Live casino brings the experience of a real casino floor directly to your screen. Real dealers, real tables, real equipment — streamed from professional studios in HD. This guide explains everything Irish players need to know about live casino.
How Live Casino Works
Live casino studios are purpose-built facilities housing multiple tables — roulette wheels, blackjack tables, baccarat shoes, and game show sets. HD cameras film the action from multiple angles. The live stream is transmitted to players via their browser or app. Players bet through an on-screen interface that overlays the live video. Results are determined by the physical equipment (the ball, the cards, the wheel) — not software.
Live Casino vs RNG Casino
Standard online casino games use an RNG (Random Number Generator) to determine outcomes. Live casino uses physical equipment operated by real dealers. Both are audited for fairness. Live casino has a more social, immersive feel; RNG games are faster and can be played in demo mode (live tables cannot).
Key Live Casino Providers
- Evolution Gaming — Market leader. Operates studios in Riga, Malta, New Jersey, and beyond. Products: Lightning Roulette, Crazy Time, Infinite Blackjack, Deal or No Deal Live.
- Pragmatic Play Live — Strong competitor; known for lower minimum stakes and consistent quality.
- Ezugi — Part of Evolution Group; popular in certain markets.
- Authentic Gaming — Streams from real casino floors (not dedicated studios).
Live Casino Games Available in Ireland
- Live Roulette — European, French, Lightning, Immersive, Speed
- Live Blackjack — Classic, Infinite, Speed, Free Bet
- Live Baccarat — Classic, Speed, Lightning, Mini
- Live Poker — Casino Hold'em, Three Card, Ultimate Texas Hold'em
- Game Shows — Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, Mega Ball, Deal or No Deal
Getting Started with Live Casino
Register at a licensed casino that includes a live casino lobby. Most live tables require a minimum stake of €1–€5. No download is required — live casino runs directly in your browser or app. For the best experience, use a stable internet connection (10Mbps+ recommended for smooth HD streaming).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live casino is an online casino format where real dealers operate physical equipment (roulette wheels, card tables) in professional studios, streaming the game live to players. Players bet via an on-screen interface and interact with the dealer in real time.
Live casino replicates the experience of a physical casino table. The main difference is you're playing remotely via a live stream rather than in person. The equipment, rules, and house edges are the same as a physical casino table.
Most live casino tables have a minimum bet of €1–€5. Some specialist tables (Pragmatic Play Live) start from €0.10–€0.50. VIP and high-roller tables have higher minimums (€25–€100+).
No. GRAI issued only remote betting licences in 2026. Casino gaming licences are expected 2027–2028. Irish live casino players use MGA, UKGC, or Gibraltar-licensed casinos.
Live Casino vs RNG Casino: What's the Difference?
| Feature | Live casino | RNG casino |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | Real human, streamed live | Computer algorithm |
| Cards/wheel | Physical, dealt in real time | Virtual, generated by RNG |
| Social element | Chat with dealer and players | Solo play |
| Speed | Slower (waits for dealer) | Faster (instant) |
| Mobile data use | Higher (HD video stream) | Low |
Popular Live Casino Games Available in Ireland
| Game | Provider | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Roulette | Evolution | ~2.7% |
| Speed Blackjack | Evolution | ~0.5% (basic strategy) |
| Crazy Time | Evolution | 3.9% |
| Live Baccarat | Multiple | 1.06% (banker bet) |
Written by Mark Craic, editor at CraicBet. See how we review.