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Table Game Showdown: Blackjack, Poker, or Roulette

With all of the casino games available, there are some more popular than others – three of the most popular games are Blackjack, Poker, and Roulette.

They all bring something different to the world of casino gaming, with three unique gaming experiences.

Whether choosing to play them in land-based form or online Blackjack, Poker or Roulette, let’s take a look at the fundamentals of each game.

Blackjack

Otherwise known as 21, the object is simple – achieve a hand as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it (going ‘bust’).

You’ll be dealt cards throughout the game and you’ll have various options to ‘hit’, ‘stand’, ‘double down’ or ‘split pairs’.

By getting to know the odds of busting and how significant the dealer’s face-up card is, you can have an even greater game of Blackjack.

Although, it’s important to remember that this will not determine success – Blackjack is purely a game of chance! So, how close will you get to 21?

Poker

Unlike Blackjack, Poker is played against other players rather than the dealer and the goal is to form the strongest hand or bluff your opponents into folding.

It’s a game of layers where you have to factor in many things other than the cards. It’s useful to read body language to try and spot someone who could be bluffing.

Within the game, you’ll have options to ‘fold’, ‘raise’ or go ‘all-in’, and knowing when to do so will become easier once you play.

And just like Blackjack, Poker is a game of chance, so bluffing your way through the game won’t necessarily mean you’ll become a champion!

Roulette

Unlike the other two games, Roulette is all about the wheel and the anticipation of finding out where the ball will land.

Out of the three games, it’s the simplest to play, as the game solely relies on you betting on a part of the wheel and waiting to see whether your prediction becomes true.

You can bet on various things including whether the ball will land on a red or black section of the wheel, or you can bet more specifically on a particular number.

Whatever you decide to do, the game’s appeal lies in its unpredictable nature of never knowing where the ball will end up.

Will you be stepping up to a Roulette table and watching it as it spins?

It’s time to step up to the tables

With just three of the most popular table games to choose from, they will suit a variety of different gaming tastes.

If you like basic math, Blackjack might be for you, mixing the element of chance with making wise decisions during each round.

If you think you can tell when someone’s lying, then Poker might be for you.

And if you want the simplest gameplay possible, along with pure unpredictability, then Roulette is your game.

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