Do I need to be connected to the internet to participate in real money casinos?

Yes. You will need an active internet connection to be able to participate in real money gaming online. Either by connecting to an available Wi-Fi network or using your mobile data allowance on your smartphone device. Just be mindful that casino sites, particularly live dealer games, can quickly eat into your data allowance. So be sure to carefully monitor your usage to ensure you don't exceed your monthly limits and incur charges with your network provider.