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PA online casinos are up and running, and growing fast.

If you are 21 years or older and inside Pennsylvania state lines, you can now enjoy online slots, table games, and video poker from your desktop computer or mobile devices.

This page contains all the information you need to start playing at online casinos in PA.

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Below is a guide to the games you can play for free and for realmoney at PA online casinos. After that, you’ll find information on apps, bonuses, safety, and geolocationtechnology.

Regulated casinos also include protection for problem gamblers, which we cover at the end of this page.

Best online casinos in Pennsylvania 2021

Real money and free online casino games in Pennsylvania

You can play most games at PA casinos online for fun. Playing games in demomode, or with play-money chips, allows you to find the titles you like before you gamble.

The only category of games that are notavailable for free play is live dealer table games. You can watch them, though you will not be able to wager on them – at least yet.

The current offerings on real money online casinos in PA are growing, and fast. Casino sites regularly add new games as they are approved by the PA Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

We offer an overview of how diverse these casino game categories are. Keep in mind that the most prominent New Jersey online casinos offer more than 600 titles.

Play PA online casino games for real money

The number of Pennsylvania online casinos is now in double-digits. All of the PA casino apps are available 24/7 and offer online slots, video poker, and table games such as roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. Use this table to compare the real money casinos in PA.

Rank	PA Casinos	Bonus Offer	Progressive	Slots	Play Now!
1.	BetMGM Casino	$25 Free + 100% up to $1,000	Divine Fortune + Mercy of the Gods	80+	Play Now!
2.	Caesars Casino	100% up to $500	N/A	36+	Play Now!
3.	FanDuel Casino	$200 Risk-Free	N/A	25+	Play Now!
4.	Unibet Casino	$10 Free + 100% up to $500	Jackpot Shores + Divine Fortune	75+	Play Now!
5.	Fox Bet Casino	100% up to $1500	N/A	12+	Play Now!
6.	DraftKings Casino	$45 Free + 100% up to $1500	N/A	25+	Play now!
7.	BetRivers Casino	100% up to $250	Divine Fortune	50+	Play Now!
8.	Sugarhouse Casino	100% up to $250	Divine Fortune	70+	Play Now!
9.	Hollywood Casino	$10 Free + 100% up to $502	Divine Fortune	80+	Play Now!
10.	PokerStars Casino	100% up to $1500	N/A	25+	Play Now!

PA online slots

Slots are the biggest category of games for any online casino. You can expect to see over 200 games listed on some sites and you’ll need some way to sort the list of slot titles.

Firstly, casinos will feature their most popular games. You can use filters to search by, e.g., the number of reels, game developer, progressive jackpots, and so on.

If you enjoy live casino slots, then you will be able to play a lot of these online. You can search by name, or browse the listings for IGT, Bally, or another live slot studio.

Many online casinos feature classic games, e.g., Wheel of Fortune, Cleopatra, and WolfRun. You can also find traditional three-reel slots. Online slot studios like IGT created these.

When you browse the tiled graphics for slots to enjoy, you’ll see progressivejackpots listed underneath many of them. These pools can get massive, up to $1 million or more.

Table games at PA online casinos

Tablegames are a broad category, although it mostly covers all the casino games played on the greenfelt.

While most are card-based, dice and roulette wheels also fall under table games. Live dealer games are in this category; however, we will cover them separately.

This list is for the software-based versions:

• Blackjack: There are a lot of variations of basic blackjack rules. These include games with side bets, multi-hand games and entertaining variants like Blackjack Switch, Free Bet Blackjack, and Spanish 21.
• Roulette: You can bet your favorite numbers or try complex betting systems with online roulette. Where available, choose the European roulette wheel because the single zero reduces the house edge.
• Casino poker games: A lot of card-based table games use poker-hand rankings. Online casinos have Caribbean Stud, three-card poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, and Casino Hold ’em.
• Baccarat: Two of the three bets you can place in baccarat have a very low house edge. As long as you avoid the “tie” bet, this favorite among high rollers can be entertaining.
• Craps: With two betting phases and the chance to go on a hot streak as long as no 7s are rolled, craps is a lively live casino game. This appears at some online casinos, which gives you a chance to learn the complex bets.

Live dealer casinos in Pennsylvania

In other states, live dealer table games have become the go-to for many players and soon, they’ll be available in PA. With these, you’ll bet online although the action will be dealt in real-time from studios in PA live casinos. Bets will settle automatically.

Games available include blackjack (where you play on a seven-handed table), roulette, three-card poker, Casino Hold ’em, and baccarat.

