How to become a live dealer at an online casino

Becoming a live dealer at an online casino - Learn more about the necessary skill set and how live dealer casino games work.

Casino table games are no longer the reserve of land-based casinos, giving rise to a new line of work - the online casino dealer.

In addition to online slots and table games, the advancement of technology has also brought live-streamed casino games with human dealers and new career opportunities.

What is an online casino dealer?

A live online casino dealer is a person who deals cards or spins the wheel and guides players through the different stages of a live casino game.

Thanks to real-time streaming and the human touch these casino games offer, players enjoy a more realistic gaming experience.

As a live dealer for an online casino, you’ll be in charge of games like Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and a rapidly growing variety of broadcast game shows.

Online casino dealers need to be really good at what they do as they have to handle a large number of players all at once while keeping the games going and entertaining the players.

A key difference between in-person and online dealers is that online dealers don't have to handle chips or money. There is software to handle that, making it safer and less prone to human error.

Necessary skills required

Besides knowing the rules of the games, you’ll need to be able to calculate payouts lightning-fast.

We are here to help you better understand these games with our quick guide to live casino games.

You will also need to possess a friendly demeanour and good communication skills, given that you’ll be talking to players while also keeping them entertained.

Since online casinos are software-based, you should be comfortable with technology, too.

Basic legal requirements are being at least 18 years of age (often 21 in many countries) and drug-free. Drug tests are administered by most casinos, as well as a background check for a criminal record.

Depending on the jurisdiction, you may also be required to be licensed or registered to work as an online casino dealer.

Learn to be a live dealer

There are a few things you need to do if you want to become a live online casino dealer.

Find out the rules of the games beforehand. Learn how to play them and about the dealer's responsibilities for maintaining an even pace of play.

While you don’t need to go to school in the traditional sense to become a dealer, you do need to complete professional training. There are numerous schools and courses you can enrol in to learn how to become a live casino dealer.

The training helps you to learn how specific games and equipment work, proper table etiquette, how to behave professionally, how to deal with the cards and interpret the game outcomes, how to keep your composure and how to host different games.

Some training schools have partnerships with online casinos and can recommend you to them once you have completed the course.

Some online casinos and software providers, specialised in live dealer games, offer free training for beginners. An example is Evolution Academy by Evolution Gaming, which is the absolute leader in producing live casino games.

How do live dealer casino games work?

Live dealer casino games combine the land-based casino game feature of having a real person dealing the cards or spinning the roulette wheel with the advantages of online play.

Operated from a studio, streaming live video across the internet, players can sit in the comfort of their own homes and enjoy live dealer play.

In case you are interested in the details behind the filming place, read our article on exploring live dealer studios and where they’re based.

Online live casinos use high-definition cameras to stream live video feeds of the dealers and casino environment to players’ computers in real time.

Live dealer video streaming is a relatively new concept that is quickly gaining popularity in the online casino world.

Players can interact with the live dealer and even chat with them. As opposed to traditional online casinos that rely solely on computer-generated outcomes, live dealer video streaming combines the convenience of online gaming with the experience of being at a real casino.

The live dealers add an extra layer of authenticity and interaction that takes the virtual experience to the next level.

By Polly

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How to become a live dealer at an online casino

What is an online casino dealer?

Necessary skills required

Learn to be a live dealer