Best live casino apps UK

What makes a good live casino app on a phone

A live casino app streams a real dealer, wheel or game show host to your phone, and your bets are settled from what happens on camera. That makes it different from slots in three ways: it needs a steady connection, it runs to the studio's timetable rather than yours, and bonus money rarely helps.

So we ranked live dealer apps on the things you will feel during a session:

1. Live casino in the app itself. Does the store listing or app title name live casino?
2. Support when you play. Many people play live tables in the evening, so published hours matter.
3. Payout speed. Live stakes are often higher than slot stakes, so quick, fee-free withdrawals count.
4. Phone comfort. Face ID login, quick deposits and an app that supports your iOS version.
5. Honest offer terms. We favour apps that are clear about which games a bonus excludes.

We could not compare table counts or studio lists, because none of these four operators publishes them in a form we could verify. Check each app's live lobby for the games you want. This page is part of our best casino apps rankings.

The best live casino apps UK, ranked

1. Casumo: best all-round live casino app

Casumo is the only partner whose app title names live casino: on Google Play it is "Casumo - Live Casino & Slots". On iPhone it is a combined casino and sportsbook app (52.5 MB, iOS 15.0 or later) with Face ID and Touch ID login, Apple Pay and Quick Deposit, which make topping up between rounds quick. Read more in our Casumo live casino app guide.

Casumo also pays quickly. It says PayPal, Apple Pay, Skrill, Neteller and MuchBetter withdrawals arrive instantly after approval, and cards in up to 2 days. Support runs 7:00 to 23:00 UK time by email at hey@casumo.com, so very late sessions have no help on hand. Withdrawals under £10 carry a £3 fee.

2. 10bet: best for live help by phone

The 10bet live casino app sits inside a sportsbook: its store listing describes sports betting first, then slots and live casino tables. It is 112.3 MB and needs iOS 16.0 or later. If you only want a casino, that is a lot of app.

Where 10bet earns second place is support. The 10bet contact page (opens in a new tab) lists a UK phone line, 0808 175 0550, open 08:00 to 23:00 daily, and live chat for logged-in customers, with hours given as 08:00 to 01:00 (the same page's FAQ says 23:00). Withdrawals to cards and e-wallets take up to 2 business days.

3. Coral Casino: best standalone app for live tables

The Coral live casino app is a dedicated casino app whose listing names blackjack, roulette and Live Casino. It runs on iOS 18.0 or later at 101.6 MB, with no sportsbook bundled in. Coral says it charges no withdrawal fees, and Visa Fast Funds payouts are usually approved within a couple of hours, then reach the bank in up to 4 hours.

Coral's own help pages do not publish contact hours, though third-party reviews report 24/7 live chat, and no phone number is listed. The iOS 18 requirement also shuts out older iPhones.

4. Ladbrokes Casino: best for game show fans

The Ladbrokes live casino app lists live casino including game shows, and its free-to-play section includes game show and live roulette contests that need no stake. It shares Coral's owner, payment rules and fee-free withdrawals, at 101.2 MB on iOS 18.0 or later.

It ranks fourth because it adds little for live players over Coral, and because Coral and Ladbrokes are run by the same company, you may only be able to open a new account at one of them.

Live casino apps compared: app, support and payouts

If the app will not install on your phone, the live lobby works in the mobile browser too; see casino app vs mobile site. For a head-to-head of the top two, read Casumo vs 10bet.

What live casino games cost on a phone

Every live game has a house edge, and the expected cost of a session is stake × rounds × edge. The figures below use standard game maths and developers' published RTPs. They are long-run averages; any single session can finish well up or well down.

Two lessons stand out. Low-edge bets such as Banker in live baccarat cost less per pound than the Tie bet, which is more than 13 times as expensive. And game shows are not cheap entertainment just because the stakes are small: their edges are higher than standard table games.

Live game shows on mobile: what to expect

Game shows are built for phones: big wheels, bright bonus rounds and simple bets. Here is how two of the best known work, from the developer's published rules.

