Can I play live casino on my phone? Yes. Live dealer roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows are streamed to phones through UK-licensed casino apps and mobile sites, and studios such as Evolution say players can join by phone or computer. You need an 18+ verified account, a steady connection and an app whose store listing includes live casino.
All five of our partner apps mention live casino in their store listings or game descriptions.
Live games are real tables streamed as video; your bets go through the app.
UK rules give non-slot games a 5-second minimum round and ban autoplay; slot stake limits don't apply to live tables.
European roulette's 2.70% house edge means about £1.94 an hour expected loss at £1 a spin on a standard table.
Welcome spin offers don't cover live casino.
Age
18+, verified before you can play
Apps that list live casino
Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO, Casumo, 10bet
Round speed rule
At least 5 seconds per game cycle
Slot stake limits
Don't apply to live tables
European roulette edge
2.70% on every bet
Yes, you can play live casino on your phone
Live casino works on phones as well as computers. A real dealer runs the game at a table or wheel in a studio, cameras film it, and the stream reaches your screen inside the casino app. You place bets by tapping the betting area on screen, and the result comes from the physical cards, ball or wheel.
What you can't do is play live casino through an unlicensed or offshore app and expect UK protection. Stick to apps from operators licensed by the Gambling Commission. Our questions hub has more short answers like this one.
Which UK casino apps have live casino on mobile?
All five of our partner apps mention live games in their App Store or Google Play descriptions. The table shows what each listing says, plus the iOS version needed, because an app that won't install on your phone can't show you a live table.
Live casino in five UK casino apps, from the store listings
A verified account. UK operators must check your age and identity before you can deposit or gamble, so expect to confirm your details at sign-up.
A compatible phone. Coral and Ladbrokes need iOS 18.0 or later on iPhone; PlayOJO and Casumo need iOS 15.0; 10bet needs iOS 16.0. Google Play doesn't show a minimum Android version on its listing page, so check on your device.
A steady connection. Live play is video, so a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data signal matters more than for slots. See playing live casino on mobile data.
Location in Great Britain. Apple and Google both require real-money gambling apps to be geo-restricted to the places they're licensed for.
A budget set in advance. Live rounds keep coming, so decide your limit before you open a table.
Download the operator's app from the App Store or Google Play, checking the publisher name matches the casino.
Sign up or log in, and complete any identity checks the app asks for.
Set a deposit limit when prompted; UK operators must offer this before your first deposit.
Open the live casino section of the lobby and choose a table with a minimum stake that fits your budget.
Read the game's help or rules screen for payouts, betting time and the RTP or house edge.
Place your bet within the betting window, then watch the round play out.
Turning your phone sideways may give a bigger video picture, but that depends on the game. Our guide to landscape and portrait mode in casino apps explains the trade-offs.
UK rules for live casino on mobile
The Gambling Commission's design rules apply in the app just as they do on a computer. Under RTS 14 (opens in a new tab), casino games other than slots must allow at least 5 seconds per game cycle, results can't be sped up, and losses can't be celebrated as wins.
From 17 January 2025 autoplay was banned for all online casino games, you can't play several casino games at once, and apps must show your net spend and time spent in real time. That last rule is useful on a phone, where it's easy to lose track of a session.
The £5 and £2 stake limits apply to online slots only, not to live roulette or blackjack. Table limits are set by each game, so read the table information before you sit down. Our game speed rules page and online game design rules page explain the details.
What live casino on your phone costs per hour
Every live game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose money. Expected loss is stake × house edge × number of rounds. European roulette has a 2.70% edge on every bet, according to Wizard of Odds' roulette guide (opens in a new tab).
Evolution says its Speed Roulette round takes about 25 seconds, roughly half a standard round. That gives about 144 rounds an hour at speed and around 72 at a standard table.
Expected loss per hour on live European roulette (2.70% edge)
Stake per spin
Standard table (about 72 spins/hour)
Speed table (about 144 spins/hour)
£0.50
£0.97
£1.94
£1
£1.94
£3.89
£5
£9.72
£19.44
These are averages. Any single session can end well above or well below them. No betting system changes the edge, and a faster game simply costs more per hour. Our page on the house edge of mobile casino games compares other games.
Live casino on a phone vs a computer
The game is the same table and the same dealer, whichever screen you use. What changes is the experience. A phone screen makes the betting grid smaller, so it's easier to tap the wrong number. Check your chips on the grid before the betting window closes, and read the game's help screen to see how bets are confirmed.
