Two kinds of live game
Table games, like blackjack and roulette, follow the rules you'd find in a casino. Game shows such as Crazy Time are closer to TV, with wheels, hosts and bonus rounds.
Studios
Evolution runs the largest range. Pragmatic Play adds its own shows and regional tables.
Pick a game by what you want
| You want | Try |
|---|---|
| Decisions that matter | Live blackjack |
| Simple, fast rounds | Dragon Tiger |
| Big multipliers | Lightning Roulette |
| A show | Crazy Time |
Before you sit down
Read table limits and etiquette and our live dealer tips. New to it? Start with how to play live casino.
What makes live different
Live games use real cards, wheels and dice on camera, run by a studio under its own licence. Rounds are slower than slots or Originals, often a minute or more each. That slower pace means fewer bets per hour at the same stake, which can make a budget last longer. Our live versus RNG page compares them in detail.
Table games by edge
Common live bets and their typical cost
| Game and bet | Typical house edge | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Baccarat, Banker | About 1.06% | Commission applies on many tables |
| Blackjack with basic strategy | Low, depends on rules | Read the table rules |
| European roulette | About 2.7% | One zero |
| Baccarat, Tie | About 14% | High payout, high cost |
These are standard-rules figures. Variants with multipliers or fees change the maths; check each table's help panel.
Studios on Stake
Stake's live lobby shows Evolution and Pragmatic Play titles. Evolution runs the largest range, including the Lightning variants and shows like Monopoly Live. Pragmatic Play adds Mega Wheel and regional tables. See Pragmatic Play live tables.
Who live casino suits
People who want a slower, social game and decisions that count, as in blackjack. It's a poor fit on a weak mobile connection or a tiny budget at high-minimum tables.
Live casino guides
How to play live casino
Joining tables, seat limits, etiquette and mobile data.
Live baccarat
Banker and player maths, plus squeeze tables.
Live blackjack
Rules, side bets, seats and bet behind.
Craps, Sic Bo and dice
The dice family grouped, with rules contrasted.
Evolution on Stake
The biggest studio: range and table counts.
Game shows
Wheel and spin-show format explainer.
Lightning Roulette
Multipliers versus the base payout trade-off.
Table limits and etiquette
Limits per tier and chat manners.
Live dealer tips
Bankroll, table selection and pace control.
Live vs RNG casino
Pace, RTP and trust compared.
Live casino on mobile
Data, battery and portrait tables.
Live poker variants
Casino Hold'em, Three Card and Caribbean Stud.
Pragmatic Play live tables
Mega Wheel, Andar Bahar and Hindi tables.
Live roulette
European versus American, and Lightning variants.
FAQ
Is Stake's live casino open all day?
Most tables run around the clock. Some regional tables keep set hours.
Can I play live games in demo mode?
Usually not.
How is live different from regular online casino?
See live versus RNG.