Casino Articles (Page 27)

Casino Articles

Much like tournament blackjack, there are two big differences between tournament roulette and normal play at a casino. First, losses and winnings are automatically limited to the cost ...
In 1999, a resident of New York named Clifford R. Nordquist embarked upon a project to trademark numerous “Hall of Fame” entities related to gambling. It was his intention to offer “mus...
First conducted in 2011, the European Roulette Tour (ERT) is a series of televised roulette tournaments that take place in some of the most prestigious casinos around Europe. It was ina...
Established in 1989 by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the Gaming Hall of Fame was created to honor those individuals “who have distinguished themselves through significant contr...
In 2002, the Barona Casino in San Diego, California decided to create an official “Blackjack Hall of Fame.” Its mission was to pay tribute to those who had contributed greatly to the ga...
Although Backgammon has a history dating back to Roman legions playing “Duodecim Scriptorum” and even earlier, it is only recently that the game has become globally organised. The very ...
The Blackjack variant known as “Three Card Blackjack” is easy to learn and play. It has become especially popular in casinos located throughout the State of Washington in the USA, as we...
Back in the 16th century, Spaniards played a game known as Veintiuno, meaning “21.” It has many of the characteristics of Blackjack, the casino table game played round the world today. ...
Most versions of Blackjack allow players to split cards and double down, but the circumstances under which such actions are allowed are rather limited. The game called “Power Blackjack”...
Although the game known today as Blackjack got its name in America, its roots are most definitely European. In 18th century France, a game called vingt-et-un or “twenty-one” was played ...
California law forbids playing many familiar card games such as Baccarat, Blackjack and Pai Gow Poker. According to State Penal Code 330, dating back to 1873, “house-banked games,” incl...
Australian Blackjack is quite similar to the versions played elsewhere in the world, but with a few uniquely “down under” twists. Also, there may be differences in House Rules from one ...