Keep in mind, you need to act before the timer runs down in these games. Otherwise, your hand will be folded (or you’ll stand), depending on the game.

You can chat via text with the dealers and other players while you play. The added social element, plus the ability to watch the cards being dealt, make these increasingly popular games.

Video poker and novelty games

PA casinos allow you to play video poker games online. These include bonus poker and multi-hand variations, as well as traditional titles.

Pennsylvania online casino apps

There are pros and cons to online casino apps compared to mobile-friendly websites.

With apps, you often find only a limited number of game titles, along with account and cashier functionality. Compared to the hundreds of games you can play on your browser, this is a significant drawback.

On the positive side, having the graphics stored on your phone helps the games initialize faster. If you have ever had to wait for a bonus game to load on your mobile device after you hit it on a slot, you know how frustrating this can be.

Are the online casinos in Pennsylvania safe?

All online casinos in PA are licensed and under the jurisdiction of the PennsylvaniaGaming Control Board (PGCB).

Players are protected by know your customer (KYC) guidelines and responsible gaming laws. The games are tested for integrity and fairness. A complaint and dispute process is available if necessary.

When it comes to Pennsylvania online casinos, you really can’t get any safer.

The PGCB stated early in the licensing process that they have a deliberate, slow approach. This includes testing periods for new apps and websites. With the licenses for online casinos in Pennsylvania held by local live casinos and racetrack casinos, you’ll have trusted brand names behind each of the apps.

A major concern for players new to casino games is the fairness of the spins or deals. At regulated casinos, games are regularly audited and the expected return-to-player (RTP) percentages are published. While each game has a small edge in favor of the house, you can be sure that you are getting a fair shot at winning and it’s in line with the published figures.

Casino bonus offers in Pennsylvania

With a lot of real money online casinos opening in PA in quick succession, you can be sure they will be competing to attract new players.

This means 2021 is a perfect time to take advantage of their marketing budgets. Casino bonuses take four primary forms, and not every casino will offer them all. If not, the bonuses they do offer will need to be generous.

Here are the main types of casino bonuses:

• No-deposit welcome bonus: A popular way to attract new players is to offer free play for registering. This bonus is usually a small amount (between $10 and $25). You’ll need to wager it a number of times before you can withdraw it. These offers can start your casino bankroll, if you get lucky. If not, then you’ll have a chance to check out the real-money slot titles without any personal risk.
• Matched deposit bonuses: This is the most common form of a casino welcome bonus in PA. Your first deposit will be matched 100%, usually up to around $300, though sometimes much higher. You then get 30 to 60 days to meet the specified playthrough (wagering) requirements.
• Loyalty/comp point schemes: Some casinos will tie their online comp point schemes together with their live casino. Others have separate schemes, with complex tier systems unlocking progressively bigger bonuses. For high rollers, these loyalty schemes often have a VIP level, too.
• One-off promotions: How active a casino is with promos can make a big difference to your bankroll over time. These vary widely, and include double points deals, reload bonuses, promos linked to new games and free chips for sharing on social media.

While nothing is stopping you from taking up several casino bonuses, keep in mind that these are restricted to one per household for each casino. Many players have been tempted to sign up their entire family for a free-play offer only to find their accounts to be closed down quickly.

Licensed and legal PA casinos vs. offshore casinos

For many years, the only way to play online casino games in Pennsylvania was to risk your money at offshore casinos. While there were some limited legal options with sweepstakescasinos, the new legal PA internet casinos effectively remove the need to take this risk.

Offshore casinos are usually based in the Caribbean or Central America and their legal status is uncertain. While their host nation licenses them, they are not recognized or licensed by any US authority and our banks are legally obliged to block payments to them.

A greater concern is the lack of oversight and controls. Many offshore casinos have disappeared over the years, and many players have faced significant issues getting their winnings paid. If you have a dispute with an offshore casino, there is no industry body or organization to help you.

With PA casinos under the watchfuleye of the PGCB, they are licensed to accept conventional payment methods and thoroughly tested. There is no longer any reason to risk playing at an offshore site.

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Geolocation and PA casinos

You will be able to access the PA online casinos fromanywhere. However, playing games for real money and making deposits can only be made within PA state lines.

Pennsylvania casinos will not allow real-money play if there is any doubt about your location. In New Jersey, this led to a lot of “falsenegatives.” Players who were on mobile devices near state borders were sometimes flagged as being outside of the state.

Fortunately, those initial problems were ironed out and geolocation technology is more reliable.

