Live dealer games in Ontario
Reviewed by Danielle Tremblay, Editor
Live dealer games stream a real table from a studio to your screen, with a human dealer, physical cards or a physical wheel, and bets placed through an overlay. For many Ontario players it is the closest thing to a casino floor without leaving the house, and it has grown faster than any other category since the province regulated online gambling. This page covers what is available at our five licensed casinos, how the pace and stakes compare with software table games, and what to look for in a studio. All five run live floors, but they differ sharply: 888casino operates its own in-house tables, BetMGM has Ontario-specific tables that ease weekend congestion, and LeoVegas handles mobile streaming best. Every operator here is registered with the AGCO and contracted by iGaming Ontario.
Licensed casinos for this category
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★ TOP PICK · live dealer
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888casino
VHL Ontario Limited
iGO licensedExclusive in-house live tables, plus poker and sport
Payout: Interac 24h · Min deposit: $10
InteracLive dealerPoker9.0/ 10Key facts
- Registered operator
- VHL Ontario Limited
- Regulator
- AGCO, contracted by iGaming Ontario
- Offerings
- Casino · Poker · Sports Betting
- Payout times
- Interac 24 hours, card 2–4 business days
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Payment methods
- Interac · Visa · Mastercard · PayPal · Online bank transfer
- Game count
- 1,100
- Live dealer
- Yes
Pros
- Exclusive in-house live dealer tables
- Casino, poker and sports betting under one account
- Strong blackjack and roulette variety
Cons
- Slot catalogue is the smallest of the five
- Interface design is dated in places
Why it’s ranked #1 for live dealer
Live tables and the wider poker and sports offering give this casino a distinct place in our comparison. Our overall order also considers the smaller slots catalogue and published withdrawal conditions.
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#2 PICK · live dealer
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BetMGM Casino
BetMGM Canada Inc.
iGO licensedBig-brand casino, poker and sportsbook in one Ontario account
Payout: Interac 1–24h · Min deposit: $10
InteracLive dealerSportsbook+19.6/ 10Key facts
- Registered operator
- BetMGM Canada Inc.
- Regulator
- AGCO, contracted by iGaming Ontario
- Offerings
- Casino · Poker · Sports Betting
- Payout times
- Interac 1–24 hours, card 1–3 business days
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Payment methods
- Interac · Visa · Mastercard · PayPal · Apple Pay · Online bank transfer
- Game count
- 1,300
- Live dealer
- Yes
Pros
- Casino, poker and sports betting in one Ontario account
- Large live dealer floor with Ontario-only tables
- Interac withdrawals normally land the same day once verified
Cons
- The lobby takes a little learning because of its size
- Live chat can be slow on weekend evenings
Why it’s ranked #2 for live dealer
Its breadth across casino, poker and sports places it first in our overall comparison. Our criteria balance the registered operator, game selection and published payment information rather than relying on a single feature.
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#3 PICK · live dealer
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LeoVegas
TigerGen Limited
iGO licensedSmoothest phone experience, casino and sports in one wallet
Payout: Interac 1–24h · Min deposit: $10
InteracMobile appSportsbook9.2/ 10Key facts
- Registered operator
- TigerGen Limited
- Regulator
- AGCO, contracted by iGaming Ontario
- Offerings
- Casino · Sports Betting
- Payout times
- Interac 1–24 hours, card 1–3 business days
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Payment methods
- Interac · Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Online bank transfer
- Game count
- 1,500
- Live dealer
- Yes
Pros
- The best phone experience of the five sites
- Casino and sports betting share one Ontario wallet
- Fast, reliable Interac withdrawals
Cons
- Desktop layout feels secondary to the mobile design
- Slot catalogue is mid-sized rather than huge
Why it’s ranked #3 for live dealer
Mobile navigation and the combined casino and sports offering are its distinguishing features in our comparison. Readers should still check device compatibility and the current cashier conditions before choosing it.
