How to Play Craps

Although it can seem complicated, the truth is Craps can be enjoyed at any level of expertise. Let us show you some basic rules of the game.

The easiest wager is the Pass Line bet: first wait until the dealer turns the big hockey puck to “OFF”, which means that a new round is about to start. Once the puck goes to OFF, put your chips on the area marked as the Pass Line. The shooter then picks up the dice to roll them. The first roll of a round is called the Come-Out roll, and here’s what happens depending on what is rolled:

7 or 11- You win! The shooter then rolls another Come Out roll.

2, 3, or 12-You lose. The shooter then rolls another Come Out roll.

4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10-Enter the Point round. So, you’re either going to win, lose, or go to the Point round.

If you win, the dealer will pay you the amount of your bet. For example: if you’d bet a $5 chip, they’ll give you another $5 chip. If you lose, then they’ll take your chip away. If you didn’t win or lose right away, then you go to the Point round, and the dealer turns the hockey puck to ON and places it on the number that was rolled (4,5,6,8,9, or 10). That number is called the Point. Now you’ll win if the shooter rolls the Point again, and you’ll lose if he rolls a 7 first. Rolling a 7 before rolling the point again is called “sevening out”.

While you are trying to roll the point, you can bet on the place bets (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10), hard ways, fill and proposition bets.

You could go play craps now with what you’ve already learned. And in fact, by just making the Pass Line bet you are ready to go! But if you really want to get deeper inside the action, our friendly dealers and supervisors will be happy to help you.

So now that you’re ready for a “Hot Streak”, you can understand why we LIVE TO PLAY…

How to Play EZ Baccarat

Here’s how to play. The object of the game is to bet on the number on which the ball will come to rest after spinning round the roulette wheel. The wheel is composed of 38 sections numbered from 0 to 36, the thirty-eighth section being 00 (double zero).

The game begins when the player places the bets of his choice. The croupier spins the ball in the wheel and when it is about to make its last two rounds, he announces “No more bets” and you must stop placing bets. The ball is on the point of coming to rest, this is the moment when everyone holds their breath, their eyes riveted on the roulette wheel. The croupier announces the winning number. Losing bets are raked in and winning bets are paid out. Easy, right? If you have any lucky numbers, go ahead and bet on them, for a chance to win up to 35 times what you wagered!

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How to Play Poker

The game is played with a single deck of 52 cards. Three Card Poker is actually two games in one. There is the Play/Ante game where you are playing against the dealer to see who has the highest hand. There is also the Pair Plus game where you are wagering on whether or not you will be dealt a pair or better.

In most casinos you can bet on either of the games but some casinos require you to make an Ante Bet in order to bet the Pair Plus portion of the game.

The PlayThere are three betting circles in front of each seat. The top betting circle is labeled Pair Plus where the player puts a wager on the pair plus game. Beneath that are two circles labeled Ante and Play for the base game. The game starts with the player making a wager in the Pair Plus and or Ante circle equal to the table minimum.After all the players have made their bets the dealer will give each player a three-card hand that is dealt by the Shuffle Master machine. Play begins with the first player to the dealer’s left and continues clockwise around the table.

Ante/PlayIf a player has made a bet on the Ante they must make their decision to fold or play after looking at their hand. If the player folds he forfeits their Ante wager. If the players want to continue they must make an additional bet in the Play circle equal to their Ante bet.After all the players have made their decisions, the dealer will turn over his three-card hand. The dealer needs to “qualify” with a hand of Queen or higher for play to continue. If the dealer’s hand does not contain a Queen or higher all players still active in the hand will be paid even money for their Ante wager and their bet on the Play will be returned to them.

If the dealer’s hand does qualify, then their hand is compared to the player’s hand. If your hand beats the dealer’s hand you will be paid even money for your Ante and Play bets. If the dealer’s hand beats your hand you lose both bets. In the rare event of a tie then the player wins the hand.The Hand RankingsBecause you are only dealt three cards, the hand ranking is a little different than with traditional five card hands. This is because of the mathematical probabilities of making certain hands. The hands are ranked for the highest to the lowest as follows:

Straight Flush. Three cards of the same suit in sequence. Example 6-7-8 of spades.

Three of a Kind. Three cards of equal rank.Straight. Three cards in sequence of mixed suits.

Flush. Three cards of the same suit.

Pair. Two cards of equal rank.

High Card. The highest card in your hand.

