Top 10 Casino Table Games

Casino games in general come in two forms. First, there are chance-based games that require little to zero degree of skill to master and play. Second, there are skill-based games which require the player to incorporate some sort of skill if he or she is to win. Chance-based games generally are single-player games meaning they pit the player against the system for example slots, video poker and scratch cards. Skill-based games, on the other hand, are multi-player games meaning they pit the player against other players and/or the dealer. Such games often come in the form of casino table games. 

Between chance-based games and skill-based games, a high number of players favour playing the latter. This is necessitated by the fact that players can craft their own luck hence increasing their chances of winning if they incorporate proper winning strategies. Moreover, casino table games foster and promote competition as players go head to head against each other and/or the dealer rather than just playing against the system.

On the casino table games front, the games which are favoured by most are highlighted below.

Roulette

Roulette is one of the most popular table games with its popularity largely stemming from the game’s perceived simplicity as well as lucrativeness. Though perceived as simple by some, roulette actually does have both a simple side as well as a complex side. This therefore makes it accommodative to different player types. The type of bet that players go for determines if the turn of the wheel will be an easy watch or a difficult watch.

Blackjack

Sharing more of the same levels of popularity as roulette is blackjack. This game is available at literally all the top online casinos. The objective when playing blackjack is to beat the dealer by getting a hand value of 21 or closest to 21 without busting (exceeding 21). To achieve this objective, players need to implement various strategies hence the reason blackjack ranks as a skill-based game. Players also need to bear in mind that it’s the strategies they use that determine the game’s odds.

Spanish 21

We have placed Spanish 21 just below blackjack owing to the fact that some people view the two as just the same game. Well, while these two share some similarities, the differences which exist between them are so distinct that they should be considered different games. When playing Spanish 21, all 10s are removed from the deck, Late Surrender is always available, doubling after splitting is always allowed and the game has several bonuses. This, in essence, makes the game more lucrative than blackjack.

Three Card Poker

Some refer to poker as the gentleman’s game. This owing to the fact that it is often played by elegantly, professionally and formally dressed individuals. One of the popular poker variants is three card poker which is played with an initial hand of 3 cards. From this initial hand, players progress through various rounds by adopting different actions. The objective is to create the most valuable hand at the end of the gaming session.

Craps

Craps is a game which is played using dice. When playing at some brick-and-mortar casinos, it’s you the player who throws the dice! Before you throw the dice, you have to place a bet. The outcome of the roll of the dice determines if your bet is successful or not. In some ways, craps is similar to roulette in that it offers a wide range of betting options and these make the game both simple and complex (depending on the bet you go for).

Baccarat

Baccarat is regarded as one of the most popular high-stakes casino games. Owing to this, it’s the high rollers who largely gravitate towards the game at most casinos. When playing baccarat, players attempt to outscore the banker by getting a score of 9 or nearest to 9. Two cards are dealt to both the player and the banker (with a possible 3^rd depending on the total score of the first two cards) and the player has to bet on whether it’s the player or the banker who will have a score equalling or nearest to 9. It’s also possible to bet for a tie.

Pai Gow Poker

Pai Gow Poker is a rather unique poker variant. The uniqueness of this game is that it doesn’t follow a long and strenuous gaming session as is the case with most poker variants. Rather, it’s a fast-paced casino table game which pits the player vs the dealer (rather than against other players as is the case with other poker variants). Other unique attributes of Pai Gow Poker are that both the player and the dealer need to create two hands at the end of the gaming session (a 2-card hand and a 5-card hand). Also, the Joker is used as a wild card.

Sic Bo

Sic Bo is a casino table game that is quite popular, especially with players of Asian origins. Sic Bo is a fast-paced game which sees players bet on the outcome of a roll of three dice. The game comes with a low house edge hence it’s great for players looking for more than just fun.

Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud Poker is a game that follows the same gameplay action as that of three-card poker. What differentiates this poker variant is that the initial round will see five cards dealt (one card face up and all others face down) to all competing players. During the successive game rounds, players place their ante bet and depending on how the action is going, will choose to surrender the ante, fold or raise. Before each hand, there is also the option of placing side bets.

Casino War

Casino War is one of the simplest casino table games that players can enjoy. Upon initiating a gaming session, players first need to place a bet and afterwards, both the player and the dealer will receive one card each. The card with the highest value wins meaning if the highest-valued card falls to the side the player bet on, the player would have won the first battle. If the player and the dealer’s card are worth the same, the two will go to ‘War’ and hence are forced to increase their current bet. The player wins even money for each battle that she or he wins.

Round Up

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