Tag Archives: casino games

The History of Casino Games

 

The gambling industry in the UK alone, is now worth around £14 billion, with the most popular form of gambling being casino games. Gambling itself can be traced back many centuries, and there is archaeological evidence of its existence in China in the 3rd century BC. However, the first gambling house, or ‘casino’, opened in 17th century Venice, Italy. Since then, the concept spread, with casinos opening all over Europe and the United States.

BLACKJACK

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games. It is first mentioned in a novella written by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, way back in the 17th century. Back then the game was known (and still is by many) as twenty-one, as the object of the game is to reach twenty-one with two cards. However, the name Blackjack was introduced when casinos in the USA began offering bonuses if the player revealed a black Jack in their hand, and so the game became widely known as Blackjack.

POKER 

This wildly popular card game goes from strength to strength, played the world over, by friends in the home, to huge tournaments like the World Poker Series; aired to a global audience of millions of poker fans. However, the exact origins of the game are not that clear. The game was played in the deep south of North America, but it really took off in the latter part of the 20th century, when the casinos opened their doors to it. Now, in the 21st century, it is only right that the game has carved out a space for itself in the virtual world, with many websites offering people the opportunity to play from anywhere.

FRUIT MACHINES

By far the most popular of all the casino games, the fruit machine was invented in the late 19th century by Sittman and Pit. This was a very basic machine and was later improved upon by a man named Charles Fey, who simplified the mechanism to three spinning reels with five symbols. Known also as ‘one-armed bandits’, because they were originally operated solely by a lever on the side, and usually took your cash, fruit machines can now be found in almost every pub, club, betting shop, and casino.

All of these casino games, and many others besides, have become a hugely popular form of entertainment online, enticing new audiences the world over. Casino games are going nowhere anytime soon.

How to play Electronic Roulette?

 

How to play Electronic Roulette?

If you’re a gambling fan, chances are you love table games such as roulette. With online casinos booming nowadays, you’ve got more opportunities to play and win.

-But how do you play electronic roulette?

The first thing to do is to sign up for an account at an online casino, or you should visit a brick-and-mortar establishment. Some casinos feature a mobile version of their website, but not always. A download may be required.

After signing up, you’ll need to fund your account. Some establishments offer a no-deposit bonus that is conferred once you finish your registration.

Then choose the electronic roulette.

Player have at their disposal a touch-screen on which they place their bets. Once everyone is done placing a bet, a ball’s automatically sent in the roulette. The biggest difference between electronic and croupier-operated roulette is the lack of the croupier, since the roulette wheel spins automatically.

-Once On the Betting Screen

Here is where you can choose 1, 5, or 10 times the betting unit in order to place the bet. If you touch the same betting spot once more, it adds an extra bet to it. These options remain available until the betting terminal displays a No More Bets on the screen.

-Betting options

There are a few options to choose from.

Inside bets are those who permit players to wager on 1 to 6 numbers with a single bet.

Outside bets allow players to bet on 12 or 18 numbers at once.

Some allow bets on red or black pockets, odd or even numbers, high or low numbers, or even columns or dozens. Although these bets are comprehensive and increase your odds of winning, they actually reduce the amount you may win. So, if you want to play safe and make lower profits, go for it. Wagers on single numbers make the most money, but are harder to get.

-Once everyone is done

Now it’s time to watch the roulette spin and the ball land on to one of the numbered pockets. If you win, congrats! You’ll see the total amount of your prize in the “win” box. If it doesn’t fall on to one of the numbers you wagered on, then you must place new bets.

Finally, you can cash out your winnings. Usually you receive a credit slip, but some online casinos fund it to your preferred withdrawal method.

The Best Casino Table Games

If you are like many avid casino players, table games will provide endless hours of enjoyment alongside a unique sense of accomplishment. As there are so many varieties to choose from, it is a good idea to take a quick look at a handful of the most popular games for players of all ages.
Bingo

One of the great aspects in regards to a standard game of bingo is that strategy and luck both play equally important roles. Forming rows of horizontal, vertical or diagonal combinations can lead to valuable rewards and frequently, bingo offers a progressive jackpot. All of these aspects have allowed this game to enjoy a massive amount of popularity.

