your bet.
What doesn’t change
The rules, the payouts and therefore the house edge match the standard version of each game. A European roulette table still carries a 2.70% edge.
Game shows
Wheel-and-multiplier shows are popular and entertaining, but their RTPs vary and are often lower than classic blackjack or baccarat. Check the information panel.
Frequently asked questions
Are live casino games rigged?
Licensed studios are regulated and audited; results come from physical equipment. Play only at licensed casinos.
What are live game shows?
Entertainment-style games with wheels and multipliers. Check the RTP — it is often lower than classic tables.
Sources & references
- BeGambleAware www.begambleaware.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling www.ncpgambling.org
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