Garden Route Casino provides Blackjack, Roulette, Reef Routine -, Casino Hold'em and Texas Hold'em Poker.
How Table Games Operate
Table games have been designed in such a way that the casino has a statistical advantage over the patrons; this is called the house advantage. The advantage that the casino has is minimal but is relevant to every bet placed by every patron.
Because of this house advantange and the enormous volume of bets placed every day, the casino is virtually gauranteed to make its expected profit. Occasionally, a casino may have a losing night or month due to patrons having large wins.
To explain how the casino has an advantage let's look at Roulette. The Roulette wheel consists of 37 numbers (including 0) and if you place one chip straight up on a single number on the layout the true odds of your number winning is 37 to 1. The casino actually only pays 35 to 1. This is called shaving the odds and this is what gives the casino its advantage.
There are many myths surrounding casinos and table games, some of which are listed below:
Dealers can spin numbers on the roulette wheel and the roulette ball or wheel is rigged.
False. The Roulette wheel is a precision-made instrument designed to ensure that each time the ball is spun the outcome of the spin (winning number) is completely random. To enhance this randomness the ball and wheel are spun in different directions. Moreover inside the wheel are eight metal hazards, which are designed to deflet the ball when it hits them. The wheels are tested and certified by the SABS. The Roulette wheels are checked and serviced on a monthly basis. The Roulette ball is constructed from solid plastic and cannot be interefed with externally. The Roulette balls are also checked on a daily basis for any evidence of tampering.
Dealers who are losing are moved to another table.
False. When a dealer is taken of a table this is due to pre-determined shift changes and breaks and has nothing to do with the casino winning or losing.
The player on the last box controls the table and must play for the table.
False. The calls that individuals make on their respective boxes are the only play's that affect their box(es). The player on the last box could only change the course of the hand if that player could predict the next card to be dealt.
The computers located on each table can influence the outcome of a game.
False. Situated on each Roulette table is the electronic number display. This device displays the place the ball comes to rest in the Roulette wheel. On the rim of each Roulette wheel is an electronic eye, which is calibrated to identify the winning number. This information is then communicated to the display where the last nineteen winning numbers are displayed.
During the course of play, you may see table game personnel entering detail on the computer handset terminals situated on each table and some patrons mistakenly believe that these computers have an influence on the outcome of the game. The computer system utilised at table games is a table game management system and is utilised to record table game drop (the amount staked) and determine the win/loss figure of each individual table game. During game play the table inspector will enter the patron's details on the computer handset in order to track individual patron expenditure and game play. The casinos also utilise the table game management system for a number of accounting practises and statistical data.
The casino can determine the cards to be dealt from the Blackjack shuffling machine.
False. The cards shufflers are tested and certified by SABS. The card shufflers perform a random shuffle and cannot be influenced by table game employees.
If you are losing, you should double-up to catch up.
False. By employing the chase method by doubling-up your bets, you are most likely to continue your current trend. Also bear in mind, that when you find yourself on a losing streak, it is far better to stop and save your money. Never attempt to recover your losses by doubling-up your bets.
The dealer can make you lose or win.
False. The casino can under no circumstances predict or manipulate the outcome of a game. The Roulette wheel, card shufflers and shoes operate totally randomly and the dealer is not aware of the next card to be drawn or number to be struck on the Roulette wheel.
Some facts to remember when visiting a casino
Gambling is a form of entertainment or leisure activity in which, through some skill and luck you may win. Please read this advice on how to control your losses:
There are no systems that are gauranteed to beat the casino, at best follow basis strategy rules.
All equipment is purchased from licensed manufacturers and distributors, is SABS certified and approved by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
For some people gambling can become addictive.
The design of the table's games and pay tables (odds) give the casino an advantage.
The consumption of alcohol while gambling may affect your judgement.
Cheats and fraudsters will be caught, banned and prosecuted.
Do not gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
If you do not wish to use your credit cards or cheques, leave them at home.
Do not borrow or lend money in a casino, decide before you start playing how much you want to win or lose and stick to your limit.
