Live casino: a dealer instead of a random number generator
In live games the outcome does not come from a random number generator but from a real wheel, deck or dice, streamed from a studio. This guide is mainly about slots, so this page covers only the ideas you need to read a live table with the same care we give to reels.
How a live table works
A dealer or presenter runs the game on camera. Your screen shows the available bets and a countdown for placing them; then the round plays out and the system reads the result. The table sets the pace, not you: unlike a slot, you cannot speed it up or slow it down.
Return per bet type
A slot has one RTP per configuration. Live games often list a return for each type of bet. In European roulette, straight-number bets carry a known house edge; in game-show titles with extra bonus rounds, some bets may return a little less to fund the show. The table rules give the figures, and reading them is the live-game equivalent of opening a slot's paytable.
| Item | Slot | Live game |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Random number generator | Physical wheel, cards or dice |
| Pace | Set by the player | Set by the table |
| RTP | One per configuration | Often listed per bet type |
| Demo | Sometimes available | Usually none |
MONOPOLY Roulette
The only live game among the eight featured titles is Evolution's MONOPOLY Roulette, a roulette wheel with two bonus rounds based on the board game. It is a good example of a live game borrowing a slot idea: moving part of the value into a special round.
Connection and device
A live table needs a stable connection. A dropout during the betting window can cost you the round. On a phone, use a reliable network and keep in mind that video streaming uses much more data than slots. See mobile play.
Watching before betting
Live games rarely have a play-money mode, but most tables let you watch a few rounds before placing a bet. It is a free way to learn the flow of the game and check the rules on screen.
Budget and time
The steady rhythm of a live table can make time pass faster than you notice. A time limit and a spending limit set beforehand are as useful here as with slots. For roulette, blackjack and baccarat basics, see table games; to return to reel mechanics, the slots page.