If you are using a VPN or proxyserver, you might still experience issues. Mobile users on 4G and close to the state border who experience problems can download additionalgeolocationsoftware in some cases.

Wi-Fi data is difficult to fake, and if you are not using a VPN, desktop players are unlikely to experience geolocation issues.

PA casinos eligible to offer online gambling in Pennsylvania

PA Online Casino	Launch Date
Sugarhouse Online Casino PA	July 17, 2019
Hollywood Casino	July 15, 2019
Parx Casino PA	July 15, 2019
PokerStars Casino	Nov. 4, 2019
Unibet via Mohegan Sun Pocono	Nov. 12, 2019
FanDuel Casino via Valley Forge	Jan. 24, 2020
BetAmerica (Presque Isle Downs)	Jan. 28, 2020
BetRivers (Rivers Philadelphia)	Jan. 30, 2020
Caesars Online Casino (Harrah's Philadelphia)	April 23, 2020
DraftKings Casino (Hollywood)	May 1, 2020
Wind Creek Casino	July 24, 2020
PlayLive! (Live! Casino & Hotel)	Aug. 14, 2020
BetMGM (Hollywood)	Dec. 1, 2020
Golden Nugget NJ	TBD

In total, there are 12 licensed casinos that can legally offer online casino games, including slots and blackjack.

• Harrah’s Philadelphia
• Hollywood Casino
• Meadows Casino
• Mohegan Sun Pocono
• Mount Airy Casino Resort
• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
• Parx Casino
• Presque Isle Downs
• Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
• Rivers Casino Philadelphia (formerly SugarHouse Casino)
• Wind Creek Casino Resort (formerly Sands Bethlehem)
• Valley Forge Resort Casino

In the first month of 2020, FanDuel Casino, BetAmerica, and BetRivers Casino launched just before the Super Bowl. The long-awaited Caesars Online Casino in partnership with Harrah’s Philadelphia followed in April.

Rivers Philadelphia (Formerly SugarHouse Casino) was the first brick-and-mortar casino to offer two different online casino skins under its casino license: PlaySugarHouse and BetRivers. The latter is integrated with the Rivers Pittsburgh online sportsbook that carries the same BetRivers name. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh did not obtain an online casino license.

On May 1, 2020, DraftKings Online Casino went live, becoming the second interactive gaming site under the Hollywood Casino license. Meadows, DraftKings’ land-based partner for online sports betting, does not hold an online casino license. But both Meadows and Hollywood are owned by Penn National Gaming, which has a market-access deal with DraftKings.

FanDuel and DraftKings originally launched online casinos that were integrated with their sportsbooks. Now, both have stand-alone online casino apps live in PA.

In late July 2020, Wind Creek Bethlehem dove into the online betting scene, launching the Wind Creek online casino through a partnership with Pala Interactive.

Live Pennsylvania casinos

There are currently 12 licensed gambling properties in the state of Pennsylvania, with another casino in the works in Philadelphia’s Stadium Park.

According to PGCB, this includes 10 stand-alone and racetrack casinos and two smaller resort casinos. The former two are Category 1 and 2 casinos, while the latter falls into Category 3. These gaming establishments employ approximately 18,000 people and generate close to $1.4 billion in tax revenue annually.

Mini-casinos: The next phase of Pennsylvania casino development

As part of its gambling expansion law passed in October 2017, the state had the ability to issue up to tenCategory 4 licenses. These licenses allow for mini-casinos with 300-750 slots. A supplemental license costing $2.5 million allows these satellite casino properties to offer up to 30 table games as well.

The process for the issuance of mini-casino licensing involves a series of auctions. The preliminary auctions began in January 2018 and were limited only to the licensed Category 1 and 2 casinos. The first license went to Penn National, who spent $50.1 million to secure a location 50 miles south of its existing Hollywood Casino. During the first round of auctions, PGCB awarded five licenses.

The PGCB ran a second round of auctions on Sept. 3, 2019 but there were no bidders this time around. As a result, the five remaining licenses will go unclaimed. In all, $114 million in license fees were raised.

Pennsylvania problem gambling support

A system for self-exclusion for problemgamblers is available at live casinos in Pennsylvania.

This program involves filling out some forms, providing a photo ID, and voluntarily requesting one-year, five-year or lifetime exclusion.

A list of excluded people is distributed to all live casinos. Then it is the casinos’ responsibility is to prevent those people from entering gaming areas.

Removal from this list (for the shorter periods) does not happen automatically. After the period expires, individuals must request their removal personally.

