Guide · Table games
Boule and the French casino games
How boule works, why the 5 matters, how its house edge compares with roulette, plus a short introduction to chemin de fer and trente-et-quarante.
Read the guide · 8 minCasino guides
The tables, explained without the sales pitch
Three guides to games you will meet in Europe’s resort casinos, with the house edge set out plainly. No systems, no tips for winning; just how the games work and what they cost.
Guide · Poker
Caribbean Stud and the casino poker tables
How house-banked poker games work, why dealer qualification matters, and what the house edge really means for Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker and hold’em variants.
Read the guide · 9 minGuide · Modern casino floor
Electronic and automated table games
Electronic roulette terminals, automated wheels and live-dealer terminals in land casinos: how they work, minimums, speed, house edge and etiquette.
Read the guide · 8 minPlay is a cost, not a plan
Every casino game in this guide has a built-in house edge, and no system changes it. Decide a budget and a finishing time before you enter, bring your ID, and walk away when either runs out. If gambling stops feeling like a choice, contact Gambling Therapy, BeGambleAware or, in France, Joueurs Info Service on 09 74 75 13 13.