Play Live Casino Games at Koru and Feel the Thrill

Live Casino at Koru — Real Dealers, Real Tables, Real Play

Our live casino brings the atmosphere of a real gaming floor directly to your screen, with professional dealers running games in real time from purpose-built studios. At Koru, we have partnered with two of the most respected names in live dealer gaming — Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live — to give our players access to a broad range of tables, bet levels, and game formats. Whether you prefer the rhythm of roulette, the strategy of blackjack, or the quiet pace of baccarat, our live casino has a table running around the clock.

Live dealer games work differently from standard software-based table games. Instead of a random number generator (RNG) determining each outcome, a trained dealer physically handles real cards, real chips, and real roulette wheels, with the action captured by multiple HD cameras and streamed directly to your browser. The result is a game that combines the convenience of online play with the transparency and social quality of an in-person experience.

How Our Live Casino Works

Joining a live table at Koru takes a matter of seconds. Once you are logged in, navigate to the Live Casino section of the lobby and you will see the full table list displayed with real-time thumbnails showing the current dealer, the last results on roulette, and the current bet limits. Select a table that suits your budget and the game begins instantly.

You interact with the game through an on-screen interface: placing bets by clicking chip denominations and positioning them on the virtual felt, then watching the dealer resolve the hand or spin in real time. The video feed adjusts to your connection automatically, and most tables include a live chat function so you can communicate with the dealer or other players at the table.

Because the games are streamed live, RTP is determined by the actual game rules rather than a software RNG. For example, European roulette carries a house edge of 2.7% by design (one zero), while standard blackjack with optimal play can return 99.5% or higher depending on the specific rule set applied. These are inherent to the game mathematics — not figures we set ourselves — which is part of why many players trust live dealer tables.

Live Casino Providers at Koru

Evolution

Evolution is the global benchmark for live casino streaming. Their studios produce some of the most technically advanced live dealer content available, covering core table games and a wide range of game show formats. Evolution’s production values — multi-angle cameras, professional dealers fluent in multiple languages, and reliable low-latency streams — make their tables a centrepiece of our live casino offering.

Evolution is also the creator of several widely recognised game show titles that blend live hosting with bonus mechanics, giving players experiences that go well beyond a standard card game. These titles sit under our live game shows category and attract players looking for something outside the traditional table format.

Pragmatic Play Live

Pragmatic Play Live is the second major live studio powering our tables. Their offering covers the essential live games — blackjack, roulette, and baccarat — with strong production quality and a range of bet levels that cater to both casual players and those at the higher end of the table. Pragmatic Play Live is particularly well regarded for its Mega Roulette and PowerUP Roulette variants, which add multiplier mechanics to the classic wheel without changing the core rules.

Having both Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live in our live casino means that at any given time there are multiple versions of each major game running simultaneously, with varying bet limits and dealer languages to suit different preferences.

Live Games Available at Koru

Our live casino covers the main categories you would expect from a full-service live studio, with enough variation within each category to suit different playing styles and bankroll sizes.

Live Roulette

Roulette is the most popular live dealer game globally, and we offer multiple versions across both studios. The core variants include:

• European Roulette — single zero wheel, the standard for most experienced players
• American Roulette — double zero wheel, higher house edge but widely played
• Speed Roulette — faster rounds with shorter betting windows, suited to higher-volume play
• Multiplier Roulette variants — standard wheel mechanics with random multipliers applied to straight-up bets

Each table displays the last 20 results in the lobby thumbnail, so you can check the recent history before you sit down.

Live Blackjack

Blackjack at our live casino runs on standard multi-deck rules, with variations in the number of side bets available and the minimum and maximum bet limits per table. Key options include:

• Classic multi-seat blackjack tables — multiple player spots per table, dealt from a shoe
• Infinite Blackjack (via Evolution) — unlimited seats on a single-hand format, making it accessible even when demand is high
• Blackjack Party tables — lower-limit tables with a more social atmosphere
• VIP blackjack rooms — higher bet ceilings for players who prefer larger stakes

Side bets such as Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are available on most tables, adding optional wagers on the initial deal.

