Live Dealer Casinos in NZ

What Are Live Casino Games?

Live casino games are the closest you can get to a brick-and-mortar casino from the comfort of your own home. These games are live-streamed directly to your device from a state-of-the-art studio, where a human dealer will preside over your game, taking your bets in real time.

Pros and Cons

How We Rate Live Dealer Casinos 

We take our promise to guide casino players on the casinos to choose seriously. Therefore, we have created a standard process for reviewing live dealer casinos.

Below are some of the features that we check when rating live casinos to enable you to get the best live casino game in a trustworthy environment:

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  Trust and Security

  We want to ensure that our readers play in secure and trustworthy casinos. Therefore, our check starts with checking the licensing jurisdiction. All top live casinos must come from reputable licensing jurisdictions like Malta, the UK, Khanawake, Curacao and Spain, among a few others.

  In addition, they must be regularly audited by independent regulators such as eCOGRA. These ensure the users’ private data is kept safe and that the payments are made on time. We also look at the security tools available to keep the live dealer casino safe. This includes the presence of an antifraud unit, an SSL certificate and keeping player funds separate

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  Live Casino Online Experience

  These casino sites must have quality and a diverse variety of live tables. We check the number of tables, providers and the average payout for the live casino section. Our team also checks the number and amount of live casino bonuses available to new and existing players who join the casino. These offers could include free chips, loyalty programs and cash offers, all with reasonable wagering requirements.

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  Quality of Service

  The best live dealer casinos have the customer at the centre of their operations. We highly rate the live casino sites that have a comprehensive process for assisting players. This may include an extensive FAQ section, a live chat feature, phone and email support. Besides, responses must be given in a timely manner.

  We also evaluate the terms and conditions to ascertain if they are fair and reasonable. Ideally, the best live casinos must also have professional dealers, quality live footage of the action and clear rules for the live dealer tables.

The Components of a Live Casino: What you Need and What to Expect

Live casinos take advantage of the latest developments in technology to provide their service. To work effectively, live casinos need to make sure that all of the many components that go into creating live casinos are working to a high standard.

Below, we’ll go over all the different types of technology that go into making live casinos, as well as the devices and software you need to play at them:

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  Webcams

  An HD-quality webcam is not essential for you to have, but it certainly is for the live casino operator. Players need to be able to see their dealer and any of the components of the game for the live casino to work. Otherwise, the whole effect of being able to play and watch in real-time will be lost.

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  Desktop or Mobile Device

  It hardly needs to be said that to play at an online casino you will need a desktop or smartphone with internet connectivity. Live casinos do not require any particular type of internet connectivity, but we do recommend WiFi. This is only because live casinos work better when you have a strong and constant signal.

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  Live Stream Software

  Live casinos use the latest streaming software to take the burden off your own device. This ensures that there are hardly ever any lags or technical issues with their streams. It also allows players to redirect the stream to other live streaming websites such as Youtube.

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  The ‘GCU’

  GCU stands for Game Control Unit. This technology allows for the casino to support multiple players on a single game. It does this by making certain that the data bandwidths do not become too large, therefore guaranteeing that the game runs smoothly.

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  The Dealer’s Monitor

  The dealer’s monitor allows for the dealer to monitor the bets placed by you, the player. This allows them to answer any queries and offer advice to the players in their game. As well as this, the dealer’s monitor may allow you to watch other players playing on the same game.

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  Security Cameras

  When we say that Live Casino games are the closest you can get to being in a brick-and-mortar casino, we’re not lying. Just as in brick-and-mortar casinos, there are cameras recording every action. This is necessary for players who might want to challenge their dealer if they feel there has been an error.

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  Digitised Replicas of Games

  In order to make bets online, live casino games replicate the betting tables digitally. This allows you to place your bets in real time without being there physically. It also allows you to see the results of the casino and monitor how much you’re betting.

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  Servers for Data Storage

  The purpose of these servers is twofold. Firstly, they store a recording of the gameplay just in case a player wants to challenge a result. Secondly, they are necessary for security reasons: they encrypt the data in real time to ensure that it is secure and cannot be hacked.

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  Instant Chat

  Instant messaging systems are integral to live casinos. With these systems you can chat to fellow players and, more importantly, have a dialogue with the live dealers. This brings together the whole effect of a live casino, and helps you to feel as if you are in the room.

The Different Types of Live Dealer Games

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  Live Roulette

  One advantage live roulette has over the brick-and-mortar version is that you can repeat your bet at the click of a button. Aside from this advantage, live roulette is very similar to roulette in brick-and-mortar casinos. Table limits may vary depending on the version of live roulette you play and (because it is streamed live from a studio) RNG Software is not required.

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  Live Blackjack

  Live blackjack comes with a number of additional features that make playing a lot easier. You have the opportunity to select the pre-decision option to play the game more rapidly, or play multiple seats at a single time to reap even larger rewards. Table limits vary greatly on live blackjack, with some versions allowing you to make bets of up to $10,000.

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  Live Casino Hold'Em

  One of the interesting things about live casino hold’em is that, rather than playing one on one with the dealer, you can actually be joined by many other players who all play the same hand as you. At the end of each game, you are able to see what other people have won.

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  Live Baccarat

  While live baccarat (like all of the live versions of these classic table games) is very similar to baccarat at a brick-and-mortar casino, there are some unique features which heighten the experience. Take, for instance, the Live Speed version of baccarat, which plays through hands twice as fast, allowing you to make twice as many bets in the time it normally takes to make one.

Live Casinos vs. Regular Online Casinos

Players have a choice of live online casino sites or regular ones. These casinos are different in many areas, ranging from games, gameplay and how they operate.

Let’s explore both, along with their pros and cons:

Features of Live Casinos

Features of Regular Online Casinos

How to Register at a Live Casino in New Zealand

You need to register at a live dealer casino before you can start playing your favourite tables.

Here is the process to register at any live casino NZ:

The Most Popular Live Casino Software Providers

There are several live casino software providers today.

Here are five of the most popular ones on the market today:

Evolution Gaming is arguably the most popular live casino provider. It opened its doors in 2016 and boasts over 800 live traders. Its games are provided by a user-friendly interface and some allow you to chat with the live dealer. The games are also interactive and mobile-friendly.

Net Entertainment started offering live casino games in 2013. Its games are interactive, like in other categories, with many having the option to talk to the live dealer on the table. Some titles of the live roulette are available in various languages. 

Playtech has made a name for offering feature-rich titles to its players. The user interface is also easy to use and the quality of the videos is also top-notch. Those with good internet connections also enjoy excellent video quality.

Ezugi also came to the market in 2013. It quickly made it to the top due to features like software optimisation for full-screen viewing and the ability to switch camera viewpoints. We also found several variants of major titles.

Extreme Live Gaming is a company under the name Novomatic. It is licensed by some of the industry's best watchdogs in Malta and the UK. It has made a name for having games that load quickly and for their mobile friendliness.