How to Play Blackjack (21)

Blackjack is one of the easiest and most popular casino table games.
Goal: Get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.

1. Card Values

• Number cards (2–10): face value

• Face cards (J, Q, K): 10

• Ace (A): 1 or 11, whichever helps you more

2. Place Your Bet

Before any cards are dealt, players put their chips in the betting circle.

3. Initial Deal

• You: 2 cards face up

• Dealer: 1 card face up (“upcard”) and 1 face down (“hole card”)

4. Your Choices

Most casino parties explain these moves very simply:

Hit

Ask for another card.
Keep hitting until you’re comfortable — but don’t go over 21.

Stand

Stay with the cards you have.

Double Down

• Double your bet

• Receive exactly one more card

• Good when you have 10 or 11

Split

If you have two cards of the same value (like 8–8 or A–A), you may split into two hands with a second bet.

Optional Rules (varies by table)

• Insurance: Side bet if dealer shows an Ace

• Surrender: Give up half your bet and fold early

5. Dealer’s Turn

After all players finish:

• Dealer reveals the hidden card

• Dealer must hit until 17 or higher

  • Most casino parties use “Dealer stands on all 17s.”

6. Winning

You win if:

• Your hand is closer to 21 than dealer’s

• Dealer busts (goes over 21)

• You get Blackjack: an Ace + 10-value card on the first two cards

  • Blackjack usually pays 3:2 at real casinos; parties may vary

You lose if:

• You bust

• Dealer’s total is higher

Tie = Push (your bet is returned).

How to Play Roulette

Roulette is easy to learn and fun for all skill levels. The main idea: place your bets on where you think the ball will land on the spinning wheel.

Below is the step-by-step explanation just like you would hear at a Casino Party USA table.

1. Understanding the Roulette Wheel & Table

A standard American roulette setup includes:

The Wheel

• Numbers 1 to 36 (half red, half black)

• 0 and 00 (both green)

The Betting Layout

The table shows:

• All numbers (1–36, 0, 00)

• Betting areas for red/black, odd/even, high/low, dozens, columns, etc.

2. Objective of the Game

Predict where the ball will land after the dealer spins the wheel.

You place chips on the table to represent your predictions.

3. Types of Bets

Inside Bets (riskier, bigger payouts)

Placed directly on numbers.

• Straight Up – bet on 1 number (35:1 payout)

• Split – 2 numbers (17:1)

• Street – 3 numbers in a row (11:1)

• Corner – 4 numbers (8:1)

• Line – 6 numbers (5:1)

Outside Bets (safer, smaller payouts)

Placed on categories.

• Red or Black (1:1)

• Odd or Even (1:1)

• 1–18 or 19–36 (1:1)

• Dozens (1–12, 13–24, 25–36) – (2:1)

• Columns – (2:1)

4. How a Round Works

1. Place your bets using your colored chips.

2. Dealer announces “No more bets!”

3. Dealer spins the wheel and launches the ball.

4. Ball lands on a number.

5. Dealer marks the winning number and pays winning bets, removes losing ones.

6. New round begins.

At Casino Party USA events, dealers guide you, explain bets, and make the experience fun—no pressure, just entertainment.

Helpful Tips for Beginners

• Start with outside bets; they win more often.

• Avoid betting strategies like the Martingale—fun idea, but not effective long-term.

• Have fun! Roulette is about excitement, not skill.

Texas Hold’em Poker with Casino Party USA
Learn it. Love it. Play it at your next event.

What Is Texas Hold’em?

Texas Hold’em is the world’s most popular poker game—and it’s perfect for parties, corporate events, and fundraisers. At Casino Party USA, our professional dealers make it easy and fun for everyone, whether you’ve never played before or you’re a seasoned card shark.

Goal of the game:
Win chips by either:

• Making the best 5-card poker hand, or

• Getting all other players to fold (give up their hand).

How the Game Works

Each player receives:

• 2 private “hole” cards dealt face down

• 5 community cards dealt face up in the center of the table

You build your best hand using any combination of 5 cards from those 7 total cards (your 2 + the 5 community cards).

