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Live casino software provider comparisons


As is the case in the RNG gaming world, few casinos offering live gambling do so with an 'in-house' developed software solution.  In most cases the live dealer software platform and all associated services like the video feed technology, dealer studio and dealers themselves are outsourced to a third party provider.  Of course there are exceptions  but in the main, the interface and dealers you find at one casino are unlikely to be exclusive to that casino.

In many respects your choice of live dealer casino should hinge largely on the platform provider and the attributes of its offering.

Two of the large RNG software developers, Microgaming and Playtech have aggressively entered the live gaming space offering live dealer services to their licensee casinos.  A number of live dealer 'pure plays' have also recently emerged - organizations specializing in this technology to the exclusion of any RNG games.  The below takes a brief look at the emerging players in live dealer gaming and what we like/dislike about their offerings.

[Note: the below are Livedealer.org editorial ratings.  For casino player ratings click here]

Platform provider: We like We don't like Overall Rating Licensee Casinos
Evolution Gaming

 

  • impressive licensee base;
  • dedicated to live dealer gaming;
  • 'TV' quality large video stream;
  • stream tolerant to slower connection speeds;
  • player controllable stream views;
  • browser based games;
  • large table/dealer range 24/7 (100+ studio tables);
  • fast blackjack deal (8s)
  • iPad, Android  (4.1+) enabled HTML5 games
  • Private casino branded rooms
  • no free play option;
  • No US players

 

888 Live

Betvictor

William Hill

Unibet

Grosvenor

Ladbrokes

PartyCasino

Betsson

Paf

Playtech:

Playtech Asia
+
Playtech Europe
+
Playtech TV gaming

 

 

  • size, reputation, operating history;
  • browser based games available;
  • game range - blackjack, baccarat, roulette, sicbo, casino hold'em, TV games;
  • video feed - especially from new European dealer room;
  • platform probity and security - TST audited and compliant;
  • large table/dealer range 24/7;
  • dual platform;
  • 'TV' quality full screen mode (Euro platform)
  • iPad, Android (4.1+) enabled games
  • no free play option;
  • time between deals - 30s;
  • No US players

bet365

William Hill

BetFred

EuroGrand

PaddyPower

Betfair

Gala Casino

21 Nova

BetFred

Europa

Tropez

Titan

Microgaming

 

  • size, reputation, operating history;
  • platform probity and security - eCOGRA audited and compliant;
  • game range - roulette, baccarat and now blackjack;
  • play multiple games concurrently.
  • bet behind and fast play (15s b/w deals) for blackjack;
  • video quality adjustable, game view options.
  • no free play option;
  • no dealer chat;
  • No US players

32Red

Royal Vegas

Roxy Palace

10Bet

EntwineTech

 

  • game range;
  • large bet ranges and bet limits for high rollers;
  • large table/dealer range;
  • playable at well known operators;
  • large table dealer range 24/7.
  • busy interface;
  • video quality and deal lag;
  • No US players
 

888 Live

VCbetAsia

Bodog Asia

 

  • free play option available;
  • game range (Asian flavour);
  • information rich lobby;
  • other table state of play updates;
  • fast deal options;
  • Bodog Girls
  • no dealer chat;
  • no blackjack;
  • No US players
 

Bodog88

Fun88

Vera&John

Ho Gaming

 

  • game range;
  • simple, uncluttered interface;
  • playable at well known operators;
  • large table dealer range 24/7
  • no dealer chat;
  • video not tolerant to slow connections;
  • No US players
 

Bodog88

Betvictor

138Sungame

Vuetec

 

  • free play option available;
  • browser based (Java)games available;
  • game range;
  • time between deals -  20s;
  • vision streamed from a real 'bricks and mortar' casino;
  • able to preview games before registering an account;
  • games available 24/7;
  • video quality tolerant to slow net connections.
  • Java based interface & graphics a little clunky;
  • size of video feed;
  • video quality at fast Internet connections;
  • No US players
 

Lucky Live

Dublinbet

Visionary iGaming

 

  • free play option available;
  • browser based;
  • game range;
  • simple, uncluttered interface;
  • entertaining dealers;
  • US players OK (@ 5dimes)
  • Costa Rica based;
  • video not tolerant to slow connections;
 

Fairway

Celtic

5dimes

Castle

Smart Live Proprietary

 

  • UK Gambling Commission license;
  • available on Sky and Freesat;
  • 'TV' quality large video stream (if you have tv access!);
  • browser based games available;
  • free play option available.
  • games not presently available 24/7;
  • time between deals - 30 to 40s;
  • lag between actual and virtual deals and buffering;
  • No US players
Smart Live
CWC Gaming

 

  • free play option available (baccarat, roulette, sicbo only);
  • browser based games available;
  • game range;
  • dealer selection;
  • time between deals - 20s;
  • bet limit range and high baccarat limits;
  • choice of classic and 3D versions;
  • live casino streaming 'pioneer'.
 
  • Costa Rica based;
  • Currently not operating!
  • No US players
 
NOT IN OPERATION
BetPhoenix Proprietary

 

  • free play option available;
  • browser based games available;
  • dealer selection;
  • time between deals - 15s;
  • US players OK
  • Costa Rica based;
  • 'one to many' blackjack;
  • American Roulette;
  • operators of dubious standing

BetPhoenix

Bogart's

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