Ante BonusThere is a bonus payout on the Ante bet for certain hands and the bonus does not require an additional wager. If you have a straight, three-of-a-kind or straight flush, you will be paid a bonus whether you beat the dealer or not. The bonus payout is paid based on the pay table posted at the table. The payout schedule for the Ante Bonus varies from casino to casino but not by much. For a straight flush you will be paid 5 to 1 or 4 to 1. For three of a kind you will be paid 4 to 1 or 3 to 1. For a straight you receive 1 to 1 for your Ante bet.

The payout structure for the Ante Bonus affects the overall house edge on the Ante/Play portion of the game. A payout of 5 -4 -1 has a house edge of about 3.4 percent. While the payout of 4 – 3- 1 has a house edge of 6.8 percent.StrategyThe strategy for Ante portion of Three Card Poke is very simple. You should fold if you have a hand lower than Queen – 6 -4 and you should continue and make the Play bet if you hand is higher.To determine if your hand is better than Q-6-4 start with your first highest card and compare it to the Queen, if it is higher you play. You ignore the other two cards. If your first card is a Queen and your second card is higher than 6 you would still play regardless of the ranking of your third card. If it is lower than 6 you don’t play.Pair PlusThe Pair Plus wager is based only on whether your three-card hand has a Pair or higher. It doesn’t matter if the dealer qualifies or even beats you if you have a bet on the Ante Game. If your hand has a pair or better you win. If it does not have at least a pair you will lose. On average you will be dealt a pair or better about 25 percent of the time.

The Pair Plus wager is paid based on the pay table established by the casino where you are playing. Some of the common pay tables along with their house edge are listed below.

Easy and FunMuch of the popularity of Three Card Poker comes from the simplicity of the game. Since you are not playing against the other players a camaraderie can develop amongst the players as they root and cheer for each other to beat the dealer.

How to Play Blackjack

Place your bet! The object of the game is to get closest to 21 without going over, by adding the value of the cards dealt in each hand. In Black Jack, you play against the Dealer’s hand.

After the bets are placed, the Dealer draws two cards for each player and one for himself. After you see the dealer’s card against yours, you have the option of “Staying” with the cards you have, the signal is made by waving your hand palm-side down on top of your cards. The other option is to “Hit”, which means that you are asking the Dealer to draw another card for you. This is signaled by tapping your hand once on either side of your cards.

Every player on the table has made their choice, and now the dealer draws his second card. If his cards add up to 16 or less, he must draw another card. But if his cards add up to 17 or more, the dealer must “Stay”. If your hand is better than the dealer’s, you’ve won! The dealer will then pay you even to what you have bet. If the Dealer’s cards and your end up adding to the same amount, you neither win nor lose money; this is called a “Push”. The best hand of the game is a Black Jack, consisting of an Ace and a 10-value card on the player’s first two cards. A Black Jack hand automatically wins, and it typically pays 3 to 2, or one and a half times your bet.

There is a way to protect your bet, if the dealer’s first card is an Ace, and this is called “Insurance”, which you can get by placing up to one half of your original bet besides the initial wager. Player who buys insurance on a hand in which the dealer has a Black Jack, loses his original wager, but gets paid the insurance 2 to 1.

Other options to wager more money in Black Jack is to “Split” or “Double Down”. To “Split”, you must have two cards of the same value in your initial draw and by placing a bet equal to your original wager; you now can play two hands. To “Double Down”, you must place a wager equal to the original bet whenever you feel you have an advantage over the dealer.

Another way you can win at Black Jack is by playing the side bet “Lucky Lucky”, where you can bet a minimum of $1 and combine your first two cards with the Dealer’s first card to make a winning combination.Casino Del Mar takes you to another level of play, where you can be submerged in the sophisticated ambiance while flirting with Lady Luck.

GO AHEAD, HAVE A LITTLE FUN

Whether it’s yelling “Blackjack!” or hearing “New shooter!” announced, Casino Del Mar has the excitement you’re looking for. We have games and tables to accommodate anyone from first timers to seasoned high rollers. Come down and feel the rush tonight!

BLACK JACK

Casino del Mar offers you a variety of 14 Blackjack tables, with side bets like 21+3, Match the Dealer and Lucky Lucky, a more modern approach to an old classic.

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POKER TABLE GAMES

Three Card Poker, World Poker Tour, and High Card Flush – all with their own unique Progressive. Three Card Poker is becoming one of the most popular new table games. Players are discovering that Three Card Poker is not only easy to play but it is a lot of fun.

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5 MODERN ROULETTE TABLES

Looking for a game without complications? Roulette is just it! Casino Del Mar operates five modern Roulette Tables, with light-up layouts and monitors that show the winning numbers, tendencies, among other helpful information for the player.

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