Betting Guide

This betting guide will help you get started with us and will teach you the basic understanding’s on how to play the casino games from our software.
In order for you to access our casino you must create a free account. Once you have a username and a password, please log in as a member.
Notice that there is a Tab on the upper left side of the screen that reads: “My Account”
Please click on the tab and scroll down to where it reads “ Cashier”
Soon after you funded your account please click on the game you want to win at and start playing!

Following is a brief explanation on how to play the various games we provide, in case of any questions please do not doubt in calling us to go over them as we are always glad to assist our players 24/7:

Black Jack Terms

Blackjack

A hand value of 21 that is achieved with the first two card dealt. A Blackjack usually pays off at a rate greater than 1:1, typicaly 3:2. A Blackjack cannot be pushed even with a dealer’s Blackjack.

21

A hand that has a vlaue of 21 achieved with 3 or more cards. Payoff is 1:1 and can be pushed if the dealer’s hand equals 21.

Hit or Draw

A request for an additional card.

Stand

To remain at the current hand value. To not take another card.

Double Down

To double the current bet and recieve only one card.

Pair Split

When your hand is a pair you can split the hand into two hands. The second hand requires a second wager equal to the first wager.

Surrender

: Allowed at some casinos and in the WSOB. This option allows you to give up your hand for half your wager. This is used when you feel you have a hopeless hand. Instead of losing your entire wager you lose only half.

Bust

When your hands value exceeds 21.

Soft Hand

Any hand that contains an Ace which can still be counted as a one or eleven.

Hole Card

The one card in each hand that is face down on the table.

Pat Hand

A hand with a total of seventeen or more.

Push

A tie between the player and the dealer.

Shoe

Used on some blackjack table to hold multiple decks of cards.

Pair

A hand that contains two cards with the same value, ie 4 of hearts and 4 of clubs.

Grinder

A gambler who’s wagers are low in value. This gambler is said to be grinding away.

Head On

When a lone player is playing against the dealer.

Cut Card

A solid colored card, typically a piece of plastic which is given to a player by the dealer for the purpose of cutting the deck(s) after a shuffle.

Burn Card

A card or cards removed from the top of the deck before play begins. These cards are removed to remove doubt about a stacked deck.

Anchor

A another name for Third Base.

First Base

The playing position directly to the left of the dealer. The player in this position is the first to recieve their cards and the first to wager.

Third Base

The playing position directly to the right of the dealer. The player in this position is the last to recieve their cards and is the last to wager.

Hard Hand:

A hand in which any Ace is counted as a 1 and not as an 11, or a hand without an Ace. If your hand consists of an Ace, 7, or 9, you have a hard 17.

Soft Hand

A hand in which any Ace is counted as an 11 and not as a 1.
If your hand consists of an Ace and a 6, you have a soft 17.

Flat Bet

A bet which you do not vary ie, if you are flat betting five dollars, you are betting $5 each and every hand without changing the betting amount.

Bet Spread

The difference between high and low bets spreads between players.

How to Play

Initially, both the dealer and the player are dealt two cards per hand. Player cards are dealt face up and one dealer card is dealt face up. A Blackjack is when the sum of the first two totals 21. The combination can be any Ace with any card with a value of 10.

Deck

The shoe of cards can consist of any number of decks from 1 to 8, this depends of the rules of the house. The number of decks used at a table affect the odds of house. The more decks the better the odds are for the house. The casino lobby indicates the number of decks used in each game.

Cards Value

In Blackjack, the cards are valued as follows: An Ace can count as either 1 or 11. Cards from 2 through 9 keep their face value. The 10, Jack, Queen, and King are all valued at 10.

The Dealer Hand

The plays that the Dealer makes are defined by a set of table rules that determine his actions. Usually these rules are indicated on the blackjack table. The main guidelines for the Dealer hand are:

Hit on 16 or less
Stand on Soft 17
Stand on Hard 17 or higher

A soft hand is where an Ace is counted as either 1 or 11 without going over 21
A hard hand has no Aces or just one Ace must count as one so that the hand does not go over 21

The Player Hand

After the cards are dealt the player must play his/her hand first. The player can make several choices once his two initial cards are dealt. The player’s action would depend on the strategy used by the player to the two initial cards. Some tables will have rules that other tables may not have so it is a good idea for the player to find out which tables in the casino are the ones that suit his or her gambling style. These options are indicated in the casino lobby when choosing a game. The Players hand is over when: A Blackjack comes up, Player chooses to stand or Player busts.

These are the choices a player has after being deal the first two cards:

Stand

The player chooses this option if he/she wishes to stand with the cards they have.

Deal

The dealer gives the player another card.