Crazy Time uses a 54-segment wheel with number segments and four bonus games: Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, Pachinko and Crazy Time. You get 15 seconds to bet before each spin, and a Top Slot can add a multiplier of up to 50x. Evolution gives its RTP as 94.41% to 96.08%, depending on the bet. Only players who backed a bonus segment can win in that bonus round. More in our Crazy Time app guide.

Lightning Roulette picks one to five Lucky Numbers each round, with straight-up multipliers of 50x to 500x. The trade-off is that an unboosted straight-up win pays 29:1 rather than the usual 35:1. See our Lightning Roulette app page and the list of best game show casino apps.

Evolution, the studio behind both, says it has offered live casino since 2006 and runs more than 2,000 live tables and game show environments. Its live casino overview (opens in a new tab) shows the range, though each app chooses which tables to carry.

UK rules for live casino apps

Live tables follow the Gambling Commission's rules for casino games, and several changed on 17 January 2025, as set out in the Commission's package of changes to online games (opens in a new tab).

Because the £5 slot cap does not apply here, table maximums are set by each game. That is a reason to set your own deposit limit before you sit down. Read more on game speed rules and the autoplay ban.

How to set up a live casino app for smooth play

Live video is the most demanding thing a casino app does, so a little preparation saves frustration.

1. Update the app and your phone's operating system before you start.
2. Connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network, or check your mobile data allowance if you must use 4G or 5G.
3. Close other apps that stream video or download in the background.
4. Open the game's help screen to read its rules, payouts and RTP before your first bet.
5. Set a deposit limit and a reality check reminder in your account settings.
6. If the stream freezes, do not reload repeatedly; check your bet history once you reconnect.

Bets placed before a disconnection are usually settled by the game's rules; our guides to disconnections and live casino data usage explain more.

Other UK live casino apps worth knowing

These licensed brands are known for live casino but are not ranked, as we only rank our partners against full published facts. Details below come from app listings and third-party reviews.

• Grosvenor Casinos: third-party reviews say some live tables stream from Grosvenor's own venues in cities including London, Birmingham and Glasgow.
• Betfair Casino: a "Betfair Live Casino" app is on the UK App Store, but its iOS 9.0 requirement suggests an older listing.
• BetMGM: a combined casino and sports app of 211.5 MB; third-party reviews mention live tables streamed from MGM Grand Las Vegas.
• LeoVegas: third-party reviews mention LeoVegas-branded live blackjack and roulette tables.

Mistakes to avoid at live casino tables

• Using a slot bonus at live tables. Most welcome offers are slot-only; live games are often excluded or count for less.
• Chasing with doubled bets. Systems such as Martingale do not change the house edge and can hit table limits fast.
• Reading patterns into results. Each spin or hand is independent; a run of reds says nothing about the next spin.
• Ignoring side bets' cost. Side bets often carry higher house edges than the main bet; the game's help screen shows the figure.
• Playing on a weak signal. A frozen stream at the betting deadline can mean a missed or unintended bet.

For the basics of each table, see live roulette on mobile and live blackjack on mobile.

Live casino app welcome offers

None of these offers is designed for live tables. They are slot or deposit bonuses, and live games are often excluded or count for less, so check the terms. All are for new customers aged 18+, and terms apply.

• Casumo: 50% bonus up to £100 on your first deposit of £20 or more; opt in, wager the bonus 10x within 7 days, £5 maximum bet while it is active. Game, play and payment restrictions apply.
• 10bet: choose the casino welcome bonus at sign-up and make your first deposit within 7 days for a 100% match up to £25. Wager it 10x on slots within 3 days; maximum bonus winnings £1,000; Skrill and Neteller deposits excluded.
• Coral: deposit and bet £10 on slots for 100 spins at 10p on selected games; accept within 48 hours, use within 7 days, no wagering on winnings. Some payment methods, including PayPal, do not qualify.

Ladbrokes' spin offer (up to 500 spins at 10p for £10 of slot play) is covered on the Ladbrokes welcome bonus page.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.