Online gambling prevents new challenges when it comes to the management of problem gambling. For the majority to enjoy safe gambling online, support systems need to be in place for players who experience issues.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Commission manages this support program.

Here is what legal Pennsylvania online casinos must provide:

• A prominentlink to their responsible gambling information page.
• Tools for time-out, self-exclusion and betting limits.
• A list of questions to assess whether you or someone you know has a gambling problem.
• Links to support organizations and therapists.

Support programs in the state include:

Overview of Pennsylvania’s casino industry

The Pennsylvania casino industry is relatively young. Casinos only became legal in 2004. Yet, in the dozen or so years in existence, the industry quickly became a powerhouse. Now it is the second-largest commercial casino industry in the country judging by gross revenue, trailing only Nevada.

Thanks to steep tax rates, Pennsylvania casinos actually generate more tax revenue for the state than Nevada does. That number has gotten even bigger thanks to the gambling expansion law passed in the fall of 2017.

Here is a look at the history of the Pennsylvania casino industry, starting with the latest news and moving back towards the casino industry’s more humble beginnings:

The year began on a high, but that soon changed as the spread of COVID-19 led to the shuttering of all retail casinos and racetracks in PA by mid-March. That meant furloughs for casino employees and falling casino stock prices.

Online sportsbooks were also hit hard, with most sports sidelined for a lengthy period of time.

On a positive note, three more online casinos joined the market before the Super Bowl. The FanDuel online casino made quite a splash, surging to highest handle and revenue earner after its first full month in February.

The long-awaited Caesars sportsbook went live on March 10 in partnership with Harrah’s Philadelphia, bringing the state’s online sports betting apps to a total of nine. The Caesars online casino followed on April 23, making it nine internet casinos too. An online poker room under the WSOP.com name is expected to follow.

On May 1, DraftKings added an online casino product to its established online sportbook. Its online casino product is under the Hollywood Casino license, while the DraftKings sportsbook partners with Penn’s other PA property, The Meadows. Both FanDuel and DraftKings later debuted standalone online casino apps in June and July, respectively.

Wind Creek launched its first online product with an online casino in late July, and Live! Casino brought PlayLive! online casino to PA in mid-August. Live! was the only casino to launch iGaming ahead of retail openings, which are to follow in 2021.

Online wagering sparked and sportsbooks blossomed.

With sportsbooks, there were just three operations at the beginning of the year, and all were retail. By the end of the year, the Keystone State had 12 retail sportsbooks.

But eight online sportsbooks were also running by year’s end, with around 84% of all sports wagering done online. Taken together, sports betting took in more than a billion bucks in 2019.

Five online casino sites went live, the first ones launching in July, though a new Wire Act opinion likely slowed that market segment at the start.

And at long last, an online poker site finally launched. On Nov. 4, FOX Bet was joined by PokerStars Casino and PokerStars PA, making poker a reality in the Keystone State.

In October 2019, SugarHouse changed its name to Rivers Casino Philadelphia, but not before launching the first PA online sportsbook in May. PlaySugarHouse sportsbook and online casino still retain the SugarHouse name.

After a summer of bickering, the state legislature drafted a new version of the gambling expansion package, which both the House and Senate passed. Gov. Tom Wolf signed it into law on Monday, Oct. 30, 2018. The new law allows for a wide range of new gambling ventures, including:

• Online casinos
• Video gambling terminals (VGTs)
• Daily fantasy sports (DFS)
• Satellite casinos
• Sports betting

It also offered a new class of license eliminating the amenity fee in place at Valley Forge and Lady Luck Nemacolin. Valley Forge paid the fee immediately after the bill became law.

New licensing fees brought in more than $311 million for the state.

The PA Lottery launched several new games and created the online platform iLottery.

A US Supreme Court ruling allowed sports wagering to begin and nine of 12 properties immediately applied for licenses.

Total gambling revenue topped $3.4 billion.

Legislation which would legalize and regulate online gambling in Pennsylvania, and offer online gaming licenses to the state’s 12 casino properties first, was passed by the Senate. In June 2017 it was amended and passed by the House, sending it back to the Senate.

The law was approved at the end of October.

The law ushered in sportsbook wagering and video game terminals at truck stops, and a new category of “mini-casinos” was created. As part of the expansion, horse racing money from casino slot revenue was encumbered in a trust fund. The slot money was originally set aside as part of the deal which led to the 2004 approval of casinos.

Casinos set a revenue record of $3.227 billion.

Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin opened in July 2013.

