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Live casino sites offer some of the most unique casino experiences in the UK market, which explains why it is one of the fastest-growing sectors for online casinos.
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Our betting experts have picked out the best live casino for live poker, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows.
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Of course, the right site depends on which live game you prefer to play.
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What appeals to a live baccarat player may not suit a blackjack fan, for example.
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Best for live roulette - Betfair: Exclusive live roulette titles, wide selection of live casino games
Best for live game shows - Ladbrokes: Huge library of live game shows, popular titles Crazy Time & Monopoly Live available, casino bonus offers for live casino
When ranking casino sites with live games, we consider factors such as the variety of tables and software for each named game on offer, the quality of the livestream, and how the welcome offer treats live casino play specifically.
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All five of our recommended live casinos feature multiple games, but we have highlighted one casino per game, rather than a single best overall.
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These recommendations will change regularly as new online casinos hit the market, so check back to see which operators are still top of the list.
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Best live casino for poker - Grosvenor
Grosvenor Casino is the online arm of the UK land-based casino chain, and they have put their know-how to good use, also shining as a live online casino.
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Roulette and blackjack tables are streamed directly from real Grosvenor venues in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Nottingham and Sheffield, not a studio set.
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But where they really shine is with their live poker package.
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Grosvenor's venues have anchored UK live poker for years, and they host regular poker tournaments, from in-person events like the UK Poker League to daily tournaments online featuring large cash prizes.
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Live poker players are also entitled to up to 40 per cent rakeback.
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Grosvenor’s commitment to poker is further evidenced by a dedicated poker app, though it works better on iOS than Android.
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New customers get 100 free spins and a 100 per cent deposit match up to £40 on a £20 deposit, with the deposit bonus and free spins carrying 10x wagering requirements.
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Live poker play only counts as a contribution of 10% towards the wagering requirements.
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Pros
- Live tables streamed from six real UK venues
- Dedicated live poker app
- 15-minute fast withdrawals via bank transfer and PayPal
Cons
- Android app rating is weak at 2.6 stars from over 1,200 reviews
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Non-game-show live tables count for only 10% towards bonus wagering
Best live casino for Baccarat - The Vic
The Vic has three venues in the UK and uses them effectively to bolster its live casino offering.
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The Vic’s live casino tables are streamed from those real venues, meaning players can join tables alongside real casino guests.
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With a real-world reputation for high-stakes baccarat rooms, The Vic’s live suite runs on Evolution Gaming with no live stream of baccarat from The Vic’s venues.
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The Vic offer a 100 per cent deposit bonus up to £40, but live casino games contribute 10 per cent towards the welcome bonus wagering.
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As such, it is best to view The Vic’s sign-up reward as a slots-first casino bonus offer.
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Pros
- Genuine live tables from a real casino floors
- Large selection of live baccarat tables
- 30-day bonus window, longer than most rivals
Cons
- Live casino play contributes 10 per cent towards the welcome bonus wagering requirement
- No iOS app, Android only, with a small review sample
Best for live blackjack - Sky Vegas
Sky Vegas has a dedicated Sky Vegas Live section featuring over 100+ live tables.
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Where the operator really excels is with its blackjack offering with exclusive Sky Vegas-branded live blackjack tables helping it stand out from the crowd online.
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There’s also Sky Vegas-branded live baccarat, roulette and poker, meaning casino players get a unique experience whatever game they want to play.
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Sky Vegas is home to live casino games from all the top providers, including Evolution Gaming, Playtech Live and Pragmatic Play Live.
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The standard welcome offer is again slot-focused, with 50 no-deposit free spins plus 200 more after a £10 deposit and wager.
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However, there is a live casino bonus, with bettors needing to stake £10 to earn a £10 live casino bonus.
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Best for live roulette - Betfair
Betfair’s exclusive Betfair Studio roulette variants make the operator the clear choice for our live roulette pick.
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Betfair provides 80+ live roulette tables from Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play Live, plus exclusive Betfair Studio tables.
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The Betfair welcome offer pairs 50 no-deposit free spins with 100 more after a £10 deposit, none of it wagering-locked.
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It should be noted Betfair are not a PayPal casino with no e-wallet deposits accepted as part of the welcome offer.
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It is interesting to note the difference in mobile experience between Android and Apple users.
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The Android app is rated 4.3 stars, but the iOS app sits at just 2.5 stars with reviewers reporting crashes.
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In fact, the 600+ live table figure is three times the size of the next-largest recommended live casino in this comparison.
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As such, it is no surprise that there is a great variety of live game shows on Ladbrokes’ casino.
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A dedicated game shows section showcases all the popular titles, such as Monopoly Live, Crazy Time and Dream Catcher.
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Pros
Cons
- No instant withdrawal option, even on debit cards
- Large library could be easier to navigate
UK live casinos compared
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Evolution Gaming plus the exclusive in-house Vic venue feed | 100% deposit match up to £40 |
Sky Vegas | Sky Vegas-branded live blackjack, baccarat, roulette and Sic Bo | Evolution Gaming, Playtech Live, Pragmatic Play Live | 50 no-deposit free spins + 200 free spins on a £10 deposit |
Betfair Casino | Auto Mega Roulette Live, Pinball Roulette Live, plus standard live roulette tables | Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play Live, Betfair Studio | 50 no-deposit free spins + 100 more on a £10 deposit |
Ladbrokes Casino | 600+ live tables including game shows, blackjack and roulette, the largest live library in the UK | Evolution Gaming, Playtech Live, Pragmatic Play Live | 200 no-wagering free spins |
Best live casino software providers
There are three big players when it comes to the best live casino software providers.
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…and 56 more, not listed.
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