Blackjack
Originating in France, Blackjack has evolved into one of the most popular casino games in the world, because a skillful player can challenge the house very effectively. The main objective is to obtain a card total as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it, while still beating the dealer's hand. Our Blackjack game is dealt from 8 decks. All cards numbered 2 through 10 are counted at face value. The Jack, Queen and King are valued at 10, an ace is worth either 1 or 11, whichever favors your hand. The Ace can change value from 11 to 1, if necessary, to prevent exceeding a total of 21. A Blackjack hand consists of an Ace and a card valued at 10 (10, J, Q, K). A two-card Blackjack always beats three or more cards totaling 21.

Before receiving any cards, you must place a wager. You are then dealt two cards face-up. The dealer is also dealt two cards, one face up and the other face down. The dealer's 'hole' card remains face down until your hand is completed. At this point, the dealer turns over the 'hole' card. If the hand totals 17 through 21 he must stand. If the hand is 16 or under, the dealer must continue to take cards until either the hand is over 16 or 'bust' (totaling over 21). If the dealer's hand totals 16 including an Ace valued at one (a 'soft' hand) the dealer must take another card.

You have many different betting and playing options:

Hit	You receive another card. For example, if your 2 cards equal 10 you have nothing to lose by requesting another card, since your total could not exceed 21.
Stand	This means that you are satisfied with the hand and do not want to be dealt another card.
Double Down	After you have received your first two cards, you have the option to double the initial wager. Once you have chosen to do this, click the 'Double' button and you will be dealt a third card and no more. Your hand will only consist of 3 cards.
Splitting	If you are dealt two cards of identical value you can then split them (i.e. 8,8 or 10,Q). You would now be playing two separate hands of one card each. You will now be dealt a second card to each of your hands. After your 1st hand is played out, the second hand will be played out. You may double down on one or both of the new hands. You may only split your hand once and a new wager equal to the initial wager will be placed for each split hand. When Aces are split, only one card will be dealt per Ace. A split hand resulting in Blackjack pays out at a ratio of 1:1 rather than the normal 3:2, and will lose to a dealer's Blackjack.
Insurance	If the dealer's first card is an Ace, there is a possibility of a Blackjack. If you believe the dealer has Blackjack you can buy insurance to protect yourself. If you choose to insure yourself, you have to pay an amount equal to half your wager. If the dealer gets Blackjack, the insurance will pay 2:1, which corresponds to your original stake. If you have insured yourself and the dealer does not obtain Blackjack then you lose your insurance but retain your original wager. Insurance is considered a game of its own within Blackjack, and gives you a chance to protect yourself from the dealer's Blackjack.
Payoffs	If your hand exceeds 21 or 'busts', then the dealer wins the hand without turning over the 'hole' card. All hands that total less than the dealer's hand lose. Hands that are equal in value are considered a tie, or a 'push', and your original wager is returned. If you obtain Blackjack the payout will be at a 3:2 ratio rather than at 1:1.

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Roulette
Roulette consists of a wheel with 38 numbers: 1-36, 0, and 00. After all the bets have been placed, the wheel is spun and a ball is placed on the outer edge of the wheel. The ball will then drop into one of the numbered pockets once the wheel slows down. The numbers on the wheel alternate pairs of odd numbers with pairs of even numbers and alternate between black and red. The two zeros are green in color and are placed at opposite ends of the wheel. The object of the game is to determine which number or color the ball will ultimately land on.

The table layout is arranged so that the 36 numbers are arranged in 3 columns of 12 numbers each. The numbers are in sequence, and can be either red or black, depending on the number. There are two types of roulette bets: inside bets and outside bets. There are 6 inside bets: straight bet, split bet, street bet, corner bet, five number bet, and a line bet. There are three basic outside bets: even-money, column, and dozen bets. You can place as many different types of bets as you want. There are no limits to the number of wagers placed on each spin, as long as the total dollar amount does not exceed $100.

There is a winning number display at the top right of your screen which shows you the most recent winning numbers. The common perception is that if a number has not been shown as winning in a long time, it could be time to put a stake on that number!

Straight Bet	35:1	You can bet on one number by placing a chip in the center of the number you want to place your bet on (1-36, 0, 00). If that number wins, you are paid 35:1.
Split Bet or Two Number Bet	17:1	You can place your chip on the line between two separate numbers. If the ball lands on either of these numbers you win. The payout is 17:1.
Street Bet or Three Number Bet	11:1	This allows you to cover three numbers in a row with one bet. To make this bet, place your chip in the outside line of the row you want to bet on. If one of these three numbers comes up, you win. The payout is 11:1.
Corner Bet	8:1	Place your chip in the center of four numbers and if one of these numbers comes up you win. Pays at 8:1.
Five Bet	6:1	The only five number bet you can make is on the numbers 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. Place your chip on the outside line that divides the 0 and 1. If any of these 5 numbers comes up, you will be paid 6:1.
Six Line Bet	5:1	Allows you to bet on two rows of three numbers. Place your chip in between the outside line of the last numbers of the two rows. If any of the 6 numbers come up, you will be paid 5:1.
Outside Bet: Any Red or Black Bet	1:1	Bet on either red or black. Place your chip on either the red spot or the black spot. Pays 1:1.
Outside Bet: Any Low Number or High Number Bet	1:1	Bet on whether the next number will be 1 through 18 or 19 through 36. Place your chip on either the 1 to 18 spot or on the 19 to 36 spot. You lose if either the 0 or the 00 come up. Pays 1:1.
Outside Bet: Any Even or Odd Bet	1:1	Bet on whether the number will come up as even or odd. Place your chip on the even spot or the odd spot. You lose if either the 0 or the 00 come up. Pays 1:1.
Dozen Bet (1st 12, 2nd 12, 3rd 12)	2:1	These bets divide the roulette table into the numbers 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. Place your chip on one of three spots: 1st 12, 2nd 12, or the 3rd 12. This bet pays 2:1.
Column Bets	2:1	A column bet is a bet on any one of the three long columns of numbers. To make the column bet, place your chip on any one of the column betting spots. This bet pays 2:1.

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Slot Machines
Slot games consist of inserting coins into the machine and then pulling the lever to set the reels in motion. The object is to line up specific patterns to win money. You can choose coins of the following denominations: $.25, $.50, $1.00, $2.00, or $5.00. You can bet up to three coins on each spin. You may hit the 'Bet Max' button to play for the maximum amount of coins and the reels will automatically begin to spin. If you prefer, you may deposit one coin at a time and then pull the lever to start the reels spinning. Payouts are displayed on the machine. Winning combinations are displayed in the center of the reels as marked by the pay line.

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Jacks or Better
Jacks or Better Video Poker is extremely popular because it is easy and quick to play but still contains an element of strategy. To begin, you choose what denomination of coins you wish to use, ranging from 25 cents to $5. You then deposit coins into the machine and bet up to five coins on the hand. Once the cards are dealt, you may select which cards to keep or 'hold', and the remaining cards are replaced in the second deal. After the second deal, you are paid out based on the rank of the resulting poker hand.

Jacks or Better Video Poker is the classic version, using no wild cards and only one deck of cards. The minimum payout hand is a pair of Jacks, hence the name! This game most accurately represents the odds of poker, and gives high payouts for good hands.

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