Live Baccarat

Baccarat is the third major pillar of our live casino. The game itself is straightforward — bet on Player, Banker, or Tie — but the live format adds genuine atmosphere, particularly on Speed Baccarat where rounds are resolved in under 30 seconds. Squeeze Baccarat is another popular variant, where the dealer slowly reveals card corners to build tension before the full reveal.

Bet limits on baccarat vary by table, from accessible minimums through to high-stakes rooms. The Banker bet carries a standard 5% commission in most versions, which is factored into the overall RTP of approximately 98.9% on the Banker side.

Live Poker Variants

Beyond the core three games, our live casino includes poker-based table games. These are not multiplayer poker formats against other players — they are player-versus-dealer games built on poker hand rankings. Casino Hold’em and Three Card Poker are among the formats available, both offering straightforward rules with the option of side bets for additional variance.

Live Game Shows

Game shows represent the fastest-growing segment of the live casino category. These titles use live hosts and physical game elements — spinning wheels, bonus picks, multiplier ladders — combined with broadcast-quality production. They are designed to be approachable regardless of prior table game experience, since the rules are explained on screen in real time.

Bet Limits and Accessibility

One of the practical advantages of running multiple studios and multiple versions of each game is the range of bet limits available at any one time. Our live tables are structured to cover a broad spectrum:

Exact limits are displayed on each table tile in the lobby. If a table is full or at capacity, you can join other open tables of the same game type — particularly useful for blackjack where seat availability varies.

Playing Koru Live Casino on Mobile

Our live casino is fully playable on mobile through your iOS or Android browser, with no download required. The SoftSwiss platform is built mobile-first, so the live lobby scales cleanly to smaller screens. Video quality adjusts to your connection speed, and the touch-based betting interface is designed for accurate chip placement even on smaller screens.

For the best experience on mobile, we recommend a stable connection — either strong 4G/5G or a reliable Wi-Fi network — since live streaming is more bandwidth-intensive than standard game content. You can also save Koru to your home screen as a PWA for fast access without going through your browser each time. More detail on our mobile setup is available on our app page.

Live Casino and Bonuses

It is worth noting that live casino games have specific bonus eligibility rules. As a general principle across most online casinos, live tables contribute at a lower rate — or not at all — toward bonus wagering requirements compared to pokies. Before playing live with an active bonus, we recommend reviewing the relevant terms. Our welcome bonus covers the main package terms in detail, and the full conditions are available in our terms and conditions.

That said, live casino play outside of bonus funds is unrestricted. Players playing with their own deposited balance can move freely between any live tables at any time.

Why Koru Runs Two Live Studios

Running both Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live rather than a single provider is a deliberate decision. The two studios compete on quality, which benefits players: game variety is broader, there are more tables available at peak times (reducing queues on popular games), and bet limits are more varied. If one studio is carrying out scheduled maintenance, the other keeps our live floor running without interruption.

It also means players who prefer one studio’s dealing style, camera angles, or presenter approach can find their preferred environment within a single casino account. Some players are loyal to Evolution’s blackjack rooms; others prefer Pragmatic Play Live’s roulette presentation. At Koru, they do not have to choose between platforms.

Getting Started with Live Dealer Games

If you have not played live dealer games before, starting at Koru is straightforward. Create your account, make a minimum deposit of NZ$30, and head to the Live Casino section of the lobby. We suggest starting with lower-limit tables to get comfortable with the interface and pace before moving to higher stakes.

For new players, game show titles are often the most accessible entry point — rules are displayed on screen, rounds are clearly paced, and minimum bets are low. From there, moving to roulette or baccarat is a natural step, since both games have simple core rules and clear betting options.

All players at Koru must be 18 or over. If at any point your gaming is causing concern, our responsible gaming tools — including deposit limits and self-exclusion — are available through our support team at any time. Our Koru Casino homepage has links to all the tools and information you need to play within your means.

Our live casino is open 24 hours a day. Pull up a seat, and let the dealer take it from there.