Londoners enjoy a variety of casino games that they engage in as part of leisure. A player may choose to play in either an online casino or a physical one. This article will highlight some of the most common casino games that Londoners engage in.
Roulette
In roulette, a player can make a wager on a single number, different groups of numbers, the color red or black, whether a particular number is odd or even, or if a particular group of numbers is high (19-36) or low (1–18). A croupier spins a wheel in one direction to determine the winning number, then spins a ball in the other direction around a tilted circular track that runs around the outside of the wheel. After losing momentum, the ball travels through a section of deflectors before landing on the wheel and landing in one of the wheel’s 37, 38, or 39 colored and numbered pockets (for American roulette or Sands Roulette, respectively). The winnings are subsequently distributed to everyone who placed a winning wager.
Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular casino game that involves comparing cards between the player and the dealer. The goal of the game is to get as close to 21 points as possible without going over, while also beating the dealer’s hand. Each player must place a bet before any cards are dealt. After all bets have been placed, two cards are dealt to each player and dealer. Players can then choose whether they want to hit or stand. If a player goes over 21 points, they lose and their bet is taken by the house. Once all players have either gone bust or chosen to stand, it’s time for the dealer to play out their hand according to predetermined rules. If the dealer goes bust or has fewer points than any remaining players, those players win their bets back plus an additional amount equal to what they originally wagered.
Baccarat
Baccarat is one of the oldest and popular card games, and is played between two hands, the “player” and the “banker”. Players can bet on either hand to win or they can bet on a tie. The goal of baccarat is to get as close to 9 points as possible without going over. Points are determined by adding up the values of each card in a hand. Face cards are worth zero points, Aces are worth 1 point, and all other cards are worth their face value (2-9). If a hand totals more than 10 points, only the rightmost digit counts towards its total value.