Real Dealer Studios

History & Founding

Real Dealer Studios was established in 2019 in Sliema, Malta. The founding team brought together backgrounds in filmmaking, software development, and iGaming operations, with the goal of reinventing the live-dealer experience. The core insight was that true-live streaming suffers from bandwidth constraints, studio overhead, and limited scalability; by pre-recording high-grade video and pairing it with RNG decision-making, the studio could offer the same visual fidelity and dealer personality without the operational drawbacks. The company’s first titles launched in 2020, quickly gaining traction among operators looking for differentiated table-game content. Over the following years, Real Dealer expanded its game library and studio facilities in Tallinn, Estonia, where all video production takes place. By 2025, the provider had established partnerships with major aggregators and was live with over 200 casino brands across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Business Model

Unlike traditional live-dealer providers that broadcast 24/7 from real studios, Real Dealer Studios uses a patented “Movie-Style” production method. Professional actors/dealers are filmed in a cinematic setting performing multiple game rounds; the video clips are then algorithmically spliced together based on RNG outcomes. This eliminates the need for continuous streaming infrastructure, reduces latency to that of a standard RNG game, and allows operators to offer “live-looking” tables without dedicated streaming bandwidth. The company describes its mission as creating “realistic, one-to-one dealer engagement” that feels like a luxury experience. Every game is shot with multiple camera angles, slow-motion replays, and professional sound design. The RNG ensures fairness and auditability, while the video gives players the psychological comfort of interacting with a human dealer. Real Dealer operates purely as a B2B content supplier, not running its own casino brand.

Products & Platforms

Real Dealer Studios’ portfolio includes Movie-Style Blackjack, Movie-Style Roulette, and Movie-Style Baccarat, each featuring pre-recorded dealer video with RNG-determined outcomes. The games support multiple camera angles, side bets, and standard betting options. The company provides a standard integration API compatible with all major casino platforms and aggregators like SoftSwiss, Relax Gaming, and EveryMatrix. Games are MGA-licensed and tested by accredited labs for RNG compliance.

Technology & Innovation

The core technology stack includes proprietary video-sequencing software that selects and parses dealer clips in real-time based on game logic. The system supports thousands of unique clip combinations per game, ensuring that players rarely see the same sequence twice. The studio uses high-end cinema cameras (e.g., RED) and a custom lighting setup to achieve a broadcast-quality look.

Market Position & Licensing

Real Dealer Studios holds a Class 4 Remote Gaming Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. It is also certified by the UK Gambling Commission (through UK aggregators) and by the Romanian ONJN. The company is a member of the iGaming Academy and participates regularly in industry conferences such as ICE London and SiGMA. As of mid-2025, the company employs 11–50 people across its Malta headquarters and Estonian studio. It remains privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds. The chief competitive differentiator is the “filmed RNG” hybrid, which competes with both pure-RNG table games and true-live studios.

Recent Developments

In 2024, Real Dealer Studios launched a new “3D-Environment” product line, combining its filmed dealer inventory with rendered backgrounds to allow themed tables (e.g., Asian-style or high-roller variants). The company also expanded its Estonian studio capacity to support faster content production. No acquisitions or funding events have been publicly reported.