Evolution
The dominant live-dealer studio — blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game-show titles. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm; confirm the entity and licence on its investor pages.
Live Casino Information Guide — live casino game types, providers, features, betting options and key information
📅 Directory status: 93 platforms tracked · Page updated 12 Nov 2026 · How we verify
How live casino actually works
Live casino streams a real dealer or game host from a studio to your screen. Optical character recognition (OCR) reads cards, wheels and results in real time, and bets are placed through an on-screen interface. The outcome is determined by physical equipment — not an RNG — with studio control systems logging every round. Formats, rules, languages and table availability vary by provider and location.
Main live game types
| Game | How it plays | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Live blackjack | Beat the dealer’s hand without exceeding 21; standard tables use set rules for the dealer | Dealer rules (stand on 17?), number of decks, side bets and their house edge |
| Live roulette | Bet on numbers, groups or colours; a real wheel is spun each round | European (single zero) vs American (double zero) — the zero count changes the house edge |
| Live baccarat | Bet on player, banker or tie; cards are dealt by the host | Commission on banker wins, tie payout, and any squeeze or speed variants |
| Sic Bo | Three dice shaken live; bets on totals, combinations and singles | The payout table — it varies significantly between tables |
| Dragon Tiger | Two cards dealt — one to Dragon, one to Tiger; bet on the higher card | Tie payout and any suited-tie side bets |
| Game shows | Wheel-of-fortune style hosted games with bonus rounds | Bonus round odds are not shown on screen — treat them as entertainment-first |
Live casino providers in our directory
Pragmatic Play
Multi-vertical provider with a growing live casino portfolio alongside its slots.
Playtech
Long-established supplier with live tables and platform software for operators.
Habanero
Known for slots and table games; live availability varies by operator.
Betting options and limits
Live tables publish minimum and maximum stakes per table — they differ by game, provider and sometimes by seat (main bet vs side bets). Before playing, check:
- The table’s stated min/max, including side bets, which often carry a much higher house edge.
- Whether the platform applies its own bet limits on top of the provider’s.
- Betting time windows — live rounds close quickly; missed bets are not refunded as errors.
- Whether bonus funds are usable at live tables; many promotions exclude live games entirely.
Fairness notes
- Live outcomes come from physical equipment under studio control, with rounds logged by the provider’s system.
- Reputable providers hold licences from recognised regulators — verify the licence named on the operator’s site.
- Side bets and game-show bonus rounds almost always carry a higher house edge than the main game.
- Stream quality depends on your connection; a dropped round is settled by the studio log, not your screen.
A provider or game listing does not mean T0PGAME has tested, approved or endorsed it.
Responsible play
Live games move fast, and the host-and-studio format is designed for continuous play. Set time and money limits before you start, never chase losses, and step away when play stops being entertainment. See our Responsible Gaming page for support resources. 18+ only.