Baccarat Basics: Why It's Simpler Than You Think
Baccarat has a reputation for glamour and complexity. In reality there are three wagers, no decisions, and one clearly better choice.
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Felt, chips, and a dealer
Table Games
Table games are played on a felt layout with a dealer running the action — baccarat, blackjack variants, pai gow, and casino poker derivatives. They usually have clear, published odds, a fixed set of legal wagers, and a rhythm you can learn in a single session.
Game guides in this category
Baccarat
Two hands, three possible wagers, and one of the lowest house edges on the floor.
Pai Gow Poker
A slow, social game built around splitting seven cards into two hands.
Three Card Poker
A simple poker-shaped table game with an ante, a play wager, and a side wager.
More table games guides are added to this page as they are published.
Articles tagged Table Games
What Is 'House Edge' and Why It Matters More Than Luck
The house edge is the single number that explains casino games. Once you can read it, every game on the floor becomes comparable.
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Table Games vs. Slot Games: Which Suits Your Personality?
Neither format is better. They are different entertainment products, and the right one depends on what you want from an hour.
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