How do live dealer casinos work?
A real dealer is streamed in HD from a studio, dealing physical cards or spinning a real wheel. You place bets through an on-screen interface within a round timer, optical character recognition reads the outcome and settles instantly, and a live chat lets you talk to the dealer. There's no RNG — everything happens live on camera.
Are live dealer games rigged?
No. Live dealer games use real cards and a real wheel dealt on camera in real time, which is the whole appeal — there's no random number generator to distrust. The genuine risk at offshore sites is payout reliability rather than fixed games, so we test real withdrawals before recommending any live casino.
Which games are available at live dealer casinos?
The core menu is live blackjack, roulette and baccarat, usually alongside casino hold'em and game shows (wheel and Lightning-style titles). US offshore sites carry a solid version of each but fewer niche variants than European casinos, because they use studios like Visionary iGaming and Fresh Deck rather than Evolution.
Can I play live dealer games on mobile?
Yes. Live dealer runs in HTML5, so it works in a mobile browser or app on iOS and Android with no download. You'll want a stable connection of roughly 5+ Mbps for smooth HD; on a weaker connection the stream drops to a lower resolution rather than disconnecting outright.
What internet speed do I need for live dealer?
About 5 Mbps or more for reliable HD streaming, though live dealer will run on less by lowering the video quality. A wired or strong Wi-Fi connection avoids mid-hand drops. If the stream stutters, the game keeps running on the server side — but a stable connection makes betting within the round timer far easier.
Do welcome bonuses apply to live dealer games?
Usually not well. Most casino bonuses weight live-dealer games at 10% or less toward wagering, and many exclude them entirely. Clearing a bonus at the live tables can take far longer than on slots, if it counts at all. Clear your welcome bonus on slots first, then play live with your own cleared cash.
What is the difference between live dealer and regular table games?
Regular (RNG) table games are software driven — fast, low-limit, and best for clearing bonuses, with outcomes from an audited random number generator. Live dealer games stream a real human dealing physical cards or spinning a real wheel in HD, for a land-casino atmosphere with live chat, but slower play and higher minimums.
