Live dealer games: what actually differs from RNG
Live tables stream a real dealer handling real cards. The maths of the game is unchanged; almost everything around it is.
| Live dealer | RNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds per hour | 40-60 | 300+ |
| Typical minimum | Higher | Lower |
| Bonus weighting | Often 0-10% | Often 100% on slots |
| Available 24/7 | Yes, but table limits vary | Yes |
- Visible shuffle and deal
- Slower pace means smaller hourly loss at the same bet
- Side bets and game shows add variety
- Barely counts towards wagering
- Higher minimum bets
- Needs a stable connection
If you are clearing a bonus
Check the weighting table before you sit down. On most offers, an hour of live blackjack contributes less to wagering than ten minutes of slots.
Deep live catalogue and sensible table limits, though the bonus weighting is unforgiving.
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