For "live dealer pai gow", it often comes down to a rule that differs from table to table. The same game can follow different rules at two live tables in the same studio. Blackjack may let the dealer hit a soft seventeen at one table and stand at the next, roulette may add a second zero or random multipliers, and baccarat may drop its commission in exchange for a changed payout. Each change moves the house edge, and each is written in the rule sheet of the table in question.
Baccarat tables differ mainly in how they treat a winning banker bet. The classic table takes a small commission on each banker win, while commission free versions pay banker wins in full except on one specific total, where the payout is cut. The two approaches give a similar edge on paper and feel different in play. Side bets on pairs or on the size of the win carry a far higher edge than the main wagers.
Side bets pay large multiples on rare events and carry a house edge several times that of the main game. Live blackjack side bets on pairs or poker hands are the common example, and their payout tables differ from studio to studio. Card shoes are changed or shuffled at a cut card placed by the dealer, so counting cards gains almost nothing in a live stream. The side bet table in the rule sheet shows each payout beside its edge.
Related questions
Can tables with the same name have different rules?
Yes. Two tables sharing a lobby name can come from different studios with different rules, so the information icon on each video is worth opening first.
How many zeros can a live roulette wheel have?
One, two or even three; a double zero nearly doubles the edge of a single zero wheel, and some tables add a triple zero pocket on top.
How do multiplier roulette tables change payouts?
Random multipliers pay more on a few lucky numbers and less on every other straight bet, so an ordinary straight win returns less than at a standard table.
Are surrender and doubling options worth checking?
Yes. When doubling is allowed and whether surrender is offered each shift the edge a little, and the table rules list both options.