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.
| 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;
-
|
|
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;
-
|
|
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;
-
|
|
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;
-
|
 |
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;
-
|
|
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;
-
|
|
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;
-
|
|
Lucky Live
Dublinbet |
| Visionary iGaming
|
- free play option available;
- browser based;
- game range;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- entertaining dealers;
(@ 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;
-
|
|
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!
-
|
|
NOT IN OPERATION |
| BetPhoenix Proprietary
|
- free play option available;
- browser based games available;
- dealer selection;
- time between deals - 15s;
|
- Costa Rica based;
- 'one to many' blackjack;
- American Roulette;
- operators of dubious standing
|
|
BetPhoenix
Bogart's |
