How live dealer works
Studios such as Evolution and Playtech film tables in controlled rooms. A video feed reaches your browser or app; betting interfaces overlay the stream. Results are the physical outcomes at the table, not a separate RNG for those games — though side games and some interfaces may still use certified random number generators for specific features.
UKGC-licensed operators must present live products under the same consumer protections as slots: age checks, safer-gambling tools and fair marketing rules. Chip Lookout only reviews licensed UK offers.
What we look for on a phone
- Lobby clarity — Can you find roulette, blackjack and game shows without horizontal sprawl?
- Bitrate behaviour — Does the stream degrade gracefully on a mid-tier connection, or freeze mid-spin?
- Bet UI — Chip selectors and confirm buttons should stay thumb-reachable; tiny hit targets fail our usability note.
- Table limits visibility — Stakes should be readable before you join, not buried after a full-screen load.
- Exit paths — Leaving a table and returning to slots or account tools should take one or two taps.
Table types you will usually see
Roulette covers European and sometimes immersive multi-camera variants. Blackjack ranges from classic seven-seat tables to infinite or speed formats. Baccarat and poker derivatives appear on larger lobbies. Game shows (wheel- and ball-led studio formats) dominate many UK mobile lobbies because the UI scales well to portrait mode.
How our shortlist compares on live
William Hill and Sky Vegas currently land in the “extensive” band: dense Evolution-led lobbies that remain navigable in-app. Voodoo Dreams and DragonBet sit in a solid/focused band — enough roulette and blackjack for regular play without a mega-catalogue. Happy Tiger and Los Vegas offer selective or standard coverage; fine if live is occasional, less ideal if it is your main product.
For scorecards, see the comparison page. To filter by live depth, open the comparator.
Safer play at live tables
Live sessions can run long because the stream feels social. Set a time reminder before you join. Use operator deposit and session limits, and remember that chat with a dealer is entertainment — never a source of “systems”. If play stops feeling optional, use GAMSTOP and talk to GamCare.