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#4 PICK · live dealer
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Jackpot City
Cadtree Limited
iGO licensedDeep progressive jackpot section, long-running Ontario brand
Payout: Interac 24–48h · Min deposit: $10
InteracJackpotsSlots9.2/ 10Key facts
- Registered operator
- Cadtree Limited
- Regulator
- AGCO, contracted by iGaming Ontario
- Offerings
- Casino
- Payout times
- Interac 24–48 hours, card 2–4 business days
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Payment methods
- Interac · Visa · Mastercard · PayPal · Online bank transfer
- Game count
- 1,600
- Live dealer
- Yes
Pros
- Deep progressive jackpot section
- Registration reference published openly in the site footer
- Long-running brand with a stable Ontario product
Cons
- Withdrawals are a little slower than the fastest sites here
- Fewer table game variants than BetMGM or 888casino
Why it’s ranked #4 for live dealer
The progressive jackpot selection is its main strength in our editorial criteria. The published withdrawal window is longer than some of the other casinos listed here, which weighs against it in an overall comparison.
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#5 PICK · live dealer
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PlayOJO
Skill On Net Ltd.
iGO licensedClear, straightforward bonus terms and a huge slots lobby
Payout: Interac 2–24h · Min deposit: $10
InteracLive dealerSlots9.4/ 10Key facts
- Registered operator
- Skill On Net Ltd.
- Regulator
- AGCO, contracted by iGaming Ontario
- Offerings
- Casino
- Payout times
- Interac 2–24 hours, card 1–3 business days
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Payment methods
- Interac · Visa · Mastercard · PayPal · Apple Pay
- Game count
- 3,000
- Live dealer
- Yes
Pros
- Bonus terms are the plainest of any casino we cover
- Very large slot library with strong filtering
- Cashback-style rewards apply to ordinary play, not just big spends
Cons
- Casino only, so no poker or sports betting
- Fewer live tables than BetMGM
Why it’s ranked #5 for live dealer
Clear terms and a broad slots catalogue distinguish this casino in our comparison. Its casino-only focus is a useful fit for readers who do not need poker or sports betting.
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Compared side by sideShow table
| Casino | Registered operator | Score | Min. deposit | Payout time | Live dealer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888casino | VHL Ontario Limited | 9.0 / 10 | $10 | Interac 24 hours, card 2–4 business days | Yes | Visit casino |
| BetMGM Casino | BetMGM Canada Inc. | 9.6 / 10 | $10 | Interac 1–24 hours, card 1–3 business days | Yes | Visit casino |
| LeoVegas | TigerGen Limited | 9.2 / 10 | $10 | Interac 1–24 hours, card 1–3 business days | Yes | Visit casino |
| Jackpot City | Cadtree Limited | 9.2 / 10 | $10 | Interac 24–48 hours, card 2–4 business days | Yes | Visit casino |
| PlayOJO | Skill On Net Ltd. | 9.4 / 10 | $10 | Interac 2–24 hours, card 1–3 business days | Yes | Visit casino |
What you can play
Blackjack is the busiest category, with multiple rule sets and betting ranges. Roulette covers European and, at some sites, American wheels plus speed variants. Baccarat has a dedicated following and the simplest betting of the three. Game shows — money wheels, dice games and similar formats — sit alongside the classics and run on a scheduled basis. Availability varies through the day; the fullest schedules run from early evening.
Pace, stakes and bankroll
Live blackjack runs at roughly forty to sixty hands an hour against several hundred slot spins in the same time, so the same budget lasts much longer. Minimums at our five casinos start low enough for casual play, with higher-limit rooms at BetMGM and 888casino. Because decisions are timed, learn a variant's rules before you sit rather than during a hand.
Stream quality and connection
A stable connection matters more than a fast one. Five to ten megabits per second is comfortable; what causes problems is a connection that drops, because a missed decision timer is played for you. On mobile data, LeoVegas and BetMGM are the two built most deliberately for variable connections. Live dealer uses roughly the data of a video call, so watch metered plans.
Bonuses and live tables
Live games usually contribute little or nothing towards clearing bonus playthrough and are sometimes excluded outright. If live dealer is your main game, an offer may simply not be worth taking. Check the weighting on the casino's own site, where Ontario rules mean current terms and any amounts are shown to account holders rather than advertised publicly.