| Platform provider: |
We like |
We don’t like |
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);
- studio ambience, variety;
- fast blackjack deal (8s);
- iPad, Android (4.1+) enabled HTML5 games;
- large private casino branded rooms;
- multiple simultaneous table play;
- full disclosure of house rules & RTP %;
- live studio support for players (rather than being referred to casino support)
- robust license & regulation;
- dealers
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888 Live
William Hill
Unibet
Grosvenor
PartyCasino
Bwin
Betvictor
Betsson
Paf
FullTilt
PokerStars
Genting |
| Playtech |
- impressive licensee base;
- size, reputation, operating history;
- browser based games available;
- game range – blackjack, baccarat, roulette, sicbo, dragon tiger, poker variations, baccarat variations;
- video clarity (when working) – especially from new European dealer room;
- studio ambience, variety;
- platform probity and security – TST audited and compliant;
- large table/dealer range 24/7;
- dual platform, Euro and Asian dealer games;
- iPad, Android (4.1+) enabled games
- multiple simultaneous table play
- full disclosure of house rules
- robust license & regulation;
- dealers
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- no free play option;
- occasional audio and video bugs for mobile play
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bet365
William Hill
EuroGrand
PaddyPower
Betfair
BetFred
Europa
Tropez
Titan
Ladbrokes |
| Microgaming |
- size, reputation, operating history;
- platform probity and security – eCOGRA audited and compliant;
- game range – roulette, baccarat, blackjack, hold’em poker
- play multiple games concurrently.
- bet behind and fast play (15s b/w deals) for blackjack;
- video quality adjustable, game view options.
- robust license & regulation
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- no free play option;
- studio ambience;
- diminishing licensee numbers;
- robotic dealers
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Royal Vegas
PlatinumPlay
Dublinbet |
| Extreme Live Gaming |
- London studio;
- size, reputation of corporate group (Novomatic);
- platform probity and security – eCOGRA audited and compliant;
- invite player ratings of their product…eager to improve;
- full disclosure of house rules & RTP rates;
- feature rich, intuitive UI;
- video and audio quality;
- robust license & regulation
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- no free play option;
- published blackjack RTP rate wrong
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Betvictor
Mr Green
Leo Vegas
Betsson |
| Media Live Casino |
- reasonable game range;
- extensive regulator certification;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- very good video and audio quality;
- mobile compatible (iOS, Android, Windows)
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- no free play option;
- limited number of tables
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Betvictor
710Live Casino |
| Net Entertainment |
- size, reputation, operating history;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- playable at well known operators;
- free play available (on limited basis);
- good video and audio quality
- robust license & regulation
- limited free play option for new players on roulette tables
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- limited game range;
- use of shufflemaster;
- studio ambience
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888
Betsson
Mr Green
Leo Vegas
Unibet |
| Amaya/HoGaming |
- reasonable game range;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- good video and audio quality;
- playable at well known operators;
- reasonable table & dealer range available 24/7
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- no free play option;
- studio ambience;
- video not tolerant to slow connections
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Intercasino
138.com |
| Opus Gaming |
- massive game range (Asian flavour);
- large table/dealer range 24/7
- information rich lobby;
- information rich, intuitive play interface;
- other table state of play updates;
- big limit range;
- mobile compatible;
- good video quality
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- no free play option;
- no dealer chat;
- no 7 seat blackjack
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Dafabet
M88 |
| Portomaso Gaming / Wirex |
- robust certification and licensing;
- studio and in-casino games;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- mobile playable;
- high quality video for studio games
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- no free play option;
- studio games not available 24/7;
- video problematic on mobile
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Leo Vegas
Betsson
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| Ezugi |
- multiple studio and in-casino streams;
- solid UI for smaller provider;
- full disclosure of house rules and return to player rates;
- first live dealer provider in the US (via Gold Nugget Casino, Atlantic City);
- mobile compatible;
- game range;
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- Curacao licensed;
- no free play option;
- their Cambodian casino tables
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Leo Vegas
Dublinbet
Gold Nugget |
| Visionary iGaming |
- free play option available;
- browser based;
- game range;
- simple, uncluttered interface;
- entertaining dealers;
 (@ BetOnline)
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- Costa Rica based;
- small, inset video;
- not mobile compatible;
- video low res and not tolerant to slow connections
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Fairway
Dublinbet
Celtic
BetOnline
5dimes |
| Authentic Gaming |
- in-casino streams;
- multiple bricks and mortar casino options;
- La Partage and En Prison rules;
- mobile compatible;
- playable at well known operators.
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Unibet
Leo Vegas |
| Bodog Asia |
- free play option available;
- game range (Asian flavour);
- information rich lobby;
- other table state of play updates;
- mobile compatible;
- fast deal options
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- no dealer chat;
- no 7 seat blackjack;
- average video stream
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Bodog88
Vera&John |
| Netplay TV |
- free play option available;
- UK Gambling Commission regulated/licensed;
- information rich lobby;
- TV quality video stream;
- mobile compatible (1st real money casino App in UK App Store);
- playable at well known, reputable operators
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- roulette only;
- game show look & feel;
- not available 24/7
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Supercasino
Jackpot 247 |
| Xpro Gaming |
- impressive game range;
- large table/dealer range 24/7;
- mobile compatible;
- nice studio;
- reasonable video and audio stream
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- no free play option;
- game house rules not provided;
- lack of transparency on regulatory license/certification credentials
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EveryMatrix casinos |
Actual Gaming
(formerly Vuetec) |
- free play option available;
- vision streamed from a real ‘bricks and mortar’ casino;
- able to preview games before registering an account;
- video tolerant to slow net connections
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- limited game range;
- size of video feed;
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Dublinbet |
| EntwineTech |
- game range;
- large bet ranges and bet limits for high rollers;
- large table/dealer range 24/7;
- playable at well known operators
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- no free play option
- busy interface;
- video quality and deal lag
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188Bet |
Smart Live Gaming
(not operating) |
- ‘TV’ quality large video stream;
- browser based games available;
- free play option available
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Smart Live |
| Global Gaming Labs |
- reasonable game range;
- good limit range;
- busty dealers;
- good video quality;
- browser based games available;
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- no free play option;
- Costa Rica based;
- bad audio;
- occasional bugs with interface selections (including bet placement);
- not mobile compatible
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5dimes |
| Vivo Gaming |
- outstanding game range (including craps, they claim);
- large table/dealer range 24/7;
- mobile (Android) compatible;
- multiple studios to choose from
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- game house rules not provided;
- lack of transparency with operation details;
- clunky play interface
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EveryMatrix casinos |