Valley Forge Casino Resort opened its doors in March 2012 becoming the first Category 3 licensed casino in Pennsylvania.

After several ownership changes and failed financing plans with no construction to date, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted to revoke the Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia gaming license in December 2010.

SugarHouse Casino opened its first phase in Philadelphia in September 2010.

Pennsylvania passed a law in January 2010, authorizing table game operations at the state’s licensed racino, casino, and resort casino properties. The law also clarified the size and scope of gaming and other operations at the state’s three different categories of gaming licensees, including:

• Allowing up to 250 table games and 5,000 slot machines at Category 1 racino facilities
• Allowing 250 table games and 5,000 slot machines at Category 2 stand-alone casinos. These properties were also authorized to operate amenities including restaurants, spas, and entertainment options, but not hotels.
• Allowing up to 600 slot machines and 50 table games at Category 3 resort casinos. These gaming facilities can include attached hotels.

Parx Casino standalone gaming facility opened its doors in December .

Rivers Casino opened in Pittsburgh, PA’s Chateau neighborhood along the Ohio River in September.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem opened on the Bethlehem Works development site in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in May 2009. Table games were added in July 2010. The property officially changed ownership to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in June 2019. The casino is now known as Wind Creek Bethlehem.

Hollywood Casino opened at Penn National racetrack in February 2008.

Mount Airy Casino Resort officially opened in the Poconos in November 2007, becoming the first Pennsylvania casino with lodging.

The Meadows Casino began as a temporary casino adjacent to the racetrack in Washington County, PA in June 2007. The permanent casino opened in 2009.

Presque Isle Downs casino and horse racing track near Erie, Pennsylvania opened in February 2007.

A slots parlor began operation at Harrah’s Philadelphia racetrack on the Chester waterfront. Table games went live at the property in 2010.

Parx Casino opened as a temporary gaming facility at the former Philadelphia Park racetrack in December 2006.

Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia is granted one of five stand-alone casino licenses for a soon-to-be-built property located along the Delaware River in South Philadelphia. The project fell apart, resulting in PGCB revoking the license in 2010.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs became the state’s first slot parlor after opening its doors in November 2006 at a harness track near Wilkes-Barre.

State lawmakers made a number of amendments to horse track security bill authorizing both the use of 61,000 slot machines at racetracks and other new casino locations across Pennsylvania. Lawmakers rushed the bill through the House and Senate over the Fourth of July weekend, then quickly became law before any real opposition to casino gambling had a chance to oppose it.

The bill ultimately authorized the issue of three separate categories of slot machine licenses. These included:

• Category 1 for existing racetracks.
• Category 2 for designated tourist areas, including two in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburgh.
• Category 3 for resorts.

Former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell runs for Pennsylvania Governor. He wins on a campaign that includes support for the idea of allowing slot machines at racetracks in an effort to lower property taxes.

Under Then-Governor Tom Ridge the State Legislature came close to legalizing riverboat casinos. The state’s anti-gambling movement began to grow and Gov. Ridge said he would veto any gambling bill not approved by referendum. Eventually the entire idea was scrapped.

A statewide survey found 48 percent of Pennsylvania residents supported legalized riverboat gambling and just 38 percent were opposed. However, Then-Governor Robert P. Casey claimed to be opposed to gambling and threatened to veto any gambling legislation passed in the state.

First developed under Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode, and championed by mayoral successor Ed Rendell, a proposal to allow riverboat gambling in Philadelphia made it to the state legislature. The claim was it would create $25 million in new revenue for the city and 11,500 new jobs. However, the House of Representatives voted against it in November by a margin of 118-81.

Resorts Casino Hotel opened in Atlantic City, New Jersey, becoming the first legal casino in Atlantic City. Resorts and the rest of the Atlantic City Boardwalk is within 60 miles of Philadelphia. It quickly become evident that Pennsylvania residents are some of the budding Atlantic City casino industry’s best customers.

The invention of live dealer games has consumed players all over the globe. Live Blackjack, live baccarat, live roulette, and other games can now be played via live streams in crystal clear HD on almost every renowned casino site. Many agree that this is the best way for gambling online, as it brings a lot when it comes to realism.

However, just because live casinos are so widespread these days, it doesn’t mean that you should just go and pick a random website. Selecting an operator and a live dealer game should be done with caution.

There are many factors to consider, and if you’re new to live casino gambling, you should ask for some assistance. This is where my experience comes in. I have spent several years playing and reviewing live casino games and know a thing or two about them.

