Live dealers, real studios, same licence rules.
Live casino streams a human-dealt game to your device. The randomness still sits under UKGC rules; the difference is presentation and pace.
Instead of a fully animated RNG table, a live-dealer product shows a croupier in a studio with multiple camera angles. You place bets in a window beside the stream. Roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game-show formats are the usual pillars.

What to look for
Check which studio brands appear (Evolution and similar suppliers are common across UK sites). Look at table limits before sitting down. Confirm whether a welcome offer even contributes on live games — many do not, or contribute partially.
Connection and courtesy
A stable connection matters more than decorative themes. Chat, where available, should stay civil; dealers are people doing a job. If you need to step away, use the operator’s responsible-gambling tools rather than chasing a cold streak.
How this ties to our ratings
On Reel Quarry List, live depth helps brands such as Ladbrokes and BetVictor. Smaller lobbies can still be fine if the tables that exist are easy to find and clearly limited. Read more in how we rate.