market in New Jersey in 2016 at Golden Nugget, and have since been launched at more than a dozen casinos in that market. Live Dealer tables made their debut in the U.S. However, instead of a software script playing out the rest of the game automatically, the action and mechanics are handled by a live studio dealer. What are Live Dealer gamesįirst of all, let’s explain what we mean by Live Dealer games: Live Dealer tables are manned by real-life casino employees and are broadcast from a dedicated studio in real-time via a live stream.Īfter grabbing a (virtual) seat at a Live Dealer table, players place their bets through a computer interface, just as they would with any other traditional online casino game.