The Flow of a Hand

Every hand of Texas Hold’em has four main stages:

1. Pre-Flop

• Each player is dealt 2 hole cards.

• Starting to the left of the big blind, players choose to:

  • Call (match the bet)

  • Raise (increase the bet)

  • Fold (give up the hand)

2. The Flop

• The dealer places 3 community cards face up.

• Players now see more of their potential hand and can bet again.

3. The Turn

• A 4th community card is dealt.

• Another round of betting.

4. The River

• The 5th and final community card is dealt.

• Final betting round – then it’s time to see who wins.

Showdown: Determining the Winner

If two or more players are still in after the final betting round, everyone reveals their cards. The best 5-card poker hand wins the pot.

Don’t worry about memorizing everything—our dealers walk you through each step and help determine the winning hand.

Poker Hand Rankings (Best to Worst)

1. Royal Flush – A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit

2. Straight Flush – Five cards in sequence, same suit

3. Four of a Kind – Four cards of the same rank

4. Full House – Three of a kind + a pair

5. Flush – Any five cards of the same suit

6. Straight – Five cards in sequence, any suit

7. Three of a Kind – Three cards of the same rank

8. Two Pair – Two different pairs

9. One Pair – Two cards of the same rank

10. High Card – No combination, highest card wins

At a Casino Party USA event, cheat sheets and dealer guidance make this very easy for beginners.

Why Texas Hold’em Is Perfect for Your Casino Party

When you book Texas Hold’em with Casino Party USA, you get:

• Friendly, professional dealers who teach as you play

• Play-money chips so guests can relax and take risks

• Beginner-friendly explanations of rules and strategy

• A social, interactive game that keeps guests engaged

• A real casino-style experience without any real gambling

Whether it’s a company party, fundraiser, birthday, or gala, Texas Hold’em brings energy, competition, and lots of laughs.

How to Play Craps: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Craps is one of the most exciting and fast-paced games in the casino. Players bet on the outcome of rolls made with two dice, and while the table can look complex, the core rules are simple. This guide walks you through the basics so you can start playing with confidence.

1. The Come-Out Roll

Each round of Craps begins with the come-out roll—the first roll of the dice.

Making a Pass Line Bet (the main bet in Craps)

Place your chip(s) on the Pass Line area of the table before the come-out roll.

Results of the Come-Out Roll

• 7 or 11 → You Win (called a “natural”)

• 2, 3, or 12 → You Lose (called “craps”)

• 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 → The number becomes the point

Once a point is set, the game moves to the next phase.

2. The Point Phase

When the shooter establishes a point, they continue rolling.

Your Goal with a Pass Line Bet:

Hit the point number again before a 7 is rolled.

Point Phase Outcomes

• Point is rolled → You Win

• 7 is rolled first → You Lose (called “seven-out”)

After a seven-out, a new round begins with a new shooter.

3. The Don’t Pass Line (Betting Against the Shooter)

The Don’t Pass bet is the opposite of the Pass Line.

Come-Out Roll Results for Don’t Pass:

• 2 or 3 → You Win

• 7 or 11 → You Lose

• 12 → Push (neither win nor lose)

During the Point:

You win if a 7 appears before the point number, and lose if the point is rolled first.

4. Optional Bets You Can Make

Craps offers many side bets, though they vary widely in risk.

Smart Choices for Beginners:

• Pass Line / Don’t Pass

• Come / Don’t Come (similar bets placed after the come-out roll)

• Odds Bet (an extra wager with no house edge once a point is set)

Bets to Avoid (High House Edge):

• Proposition bets (center of the table)

• Hardways

• Field bets

Summary

• The game starts with a come-out roll.

• Pass Line: win on 7/11, lose on 2/3/12.

• If a point is set, Pass Line wins if the point is rolled again before a 7.

• Don’t Pass works in reverse—win when 7 comes before the point.

