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Live casino basics: blackjack, roulette and game shows

How live dealer games work, what the stakes look like, and how they count towards bonus wagering.

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In this guide
  1. Blackjack
  2. Roulette
  3. Game shows
  4. Live games and bonuses

Live casino games are streamed from a studio with a real dealer. You place bets on screen and the result comes from real cards, a real wheel or a real host.

Blackjack

Seats are limited at each table, so popular tables fill up. Many studios offer “bet behind”, which lets you back a seated player’s hand.

Roulette

European roulette, with a single zero, has a lower house edge than American roulette. Many lobbies also carry variants with random multipliers on some numbers.

Game shows

Wheel and dice shows are fun to watch but usually carry a higher house edge than the classic tables. Check the RTP in each game’s help screen.

Live games and bonuses

Most bonuses count live games at a reduced rate, or not at all. Larchwyn is one of the few sites in our list with an offer made for live play.

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