Live casino means games run by a real dealer or host and streamed to your device in real time, and it is the format to look for at Virgin Bet if you prefer a human-run table to a software-generated one. You bet on screen, and the dealer's actions decide the result.
Common live casino games
Live casinos usually group their games into two kinds. Table games include roulette, blackjack and baccarat, each often available in several versions. Game shows are built around a host and a wheel or a prize format, such as Crazy Time, Dream Catcher and Deal or No Deal Live.
These are common titles in live casinos in general. Check the lobby at Virgin Bet to see which tables and shows are listed before you plan a session. Table limits and the number of seats differ between games, so the rules and stake range are worth reading before you join.
How a live round works
Each round has a betting period, then the dealer plays the round and results are settled on screen. At a roulette table the dealer spins the wheel; at blackjack the dealer deals from the shoe, aiming for 21 without going over. At a game show the host runs the show's own format. In each case you can only bet while the betting period is open, so a late decision means waiting for the next round.
Tables set their own minimum and maximum stakes, so look at the limits before you sit down. Results are random in every format, and no betting system changes that.
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Game shows or live tables
A live table follows the rules of a classic game, such as roulette or blackjack, with a dealer, and the pace is slower. A game show adds bonus rounds, multipliers or prizes to a host-led format. RNG versions are faster and let you set the pace. Tables suit readers who already know the game and want a dealer; shows suit those who want a more varied round and can accept that bonus features add more ways for a stake to be lost quickly. If you play on a phone, the mobile version page covers playing on a phone.
Practical points
Learn the rules of a game before you join. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, and set a deposit limit first. Live rounds run on the dealer's timing, so decide how long you will play before you start. Stay with games whose rules you understand, and treat any bonus round as part of the same random game, not a chance to recover earlier losses.