Phones also switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, take calls and lose signal in lifts, which a desktop doesn't. If the stream drops, what happens to your bet depends on the game's rules; our guide on how casino apps handle disconnections covers that.
If you prefer a bigger picture, an iPad or Android tablet runs the same apps. See Live roulette on mobile for game-specific tips.
Staying in control with live games on your phone
Live tables run around the clock and the next round starts almost straight away, which can make sessions stretch. Use the real-time net spend display, set a reality check, and stop when your budget is gone.
If you want a break from gambling altogether, GAMSTOP blocks all GB-licensed online gambling for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. The National Gambling Helpline is free and open 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
Casino apps with live casino and a welcome offer
Coral, Ladbrokes and PlayOJO all list live casino in their apps, but their welcome offers are slot spin offers. Spins can't be used on live tables, and bonus funds often exclude or count live games for less, so pick on the app's live lobby rather than on the offer. 18+ and terms apply.
Coral Casino: new players who deposit and stake £10 or more on slots receive 100 free spins worth 10p each on selected games. You have 48 hours to accept them and 7 days to play them, winnings carry no wagering, and the offer runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027. Some payment methods, including PayPal and Skrill, don't qualify.
Ladbrokes Casino: new customers who deposit and play £10 or more on slots get 50 free spins (10p each, selected games) on each of the first 10 days, up to 500 in total. Each day's spins must be claimed by 23:59 and last 7 days, with no wagering. Deposits by prepaid card, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill or Moneybookers are excluded.
PlayOJO: a first deposit of at least £10 brings 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p a spin. There's no wagering, so winnings are paid as cash. Open to new UK customers outside Northern Ireland, through the designated offer link only.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain), so you may not be able to open new accounts with both. Our Coral vs Ladbrokes comparison explains the differences.
These offers are slot spin offers, not live casino bonuses. 18+, new customers, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Coral app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Time limitClaim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days
Worked valueUp to 500 spins at £0.10 (up to £50 in spins)
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Ladbrokes app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our PlayOJO app reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, Gambling Commission account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is live casino on a phone the same as on a computer?
Yes, it's the same live table and dealer; only the screen and controls differ. The stream, the rules and the house edge don't change because you're on a phone. The betting grid is smaller, and a phone is more likely to switch networks or lose signal mid-round. The page on whether casino app games are the same as on desktop looks at this in more detail.
Do I need to download an app to play live casino on my phone?
No, you don't have to. Studios such as Pragmatic Play build live games in HTML5, so they can also run in a phone's web browser on a casino's mobile site. An app can be quicker to open and may support features like Face ID login, but the tables are the same. Read do I need to download an app to play for a fuller comparison.
Are live dealers on casino apps real people?
Yes. Live casino uses real dealers working at physical tables in studios or casinos, filmed and streamed to your phone. Evolution and Pragmatic Play both describe purpose-built studios with multiple cameras. Some 'auto' games use an automated wheel with no dealer, and First Person games are computer-generated rather than live. See our answer on whether live dealers are real people.
Can I use free spins on live casino in the app?
No. Free spins only work on the selected slot games named in the offer terms. The Coral, Ladbrokes and PlayOJO welcome offers are all spin offers, so none can be used on live tables. Deposit-match bonuses often exclude live games or count them at a low rate, so check the terms first. The usual restrictions are explained in can I use a bonus on live casino.
Does live casino on my phone use a lot of data?
It uses far more data than slots, because you're watching a continuous video stream. The studios and casinos don't publish a per-hour figure, and it varies with picture quality and your connection. The reliable way to know is to check your phone's per-app data counter after a short session. We show how to work it out in how much data does live casino use.
Is there a stake limit on live casino games on mobile?
There's no legal stake cap on live table games in the UK. The £5 limit for adults 25 and over, and £2 for 18 to 24-year-olds, applies only to online slots. Each live table sets its own minimum and maximum, shown in the game information. Your own deposit limits still apply across the account. Our page on online slot stake limits sets out who the caps cover.
Can I chat with the dealer on my phone?
Usually yes. Most live games have a chat box where you type messages and the dealer can reply out loud, and Evolution says its software lets players chat with the dealer or other players. On a phone the chat may be tucked behind an icon to save space. Keep messages polite and never share personal details. See can I chat with dealers on mobile.
Which casino app has the best live casino?
There's no single answer, because it depends on the games you like and the stakes you play. Ladbrokes' listing mentions game shows, Coral's mentions blackjack, roulette and Live Casino, and PlayOJO adds bingo alongside live tables. Compare the live lobbies, minimum stakes and support hours. Our answer on which casino app has the best live casino goes through each option.
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