Most importantly, I know where all the best live dealer games can be found. In short, by reading my article, you will be able to gain knowledge on the following things:

Keep reading and you will be able to pick the right live dealer website for you in no time!

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• How I review & rate a live casino
• How to Play Live Casino Games — Step by Step Guide
• Different Types of Live Casino Games
• Things to Consider Before Playing Live Dealer Games

Ever since they first appeared, online casinos have been trying to deliver a gambling experience that is as close to land-based gambling as possible. The closest that an online casino can take you to a brick-and-mortar casino is through a live casino.

Today, almost every online casino worth its salt offers live dealer games. You can look forward to a thrilling and captivating gambling experience at a live casino, making you feel that you are not in the comforts of home, but at an actual hotel casino resort.

We have also handpicked, reviewed, and recommended some of the top live casinos in the industry. Whenever you feel like playing some live casino games, you only have to sign up at one of these casinos.

How I review & rate a live casino

Safety and Security

To some, online gambling can feel a little bit dodgy. While there are plenty of fraudulent websites out there, I made sure that all of them on my list own proper gambling licenses and are encrypted with state-of-the-art technology that guarantees your safety and anonymity.

I have taken all these factors into consideration while picking the best live dealer websites. You can be sure that each and every online casino on the list is safe, has excellent game variety, pristine software quality, rewarding bonuses, multiple payment options, and can be played on your favourite mobile device.

Brief History of Live Casinos

Once upon a time, the only way to gamble was to head over to a land-based gambling establishment. Since gambling is one of the oldest of human activities, the gambling industry is also one of the oldest. It has survived through centuries of war, unfavorable laws, legal changes, and prohibitions. In spite of all the obstacles hurled before it, the industry continues to be one of the most booming industries in the world, generating huge revenue for state coffers.

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As technology advanced, land-based casino operators saw the advantages of offering digital versions of their games online. When online gambling become popular, a number of companies such as Microgaming, Playtech, NetEnt, and others began developing and releasing newer online casino games such as slots, table games, card games, instant win games, keno and video poker.

Live dealer casinos happen to be technology’s latest gifts to gamblers. This amazing technology allows players to experience a land-based casino or a gaming studio right from the comforts of home. Players can take part in a game that is actually being played in a physical location. Since they are operated by live croupiers and are actually being played, live casino games are 100% fair. Owing to this, a large number of players prefer playing live casino games.

The Advantages of Live Dealer Casinos

Live dealer casinos have several clear benefits over regular online gambling games, as well as land-based casinos.

• Live casinos bring the land-based casino gaming experience right up to players’ homes.
• Players can interact with casino buddies as well as live dealers.
• Since the games are actually being played, they are 100% fair.
• Live casino games do not need random number generators.
• Live casinos are 100% safe and secure.
• Some live casinos pamper players with special live casino bonuses.
• Since live casinos are linked with online casinos, you can switch to online casino games whenever you wish.
• Some of the most popular live casino games are Live Blackjack, Live Sic Bo, Live Baccarat, and Live Roulette.

First of all, live casino games excel when it comes to the aspect of realism. There won’t be any virtual and pixelated tables, as all the elements of a particular game are as real as you and me.

Although playing in a land-based casino can not be matched when it comes to realism, live dealer games are as close as you can get to that atmosphere. The games are played in real-time, and the hosts are all professional dealers whom you would find in land-based rooms.

There’s also an option for interaction. Players can use the game’s chat box to communicate with the dealer and with other people who are currently playing.

Casino bonuses are another advantage. This is something that you won’t find at your local casino house. Each live dealer operator has a set of promotions with which they reward their new customers. They also have special VIP rooms for loyal players where the stakes are a little higher than usual.

Most of all, live dealer games allow you 24/7 access. You can play these games any time on whichever device you prefer. Instead of driving to your local land-based casino, you can just sit back and relax at your own home and play a round of live roulette or baccarat.

To get started at a live casino, you only have to choose one of our recommended casinos, sign up, and register a real play account.

How to Play Live Casino Games — Step by Step Guide

So, you’re entirely new to the world of online casinos and you haven’t even got the slightest clue on where to begin? Don’t worry! Just follow my step-by-step guide below, and you’ll be playing your favourite gambling games in no time.

Choosing a Casino Operator

The first thing you need to do is pick a place where you would like to play your live casino games. You should wisely choose the operator and base your choice on several things, like the size of the welcome bonuses, the number of games, the quality of software, and the number of payment options available. If you check my list above, you will find some of the best operators around.