Double

Player can choose to take only one hit and double the amount of his/her bet. This option may vary in how it is offered. Some tables allow a Double on any two cards and some allow it only when the combination of the initial two cards equals 9, 10 or 11. Some tables may even offer a late double that can be played after the player already has 3 cards. These options if available are indicated in the casino lobby. The double option, if played correctly can be very beneficial for the player.

Split

If the player has two cards of equal value, he/she can choose to split the cards into two hands by doubling the amount of the bet. In a Split blackjack is not recognized. Some tables allow players to split multiple times. As with a Double, if played correctly Splits can increase player odds significantly.

Some games will not allow re-splitting Aces and a lot of games will not allow hitting after splitting Aces. Games that allow you to re-split aces and hit after splitting aces are of big advantage for the player.

Insurance

When the dealer’s face up card is an Ace players have the option to purchase Insurance. Insurance generally pays 2:1 and is indicated on the table. Insurance can be understood as a side bet on whether the dealer has blackjack or not. If the dealer has blackjack the insurance bet is a winner.

Even Money

Even Money is sometimes used when a player is dealt a Blackjack and the dealer has a face up Ace. The player can take an Even Money payout of 1:1 instead of the usual 1.5:1 and avoid the risk of the dealer having a blackjack which would result in a push.

Surrender

If the player is unsatisfied with the first 2 cards and feels the dealer has a much better chance then the player can surrender and only lose half the bet amount. Surrender is generally a house favorable option.

Bust

This is when the Player’s or Dealer’s hand total goes over 21. A Busted hand is automatically a loser.

Push

Push is when the Player’s hand equals the total of the Dealer’s hand. This is tie and the player receives his/her bet amount back.

Minimum / Maximum Bet

Min bet: displays the minimum bet amount required to play a hand. Max bet: displays the maximum bet amount allowed at the table. This is shown in the top right hand corner of the table.

Multi-Hands

Some Blackjack tables will allow a player to play multiple hands at the same time. A player can play either one, two or three hands simultaneously. The casino lobby indicates which tables will allow a player play multiple hands.

Stored Games

In the event the player looses internet connectivity on or closes his/her browser window in the middle of a game, the game in progress will be stored. Once back in the casino the pending game may be restored and finished by the player.

Video Poker

Playing the Game

Once you have credits in the machine you may wager. You can change the coin value and amount of coins you’ll bet per turn. The bet must be placed before you Draw cards, and can’t be changed during play. Once you are ready you may press Draw for the initial five cards to come up.

Deal/Draw

Press the Draw/Deal after a bet is placed to begin the game; or press Draw/Deal to obtain new cards for those cards not held. Your final hand determines whether you win or lose the game.

Hold

Once with the cards dealt you as the player decide if you wish to keep any of the cards in your hand. To hold cards push the Hold button under the card(s) you wish to keep or click on the card itself. If you change your mind and no longer wish to keep a selected card push the "Hold" button a second time to cancel. The word "Hold" appears on the cards you’ve selected.

Bet One

Press the Bet One button to play 1 coin on the hand; you may press it multiple times until you get the desired amount of coins. Video poker will allow you to bet from one to five coins per turn.

Bet Max

Press the Bet Max button to bet 5 coins on the hand.

Coin Value

This is the coin denomination you wish to play with. The selected coin value being played can be changed anytime between hands or when a play has been concluded.

Game Elements

Coins:

Displays the amount of coins currently being played.

Balance:

Shows the amount of money you currently have available in your account.

Paid:

Displays the amount you were paid on your last hand.

Bet Amount:

Displays the amount of money currently being played.

Exit Game Button

The exit button closes the game window and returns the player to the lobby. It will not be enabled during a game; however-it will be operational when there is no pending action from the player.

Fast Play Button

The fast-play button allows you to play video poker faster, by skipping the animation part of the game experience. Fast Play will in no way alter the outcome of the game. You can enable or disable this option at any time.

History Button

This is a report that will display detailed plays made by the player in case any doubt or reference should be made.

Winning Combinations

The winning combinations and payout schedules are listed on the payout table attached to the machine on the game screen. (Payout Table shown) The winning combinations are based on poker hands, with some variations depending which video poker machine is used:

Natural Royal

Five cards of the same Suit in consecutive order where the Ace is the highest, (10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace), pays 250 times if you bet from 1 to 4 coins and 4000 times if you make a five coin bet. No wild card can be used here.

Four Deuces

A hand with Four Deuces pays 200:1 times your stake.

Deuces Royal

Five cards of the same suit in consecutive order where the Ace must be the highest, Containing One or more Two’s as wild cards: (10, Jack, Two, King, Ace for instance), pays 25 times your bet amount.