Roulette

Roulette provides just as much visual intrigue as it supplies action and the potential to win it big. There are numerous betting methods such as high/low, red/black, low/middle/high and even/odd. Each of these will depend upon the particular strategy of the player. Featured in many films over the years, roulette ranks high within modern casino table games.

Slots

What is there not to like about slots? Not only will players be presented with numerous pay-out options, but the machines themselves have evolved in leaps and bounds over the years. Many now offer up to five reels, highly interactive game play, three-dimensional imagery and hidden levels. These and other aspects enable slots to be a positively addictive choice. Another excellent advantage of slots is that wagers can be relatively low and players can still win massive jackpots.

Blackjack

Perhaps the reason that blackjack has been a mainstay of the casino circuit over the years is that its outward strategy appears to be relatively straightforward. The player will simply attempt to accumulate a sum as close to 21 as possible without exceeding this number. Any hand that beats the dealer will automatically win. Hands are dealt quickly and the game play is extremely fluid. So, blackjack is an excellent way to accrue wealth over time.

These are four of the most popular casino table games in existence. Of course, we would be remiss to not mention other favourites such as poker and backgammon. Regardless of your individual tastes, the chances are high that you will always be able to find the game that is best suited for your needs. The next big winner could be only moments away!

How to Wager – A Guide to Craps Bets

If you hope to excel in the enticing game of craps, there are a handful of bets that you should become familiar with. Although this list can be rather exhaustive, let’s take a look at five of the most common.

 

Pass Line

This is the most popular position. You will bet that a 7 or 11 is scored on the come-out roll. A bet will lose if a 2,3 or 7 is instead the result. A “point” will be established if any other numbers are rolled. This bet pays out even money.

Pass Line Odds

This bet is made after the point has been created as described above. Most rules state that the pass line odds can be a multiple of the original pass line bet. If a point is again rolled before a 7, you will win. Note that there is no house edge with this variant.

Don’t Pass Line

As you may have guessed, this is the exact opposite of a pass line bet (you win if you roll a 2 or a 3 but lose if a 7 or 11 is the outcome). If you score a 12, this is called a “push”. After this, you will win if you roll a 7 and lose if you roll the point.

Don’t Pass Odds

One again, this is the exact reverse of taking the odds; you win if a 7 is rolled before the point. Normally, this number can be a multiple of the original don’t pass bet. Payouts depends upon how common the point is (such as 1 to 2 and 2 to 3).

Come

This bet can be made at any time (assuming that the point has already been established). As with the pass line position, you will win if you roll a 7 or 11 and lose if a 2,3 or 12 is the end result.

While these strategies can take a bit of time to understand, craps is actually quite easy to master with patience. So, expect to enjoy a fun (and potentially rewarding) experience!

The Definitive Guide to Punto Banco

Punto Banco is a hugely popular card game that gets players totally hooked. It is a game of chance which is dependent on the cards the player receives. This means that players have just as much chance to win as anyone else, because no skills or form of strategy is necessary. The winning hand will be either the Player’s or the Banker’s. The winning bets depend on the casino, however in most cases, 1-1 (even money) is given for Player’s bets. The house edge is quite low at approximately 1%.

 

The game is very similar to Baccarat, except that there are not any optional plays, and there are fixed house rules as to how the cards are dealt. There is a shoe (which houses four, six or eight pre-shuffled decks. A card sized piece of plastic, which is usually yellow, is included in the shuffling, and is the sign which shows the shoe’s last coup.

The aim of the game is for players to bet on the winner of the two hands given to the players and the bank. The winner is the one who has 9, or the closest to it. This is calculated when the card values are added together, and the last digit is used as the accepted number.

The different rules for the players and banker mean that if in the beginning, the player has between 0-5 as a total card value, he is eligible to draw another (third) card. If his total is 6 or 7, then he has to stand. If the player only has 2 cards, then the banker has to follow the same rule as the player, and has to regard only his own cards, and the 0-5 and 6 or 7 card rule applies. There are more complicated rules if the player draws a third card.

If at the end of the deal, if the Player and the banker have scored the same value, it is classed as a ‘tie bet’, which is awarded with 8-1 odds. In this instance the bets on both sides stay active for the following game.

If you want a game of Punto Banco come on down to Les Croupiers. We’re happy to serve both first timers and experts.