Once you’ve made your pick, it is time to sign up on that website. The registration process is relatively easy and involves typing in your personal details, such as your full name, date of birth, residential address, email, and so on. When the registration is over, check your email to see whether your account has been verified.

Also, if a checkbox relating to the welcome bonus appears anywhere during your registration process, make sure to click on it because you want that extra money.

Deposits

Unless you got rewarded with a no deposit bonus, you must have some money into your account before being able to play real-money games on the website.

To deposit, simply navigate to the website’s cashier page and choose one of the available payment methods. Decide on the deposit amount and proceed to complete the funding of your account. The time it takes for the money to reach your account will depend on the method you have chosen, but most deposit transactions go through instantly these days.

Choosing a Live Dealer Game

Online casinos usually have a section labeled “live casino” where all their live dealer games are located. You can access this page even before you make an account on a certain website, which might not be a bad idea since you will be able to find out which games that site offers.

Once you’ve decided on the game, simply click on it and wait for it to load. If there’s a seat open at the table, you will be included in the game once the next betting round begins.

Cashing Out

You can exit the live dealer game in between any two betting rounds. Everything you are left with on your balance when quitting the game will be automatically transferred to your casino account.

Cashing out is very similar to depositing. Just navigate to the cashier page and select the amount you wish to withdraw, as well as the withdrawal method. The casino will usually have a pending period of between 24 and 48 hours during which they will process your withdrawal request. Once that period is over, you will receive your winning either instantly or within a few business days, depending on the banking method.

How do Live Casinos Work?

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When you visit a live casino, you will feel as if you have just visited a brick-and-mortar casino. This is because of the presence of real live dealers and the fact that you will actually be able to interact with the live dealers, hear casino sounds, and see casino sights. You will see the cards being flipped, the dice being shot, and the wheel being actually spun.

Thanks to advanced video streaming technology, the gaming action in a land-based casino or gaming studio can actually be streamed to players’ computers, enabling them to take part in games that are actually being played in remote locations. Technology allows you to use the zoom feature so that you can have a closer look at the gaming tables. The portfolio of games at live casinos includes Live Blackjack, Live Roulette, Live Hold’em, Live Sic Bo, Live Baccarat, and Live Craps.

To play at a live dealer casino, you may or may not have to download casino gaming software. This depends on the software platform on which your live dealer casino runs. Some live dealer casinos are download casinos while others are browser-based. In either case, you will be taking part in real live games that are streamed to your computer screen from the comforts of home.

Simultaneously, you will be granted access to a panel that enables you to place bets, read game rules, check gaming history, view your balance, and interact with the live dealer. If you happen to win and feel like tipping the dealer, you can use the tip box on your screen.

Different Types of Live Casino Games

There are several different types of live dealer games. Before you decide to play any of them, you should really check out the rules of each game and make sure that you understand how it works. Some of the games are entirely luck-based, like roulette, while others require a little more skill, as is the case with poker.

Live Baccarat

Live baccarat is one of the simplest live casino games to learn and is therefore ideal for beginner players. Just like blackjack and roulette, live baccarat games are fairly common and very popular among patrons.

The 24/7 tables include highly professional dealers, different bet sizes, multiple camera angles, and live chats.

The most popular variations of this game include mini-baccarat, baccarat squeeze and control squeeze, EZ baccarat, no commission and Dragon Tiger. Multiple providers power these games, but the best ones come from Evolution Gaming.

Live Poker

Live poker is reserved for skilled players that want to emerge into an authentic casino environment via live stream. Instead of a regular poker game where you play against other opponents, the goal of live poker is to beat the dealer.

The games offer advanced settings, including multiple camera angles, instant chat, and payout history.

The most common variations of live poker are . These and many more are made by Evolution Gaming, among other reputable providers.

Game Shows

On top of traditional casino games, online casinos also have a fair share of game show-type games that include a lot of wheel spinning and dice tossing.

The most popular game show of live casino games is called Dream Catcher. It is made by Evolution Gaming, and it features a money wheel filled with amazing prizes. Monopoly Live is probably the most elaborate game in this category as it combines the elements of the prize wheel on top of having the classic Monopoly board reserved for a special bonus round. There’s also a Deal or no Deal live game that’s inspired by the popular TV show.

Game show live games are an ideal way to take some time off of other traditional casino games and enjoy wagering in an exciting new format.

Live Roulette

Live roulette is probably the most popular live dealer game out there. Almost every online casino has at least one live roulette room, but you will often find several of them on each website.

