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The Goal of the Game:
In this game the dealer is your only opponent. Your goal is to
reach a card value that is closer to 21 than the dealer's card
value, without going over 21.
The Value of the Cards:
Numbered cards are worth their face value.
Jacks, Queens and Kings are worth 10.
Aces are worth 1 or 11, whichever is best for you!
Playing the Game:
You place a bet. The dealer deals the cards: two to you and one
to himself (or herself). These cards are normally dealt face up
and open to view. The dealer deals himself a second card, face
down, called the hole . This is the mysterious card that makes
the game a challenge.
Now you have to decide whether to "hit" or "stand" (also called
"stay"). If you hit, the dealer deals you another card, and asks
you again whether you want to hit or stand. You will usually
want to hit until you are close to that cherished 21 total
(unless you bust by hitting once too many times) When you reach
a satisfactory card value you "stand", passing your turn to the
dealer. The rule for the dealer is to keep taking cards until he
has 17 or more.
Remember that there is a "soft 17" and a "hard 17". The dealer
stands on a soft 17 (in other words if he holds an Ace and a 6).
Also keep in mind that the colors (suits) of the cards are not
important in this great game.
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The Goal of the
Game:
In this game it is you and the slot machine (virtual or real)!
The goal of this easy game is to get the icons (strawberries,
numbers etc.) to be aligned on the payline in one of the winning
combinations listed on the pay table.
Playing the Game:
You place your bet according to the machine. Usually, you can
bet one, two or three coins, while some machines allow up to
five or more coins. The value of the coins may be $.25, $1, $5,
or a range in between. For example, if you bet 3 coins on a $5
machine, your bet is $15.
In a virtual casino, you click a button to start the wheels
spinning, just as you would pull the arm on a real slot machine.
Then you take a deep breath and wait to see if you win!
Once the wheels stop, check to see if you won and how much. Each
game has a pay table to help you determine your winnings. For
example, three bars in a row may pay 10 to 1. Three strawberries
in a row may pay 3 to 1. Some slot machines may pay on the
diagonal or have three or five paylines. Check each casino for
their particular rules.
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The Goal of the Game:
To bet on the slot where the roulette ball falls.
Playing the Game:
First, you get into the mood for a glamorous game. There are two
types of Roulette, American and European. Both have a roulette
wheel that is divided into slots. The American roulette wheel is
divided into 38 slots, numbered 1 through 36 plus 0 and 00. The
European roulette wheel is divided into 37 slots, numbered 1
through 36 plus 0.
All the players place their bets. Then the dealer spins a small
white ball in the opposite direction of the spinning wheel. You
wait with bated breath for dealer to call out the winning
number.
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The Goal of baccarat Game:
The goal of this straightforward game is to draw a two or three
card hand with a value closer to 9 than the banker's hand.
The Value of the Cards
Numbered cards have their face value.
10, Jack, Queen and King count as 0.
Ace counts as 1.
If the value of your cards is more than ten, you subtract 10. So
a 8-9 hand totals 7 (after subtracting 17).
Playing the baccarat Game:
You draw two cards, as does the banker. If either you or the
banker totals 8 or 9, both of you automatically stand. If your
total is 6 or 7, you stand. If you stand, the banker hits on a
total of 5 or less.
Meanwhile, if your total is 5 or less, you
automatically hit and receive a third card from the banker. If
you receive a third card, the banker draws a third card,
according to these rules:
When the banker's hand totals 0,1,2: banker always draws a third
card.
When the banker's hand totals 3: banker draws if your third card
is 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-0 (not 8).
When the banker's hand totals 4: banker draws if your third card
is 2-3-4-5-6-7
When the banker's hand totals 5: banker draws if your third card
is 4-5-6-7
When the banker's hand totals 6: banker draws if your third card
is 6-7.
when the banker's hand totals 7: banker stands.
After the final cards are dealt, the side with the total closest
to 9 wins.
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The Goal of the Game:
Free Ride is another casino variation of Poker, but you don't
have to beat the dealer's hand. Just put together a winning
poker hand, with a minimum of a pair of tens.
Playing the Game and Betting :
You put this winning poker hand together from the 3 cards that
you are dealt, and two community cards, which are gradually
revealed. First, you open the round by making three identical
bets on the betting circles. You are dealt three cards, and the
dealer places two community cards in the center of the table,
face down. You analyze your 3 cards and decide whether to
withdraw the first bet or "let it ride" on the table. The dealer
reveals the first community card. Now you can decide whether to
withdraw the second bet. Afterwards the second community card is
revealed and the hand is scored.
You cannot withdraw the third bet.
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The Goal of the
Game:
The goal of this table game is to get a better Poker hand than
the dealer, who must hold at least an Ace and a King, for you to
really win, and all this happens after placing two bets. So,
read on.
Playing the Game:
Caribbean Poker is a table game, more closely related to
Blackjack, than to Poker. Poker hands are used for scoring. The
first decision in Caribbean Poker is how much to bet. And
remember there are two betting phases. The initial bet, before
the cards are dealt, when you "ante" in. The dealer deals five
cards to you, and five cards to himself.
The dealer turns one of its cards face up. Then you decide
whether to place a "call" bet, or surrender. If you surrender,
you lose the hand and the ante.
If you make the "call" bet, the dealer reveals its cards and the
game continues. To "qualify" the dealer must hold at least an
Ace-King, or better. If the dealer does not qualify, you walk
away with the ante, but your "call" bet is returned.
If the dealer does qualify, it's your cards against the
dealer's. If you win, the ante pays even money. If you win with
anything better than a pair, the house a multiple of your "call"
bet, according to a bonus ranking - see the table under Betting
and Payoff.
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The Goal of the
Game:
Video poker is a versatile game combining knowledge of Poker
with the excitement of slot machines and a few wild cards for
extra fun. Like all forms of Poker, the goal of the game is to
get the best hand possible.
Playing the Game:
This game is so versatile that it almost qualifies as a few
games rolled into one. You can play Jacks or Better, Deuces
Wild, All American, Joker Poker and more. Each particular game
has its own strategy, characteristics and rewards.
First, choose your bet. Then click "deal". Five cards will
appear on the screen, as if you were holding them in a Poker
hand. Then you can decide whether to keep the cards, change
some, or take a new hand, following the strategies outlined
below. When you win, you can also doubleup. Just follow the
instructions on the screen.
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