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BLACKJACK
Blackjack is one of the more popular casino games. In this game, you are trying to draw cards that total 21, or come closer to 21 than those held by the dealer without exceeding that number. To begin, the dealer deals two cards to each player. The dealer's first card faces up, the second faces down. All face cards (King, Queen, Jack) count as 10 each. All other cards count at face value except for the Ace, which counts as a 1 or 11 as you decide. (An Ace and a 6, for example, could be counted as a seventeen or a seven.) An Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is a Blackjack. If you have a Blackjack, show the hand immediately and the dealer will pay you one and 1/2 times your bet. (Unless the dealer also has a Blackjack. In this case, the hand is a "push" (tie) and neither wins.) Further information can be found at this LINK
POKER
Texas Hold'Em is probably the most popular version of Poker being played today. Its a little more complicated than 5-card stud or 7-card draw. But you'll find it at every poker room, on TV, and online.
Basics
In lieu of the traditional poker "ante", where every player would kick in a small initial bet, Texas Hold 'Em uses "blinds". Only two players pay "blinds" on each hand. Other players play the hand for free. The blind represents the minimum bet for the hand of poker.
Initially, the two players to the left of the dealer post "the blinds". The player directly to the left pays the "single blind", and the player two from the left pays the "double blind". With each hand of poker dealt, responsibility to pay the blinds rotates around the table.
Card Play
Each player receives two cards, face down. Players compete to build the best possible 5-card poker hand using their two cards plus the 5 cards which will be shared.
The first round of cards deals 2 cards, face down, to each player.
The second round, called "the flop", deals 3 cards, face up, which are common cards to all players.
The third round, called "the turn", deals 1 card, face up, which is a common card to all players.
The fourth round, called "the river", deals 1 card, face up, which is a common card to all players. Further information can be found at this LINK
CRAPS
Perhaps no other casino game causes as much excitement as Craps! And, while it looks complicated, you may be surprised it isn't as difficult to learn the basics as you might think. Many casinos offer complementary classes so you might want to ask about lessons before you try your luck.
Please note that the payout's, odds and percentages that are listed here are typical but can vary from casino to casino. Please check the payout's, odds and percentages for the casino you wish to play in before you make any bets. Most casinos have free Craps instruction books that list their house rules and payout's. Internet casinos can also provide you with their information.
First, it is important that you become familiar with some of the terms used in Craps. Note that during a game, you may not hear all of the terms listed here. But if you spend the time learning them, Craps will be less intimidating. Further information can be found at this LINK
ROULETTE
Roulette is a simple, easy to learn and exciting game. It offers a wide variety of bets and a combination of bets with both long and even odds.
The Roulette wheel has 36 numbers from 1 to 36, a "0", and usually a "00". (Most U.S. casinos have a "00" as well as the "0" which increases the house's edge. If you can find a casino without the "00", it is a better game.) The numbers are alternately colored red and black with the "0" and "00" green.
Play begins when the Players have placed most of their bets by placing chips on the numbered layout. The Dealer then spins the white ball in the opposite direction of the spinning wheel.
Bets may be placed until the ball is ready to leave the track and fall onto the spinning wheel. At this point, the Dealer will call "No more bets." The ball then falls onto a number on the wheel, the Dealer places a marker on the winning number and bets are paid accordingly.
Chips (also known as "checks"), range in value and can be bought in stacks of 20 from the dealer. You determine what the checks are worth when you buy-in and are given a color. Players can make as many bets as they wish and can use roulette checks, chips or money to place their bets. Please note that table minimums are posted at each roulette table and that the checks have no value at other games. So, make sure you cash in your checks before leaving the table. Further information can be found at this LINK |
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