• New players should stick to simple bets with low house advantage.

How to Play Let It Ride Poker

Let It Ride is a casino table game where you make three equal bets, receive three cards, and then decide twice whether to “let it ride” (keep your bet in play) or pull part of it back. Your final hand is made using your three cards + two community cards.

1. The Setup

• You place three equal bets in the 1, 2, and $ circles.

• The dealer gives:

  • You: 3 cards (face down)

  • Dealer: 2 community cards (face down — used by everyone)

Your final poker hand is based on your 3 cards + both community cards = a 5-card poker hand.

You are playing against the payout table, not against other players or the dealer.

2. First Decision – After Seeing Your 3 Cards

You look at your three cards and decide:

Let It Ride

Keep your 1st bet in action
OR

Pull It Back

Take back the 1st bet (it no longer risks anything)

Common strategy: You continue only with hands that have potential (like a pair of 10s or better, three to a straight flush, etc.).

3. First Community Card Revealed

The dealer flips one of the two community cards.

Now you decide again:

Let It Ride

Keep your 2nd bet
OR

Pull It Back

Take back the 2nd bet

Your 3rd bet must remain no matter what — you can’t take back the last one.

4. Second Community Card Revealed

The dealer flips the final community card.

Now your 5-card poker hand is complete.

5. Getting Paid

If your final hand is pair of 10s or better, you win according to the payout table (varies slightly by casino). A common payout table is:

You win the same amount on each bet you left in play.

Basic Strategy Tips

• Always let it ride with:

  • Any winning hand (pair of 10s+)

  • Three to a Royal Flush

• Usually pull back unless strong:

  • 3 to a straight flush

  • High pairs or strong draws

• The game is slow-paced and designed to be relaxing.

How to Play 3-Card Poker

3-Card Poker is a fast casino table game where you play against the dealer, not against other players. Each person gets 3 cards, and you decide whether to continue or fold.

The Two Main Bets

There are two independent ways to play:

1. Ante & Play (Against the Dealer)

This is the main game.

1. Place an ANTE bet to start the hand.

2. You receive 3 cards, face-down.

3. The dealer receives 3 cards (face-down).

4. You either:

   • Play (make a Play bet equal to your Ante), or

   • Fold (you lose the Ante).

5. Dealer reveals hand.

Dealer Qualification:

The dealer must have Queen high or better to “qualify.”

Outcome:

• Dealer doesn’t qualify:

  • Ante → paid even money (1:1)

  • Play bet → push (returned)

• Dealer qualifies AND you beat the dealer:

  • Ante → 1:1

  • Play → 1:1

• Dealer qualifies AND beats you:

  • Ante + Play → lose

• Tie:

  • Push

2. Pair Plus (Optional Side Bet)

This bet has nothing to do with the dealer.
You are paid based solely on your 3 cards.

Common Pair Plus payout table:

• Pair → 1:1

• Flush → 3:1

• Straight → 6:1

• Three of a Kind → 30:1

• Straight Flush → 40:1

(Odds can vary by casino.)

Hand Rankings (Highest → Lowest)

3-card poker hand rankings are slightly different from standard poker:

1. Straight Flush

2. Three of a Kind

3. Straight (higher than flush in 3-card poker!)

4. Flush

5. Pair

6. High Card

Ante Bonus (Extra Payout)

If you make the Ante bet (dealer bet), you can get an Ante Bonus, regardless of whether the dealer qualifies:

Typical payouts:

• Straight Flush → 5:1

• Three of a Kind → 4:1

• Straight → 1:1

Quick Strategy (Beginner Friendly)

Use the standard simple rule:

Always Play (don’t fold) if your hand is Q-6-4 or better.
Fold everything worse.

This minimizes the house edge.

Example Hand

You have: K♣ 9♦ 3♠
Dealer has: Q♥ 8♣ 4♦

• You Play because K high is better than Q-6-4.

• Dealer qualifies (Queen high).

• Your K high beats dealer Q high → You win both Ante and Play (1:1).