Live casino games are card and table games run by a real dealer and streamed to your screen from a studio. Roulette, blackjack and baccarat are the usual examples, along with game shows that combine a wheel or a board with a live host. This page explains how these games are usually played, how they differ from software versions, and what to check before you join a table at King Casino.
Common live casino variants
Live casino lobbies usually group the same games under several names, so the variants below are the ones you are most likely to see. Live roulette is typically played on a European wheel with 37 pockets, or on an American wheel that has an extra double-zero pocket. Live blackjack and live baccarat come in several table styles, often with different minimum and maximum stakes shown at each table.
Game shows form a separate group. They use a wheel, a board or a random bonus round, and the host guides each round. Rules and pay tables differ between shows, so read the information shown for the game before you bet.
Whether a particular table or variant is available at King Casino is something to check in the casino itself. Variant names and providers can change, so do not rely on a name you saw somewhere else. If you prefer the software versions of these games, see the roulette and blackjack pages.
How live tables play
Most live tables follow the same basic rules as their software equivalents. You place a bet before the round starts, the dealer deals or spins, and the result is settled by the rules of that game. Blackjack aims to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Baccarat compares a player hand with a banker hand. Roulette pays according to the number or group of numbers you chose.
Each variant has its own pay table and house edge, so the payout depends on the game you pick. Read the rules shown at the table before you bet, and check the minimum and maximum stake, along with the time allowed to act on each decision.
If you play on a phone, see the mobile version page before you start.
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Live dealer games compared with RNG versions
An RNG (random number generator) game is software: the result comes from a generator, and the table runs on the computer without a person involved. A live game uses a real dealer, a physical deck, wheel or dice in a studio, and a video stream. The rules are the same in both cases, but live rounds are slower, because each round waits for the dealer and for every player at the table.
Game shows in the live casino are a different experience again. They have a host, sound and visual effects, and bonus rounds that do not appear in a standard table game. Many players find them easier to follow after they have tried the table version of the same game first.
Practical points before you play
Read the rules and the pay table for the game before you place a bet. Check the table limits at King Casino before you join, since these set the smallest and largest stake you can use. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, and set a budget before you start so that your time and money stay within it.
Live rounds run in real time, so a session can last longer than you expect. Keep track of the clock, and take a break when you notice your attention drifting. The safer gambling page explains the tools available if you want help controlling how you play.