Live roulette features attractive, communicative, and professional dealers that spin the wheel and announce the winning numbers. Some games have multiple cameras so you can switch between them and watch the action from different angles. European, French, and American roulette are all fairly common in live dealer casinos. Dual-play, double ball, double wheel, and speed roulette are also some of the live roulette variations that you can find fairly easily.

The most renowned software providers of these games include Evolution Gaming, Authentic Gaming, NetEnt and Extreme Live Gaming.

Live Blackjack

If a casino operator offers live games, chances are that several of them will be blackjack. This popular card game is played all over the world, and its live dealer version is a must-try.

Professional dealers count cards quickly and keep the action going at a fast pace. They are also very communicative and friendly towards players. In fact, there’s a special kind of live blackjack called Blackjack Party, where dealers act more like talk show hosts and talk about interesting topics and trends.

Other variations include common draw, infinite blackjack, early payout, and others. The best live blackjack games are powered by software providers such as Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Extreme Live Gaming, and Lucky Streak.

Super Sic Bo

Super Sic Bo is a live casino game inspired by the traditional Chinese game often found in Asian casinos. The rules are fairly simple and include predicting the value of three dice being thrown by the dealer.

There are eight different bets you can take, and these are pretty similar to roulette bets, so if you’re familiar with those, you will get the hang of Sic Bo relatively quickly.

Super Sic Bo from Evolution Gaming is currently the most popular live instalment of this game in live dealer casinos.

Live Casino Software Providers

Software is essential for a live casino to function, and this software is provided by third-party online casino gaming software providers such as Microgaming and others. In fact, the most significant provider of live casino gaming software is Microgaming, which is widely acclaimed for its mammoth portfolio of games and thrilling jackpot networks.

Other dominant providers of live casino gaming software are Evolution Gaming and Playtech. The live gaming action is streamed to players’ computers from sophisticated gaming studios in Latvia.

CWC Gaming and Vuetec are also noted live casino software providers. Vuetec is associated with a real land-based casino, the Fitzwilliam’s Casino and Card Club, which is based in Ireland. The gaming action is live streamed from this popular land-based casino.

Things to Consider Before Playing Live Dealer Games

Picking the right website and game seems simple enough. However, there are still a few things worth considering before dwelling into the world of live dealer casinos.

Internet Connection

These games are all played through live streams, meaning that they require a stable internet connection.

If the speed of your Internet is low, the game will simply be projected in low quality, which beats the purpose, as you would have the best experience if the game is running in HD.

Worst yet, slow internet connection might not allow you to access the game anyway or may cause you to be kicked out of the game in the middle of the betting round.

Device Preference

The majority of players play their live dealer games on personal computers, and the websites I included on my list are perfect for such a device. The majority of games don’t require you to download any kind of special software, and you can access them directly from the browser.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to play these games on your mobile device, you would want to find an operator that is compatible with the latest iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets. Some casino sites even have free downloadable apps that are specifically designed for mobile players.

While live casino games are not very demanding in terms of hardware and software, make sure that you have a relatively new device so the games can run as smoothly as possible.

Bankroll

Choosing the website and live dealer game also depends on how much you are willing to risk. If you just want to test the ground or play for the fun of it, look for games that allow small bet increments. If you feel ready to risk a little more and enter the high-roller territory, search for VIP tables, as they are the ones that usually have the highest betting limits.

In any case, be careful with your bankroll. Decide on the amount of money you are willing to spend beforehand and stick to that. These games can be somewhat addictive, and the last thing you want to do is to gamble away your life savings on a live casino website.

Live Casino Games in Your Native Language

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English speakers will have no issue finding their favourite live dealer games. As a matter of fact, almost all games and websites are tailor-made for English speakers.

However, if you feel more comfortable and wish to play live roulette or live blackjack in your own native language, you will have plenty of options for that as well. Today, there is a wide range of live dealer games hosted in languages other than English, the most popular being French, German, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Finish, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Dutch and more.

The dealers are all native-speakers, and the interface will be displayed in your own language as well, making you feel right at home.

Conclusion

The live casino industry keeps expanding, and there are more websites to play on than ever before. If you truly want to have a great experience playing live dealer games online, you should make an educated choice by selecting one of the operators from my list.

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I hope that this article was helpful to you and that you now know a little bit more about live casino games and the way they work. If you’re interested in any particular game, like live roulette or live baccarat, you will be glad to know that I have separate pages reserved for those specific games where I go into detail explaining how they’re played.

If you feel like you want something to add or you have any questions regarding live casinos, hit me up in the comment section below, and I will make sure to reply as soon as possible. Other than that — good luck!

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