What is a live casino and how it works - playing with real dealers online

Live casino is a format of online games in which real croupiers conduct game rounds in a studio or ground casino, and the video stream is broadcast to players in a browser or application. Unlike roulette and blackjack with a random number generator (RNG), here the result is determined by the real physical components: a ball, cards or a deck.

1. Live Casino System Components

1. Studio or live casino

Professionally equipped studio with multiple gaming tables;

High-speed connection and multi-camera shooting;

Lighting and sound control.

2. Croupier (dealer)

Certified game operator: distributes cards, rotates roulette, announces results;

Conducts a dialogue with players via chat - creates an atmosphere of a land casino.

3. Video stream

Real-time encoding (usually H.264) at a rate of at least 25-30 FPS;

SD or HD quality depending on the speed channel of the user.

4. Platform and software

Game interface (HTML5/WebRTC): broadcast window, betting table, statistics;

Integration with account balance, buttons "Bet," "Repeat," "Cancel";

Secure connection over SSL.

5. Server and bid processing

Reception and control of bets in real time;

Matching bets with round results;

Instant winnings.

2. Technical process of the round

Stage	Description
1. Acceptance of bets	Players place bets in the interface window before closing the reception (usually 20-30 seconds).
2. Round start	The dealer spins a tape measure or hands out cards; cameras record everything live.
3. Video processing	Coding and signal transmission to CDN servers; minimum delay is 1-2 seconds.
4. Determination of the result	The physical outcome (number, card) is recognized by the operator software; the result is transmitted to the system.
5. Payments	The server instantly calculates the winnings and updates the player's balance.
6. New cycle	Bets are opened again - the round is repeated according to the same scheme.

3. Player interaction

Rates and Limits

Selection of the area (field) on the table; minimum and maximum amounts vary by table.

Chat with dealer

Entering text messages, the dealer answers orally or in chat.

Statistics and history

Window with the results of previous rounds, percentage of numbers/combinations.

Acceleration functions

"Bet Behind" (bet for another player), "Auto Repeat" to repeat the last bet.

4. Features for Australian players

1. Licensing

Australia regulates gambling at the state level; international platforms usually operate under licence from Malta or Curaçao, but are available to locals.

2. Payment methods

Support for POLi, Neosurf, credit cards, e-wallets and sometimes cryptocurrencies.

3. Commissions and speed

Instantaneous deposits; live casino conclusions can take from several hours to a day.

4. Regional restrictions

Some providers limit geolocation rates; VPN use violates the rules.

5. Benefits and risks

Advantages

Authenticity: physical process and lively atmosphere

Transparency: easy to see result generation

Interactivity: communicating with the dealer and other players

Risks

Network delays can lead to "missed" rounds

Higher minimum rates compared to RNG games
Possibility of geoblocks and regional restrictions

6. Popular live casino providers

Provider	Counters
Evolution	Multicamera Studios, Dream Catcher
Pragmatic Play Live	Licensed Games, Adaptive UI
Ezugi	Mobile optimization, on-demand gaming
Vivo Gaming	Branded tables, VIP lounges

Conclusion

Live casino combines the convenience of online gaming with the realism of a real casino. Modern video transmission technologies, integration with game balance and high-quality dealer work create an exciting gameplay available directly in the browser without installing a client. It is especially in demand in Australia due to the variety of payments and licensed platforms.