Casino Equipment Used in Table Games

What casino equipment is used in Table Games? Let us find out. Here we go!

BLACKJACK

A blackjack table is usually covered with a cloth of either green or brown baize which is surrounded by an undefined number of chairs. On the table, there will be a “Shoe” which is a container, holding shuffled decks of playing cards. There will also be chips which are each assigned their own value. The purpose of the chips is for the players to make bets. Above the table, there will be a video surveillance unit.

CRAPS

The craps table is surrounded by an undefined number of chairs as well. A craps table again, similar to a blackjack table, is normally covered with a cloth of either green or brown baize. There will be a receptacle containing dice – usually 5 clear dice, from which the assigned player chooses 2. There will also be chips on the table.

BACCARAT

As blackjack and craps, baccarat game has a table covered with a cloth of either green or brown baize. There will also be an undefined number of chairs by the table. On the table, there will be a shoe containing the cards.

ROULETTE

A table for roulette is covered with a green cloth. The cloth has a list of the categories of bets available printed on it. The table consists of numbers 1 to 36 in alternating red and black squares and two green areas with “0” and “00”. The side sections contain the numbers 1 to 18 and 19 to 36. The remaining 2 sections contain ODD and EVEN bets areas. There are an undefined number of chairs for players. There is also a free area for standing gamblers and spectators.

PAI GOW TILES

Pai Gow game has a table, usually covered with a cloth of either green or brown baize which is surrounded by different number of chairs. On the table, there will be Pai Gow tiles which are similar to dominoes and again there will be special casino chips.

POKER

In poker, there will be a table normally covered with a cloth of either green or brown baize surrounded by a DEFINED number of chairs (depending on the game or poker room rules). On the table, as above, there will be a shoe containing the cards. There will also be stacks of colored chips. Above the table, there will be a dedicated video surveillance unit.

CASINO WAR

Casino war game has a table that is almost similar to poker. There will also be a Shoe containing the cards on the table. This is most equipment used in the game.