Live Casino Guide
A live casino streams real dealers, cards, wheels and dice from a studio to your screen. You place bets through an on-screen interface during a timed betting window, and the result is decided by the physical game in the studio. Live casinos offer two kinds of product: classic tables (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, craps, Sic Bo) with the same maths as their land-based versions, and game shows, which add presenters, money wheels, multipliers and animated bonus rounds.
Most live content in online casinos comes from Evolution, with Pragmatic Play Live and Ezugi (part of the Evolution group) also common. This guide compares the main game shows, summarises the table games and links to our detailed page on each.
Game Shows Compared
| Game | Wheel / format | Bet spots | Best listed RTP | Lowest listed RTP | Bonus frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Catcher | 54 segments | 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40 | 96.58% (10) | 90.81% (40) | 2x/7x re-spins on 3.7% of spins |
| MONOPOLY Live | 54 segments | 1, 2, 5, 10, 2 Rolls, 4 Rolls | 96.23% | About 91.30% | Bonus on 7.4% of spins |
| Crazy Time | 54 segments + Top Slot | 1, 2, 5, 10, 4 bonuses | 96.08% (1) | 94.33% (Pachinko) | Bonus on 16.7% of spins |
| Funky Time | 64 segments | 1, 12 letters, 4 bonuses | 95.99% (1) | 95.38% (VIP Disco) | Bonus on 18.75% of spins |
| Deal or No Deal Live | Qualifier + 16 briefcases | Qualifier and Top Up | About 95.42% | — | Every qualified round |
Three points follow from the table:
- The best bet in each show is the one to compare. Dream Catcher’s 10 (96.58%) returns more than any Crazy Time or Funky Time bet.
- Bonus-heavy bets cost more. In Crazy Time, the bonus spots return 94.33% to 95.70%, below the number 1’s 96.08%.
- All game shows return less than the main bets at classic tables. European roulette returns 97.30% on every bet, and blackjack with basic strategy about 99.5%.
Classic Live Tables
| Game | Main bet RTP | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | About 99.3%–99.6% with basic strategy | Live blackjack |
| Baccarat | 98.94% (Banker), 98.76% (Player) | Speed Baccarat |
| Casino Hold’em | 97.84% | Casino Hold’em |
| European roulette | 97.30% | Live roulette |
| Three Card Poker | 96.63% (Ante/Play) | Three Card Poker |
| Sic Bo (Small/Big) | 97.22% | Sic Bo guide |
| Craps (Pass Line) | 98.59%; 100% on odds | Craps guide |
Multiplier versions of these tables (Lightning Roulette, Lightning Baccarat, Super Sic Bo and others) change the payout structure; their RTP is listed in each game’s help screen.
How Live Games Differ From RNG Games
- Pace: live rounds take 30 seconds to several minutes; RNG games resolve instantly. Fewer rounds per hour means a lower total stake per hour at the same bet size.
- Timers: you must bet and decide within a set window, so decisions should be prepared in advance.
- Shared results: everyone at a table or show sees the same result. In unlimited-seat blackjack, everyone receives the same cards.
- Bonuses: live games usually contribute 0% to 10% towards wagering requirements, and some casinos exclude them.
Where to Play Live Casino Games
The casinos below accept Australian players and list Evolution in their software, so they carry the game shows and tables described in this guide. Operators choose which Evolution titles to offer, so check the live lobby for a specific game before depositing.
For a wider comparison, see our live dealer casinos list. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, online casino services, including live dealer games, may not be provided to people in Australia, so these games are only available to Australians through offshore operators.
All Live Casino Guides
Game shows
- Crazy Time: the 54-segment wheel, Top Slot multipliers, four bonus games and the RTP of every bet spot.
- MONOPOLY Live: wheel odds, Chance cards, the 2 Rolls and 4 Rolls board bonus and the 96.23% optimal RTP.
- Dream Catcher: the original money wheel, 2x and 7x multipliers, and calculated RTP for each number.
- Deal or No Deal Live: the qualifier, Top Up, briefcases and how to judge the Banker’s offers.
- Funky Time: the 64-segment wheel, letter bets, four disco-themed bonuses and RTP by bet.
Studio and practical guides
- Evolution Live Games: the full Evolution range by category, the brands in the group and RTP figures.
- Live Dealer Tips: choosing tables by rules, handling betting timers, connection set-up, bonus terms and budgeting.
Related Guides
Table-game rules are covered in the blackjack, roulette, baccarat and casino poker guides. The studio behind most of these games is profiled on our Evolution provider page. All game families are listed in the casino game guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blackjack with basic strategy (about 99.3% to 99.6% RTP) and baccarat’s Banker bet (98.94%). Among game shows, Dream Catcher’s 10 has the highest RTP at 96.58%.
Results come from physical cards, wheels and dice in a monitored studio, and payouts are published in each game’s rules. The house edge is built into the payouts, not the dealing.
Between 94.33% (Pachinko) and 96.08% (number 1), depending on the bet spot.
Often only 0% to 10%, and some casinos exclude them entirely. Check the game weighting in the bonus terms.
Online casino services, including live dealer games, may not be provided to people in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. They are offered to Australians only by offshore casinos, which have no Australian consumer protection.
Live casino games carry a house edge on every bet. Play only if you are 18 or older; Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) offers free, confidential support.