Blackjack
Beat the dealer by getting closer to 21 without going over. You decide whether to take more cards, so your choices affect the outcome.
Table Games
Casino Table Games Basics
An evergreen guide to the classic casino table games — blackjack, roulette and baccarat. How each one is played, the main bets, and the simple ideas behind the house edge. Written plainly for Australian players.
3Classic games covered
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01 — Overview
What table games are
Table games are the classic casino games played on a felt layout — cards, a wheel or dice rather than spinning reels. They are the games most people picture when they think of a casino, and they share a few traits: clear rules, a defined set of bets, and a built-in house edge that varies by game and by the bet you choose. Online you will find them in two forms: software versions, where outcomes come from a certified random number generator, and live dealer versions, where a real dealer runs the table on camera. The rules are the same either way. This guide covers the three most popular — blackjack, roulette and baccarat — so you can sit down at any of them knowing what is going on.
02 — The classics
The three you will see most
Each of these games is built on a simple core idea. Learn that idea and the rest follows quickly.
Roulette
Bet on where a ball lands on a spinning wheel — a single number, a colour, odd or even, or a group of numbers.
Baccarat
Bet on whether the Player or Banker hand wins, or on a Tie. The hands are dealt to fixed rules, so there is little to decide.
Side bets
Many tables add optional side bets for extra ways to win. They can be fun but usually carry a higher house edge.
03 — Blackjack
How a hand of blackjack plays
Blackjack is the game where your decisions matter most. Here is a typical hand from start to finish.
Place your bet
You bet before any cards are dealt. You and the dealer each receive two cards; one of the dealer's cards is face up.
Read your total
Number cards count their value, face cards count ten, and an ace counts one or eleven. The aim is to get closer to 21 than the dealer.
Make your move
You can "hit" for another card, "stand" to keep your total, or use options like double or split depending on the table rules.
Dealer plays
Once you stand, the dealer reveals and plays to fixed house rules. The closer hand to 21, without going over, wins.
04 — Roulette & baccarat
Roulette and baccarat bets
These two games are about choosing a bet rather than playing a hand. The main choices are easy to learn.
Roulette: inside bets
Bets on a single number or a small group. They pay more but land less often, since you are covering fewer pockets on the wheel.
Roulette: outside bets
Bets on big groups like red/black or odd/even. They pay less but win close to half the time, making them a gentler way to play.
Baccarat: the main bets
You back the Player hand, the Banker hand, or a Tie. Banker tends to have a slight edge, which is why it often carries a small commission.
Why the house edge varies
Each bet has its own odds and payout. The gap between true odds and the payout is the house edge — it differs by game and by bet.
05 — Smart habits
Playing table games sensibly
Table games reward a calm, informed approach. These habits keep the experience enjoyable.
Read a game's rules and paytable before betting real money so nothing surprises you.
Simpler bets usually carry a lower house edge than exotic side bets.
Decide your limit before you sit down and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
No bet is "due". Each round is independent, so chasing a loss has no mathematical basis.
Stepping away keeps your decisions clear and the games fun.
06 — FAQ
Common questions about table games
Quick answers to what players ask most about the classic table games.
Which table game has the best odds?
It depends on the bet, not just the game. Simple bets — like the main bets in baccarat or even-money bets in roulette — tend to carry a lower house edge than side bets or single-number wagers. Each game lists its odds.
Does skill matter in table games?
In blackjack your decisions affect the outcome, so informed play matters. Roulette and baccarat are mostly about choosing a bet, with little decision-making once the round begins.
Are software and live versions the same?
The rules are identical. Software versions use a certified random number generator, while live versions use a real dealer and equipment on camera. Choose whichever experience you prefer.
What is the house edge?
It is the small built-in margin between the true odds of a bet and what it pays. It is why the casino runs as a business, and why table games are entertainment rather than a way to earn.
Where can I see a game's RTP?
Each game publishes its return-to-player figure in its information panel, and our RTP page explains how to read it. Live Chat can help if you cannot find it.
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