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Board games: roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker
Italy is a mature, highly regulated gambling market. There are four historical casinos in the ground segment (Venice, San Remo, Campione d'Italia, Saint-Vincennes), and online formats and live tables are available from operators with an ADM license. Below is a practical analysis of the four main board disciplines: what awaits you at the table, how payments are considered, where the advantage of the institution is higher and what good-form rules are important for a comfortable game.
1) Roulette (European/French)
Rules base
Wheel with sectors 0-36; in the European/French version, one "zero" (0).
Bets: internal (on numbers and their groups) and external (red/black, even/odd, dozen, columns).
Payouts (classic):- Direct number - 35:1
- Split - 17:1
- Street - 11:1
- Angle - 8:1
- Line - 5:1
- Dozen/Column - 2:1
- Red/black, even/odd, 1-18/19-36 - 1:1
Casino advantage
European/French roulette: ~ 2.70% (one zero).
American (if you meet online): ~ 5.26% (0 and 00).
In the French regulation with La Partage/En Prison rules, the edge at 1:1 rates can fall to ~ 1.35%.
Etiquette and process
Bets are placed before the dealer's phrase "No more bets."
Don't move chips after betting stops.
At the live table online - follow the timer on the screen clearly.
Tip: Prioritize the European/French wheel; fix the session budget and chip size in advance.
2) Blackjack
The goal is to gain a hand value closer to 21 than that of a dealer without going through.
Basic mechanics
10/jack/dame/king = 10; ace = 1 or 11.
Actions: Hit (take), Stand (stop), Double (double the bet and take one card), Split (split a pair), sometimes Surrender (surrender).
Payouts: Regular 1-1 win; blackjack (A + 10) - usually 3:2 (best for the player), some tables may offer 6:5 - this is worse.
Casino advantage
With the rules of the "euro-level" and the basic strategy, the guideline ~ 0.5-1.0% (depends on decks, doubles, splits, "delivery," etc.).
Etiquette
In the ground hall, give signals clearly (with gestures on felt); do not touch the cards if the distribution is "face."
Do not prompt others and do not criticize other people's decisions.
Tip: learn the basic strategy for the selected set of rules (number of decks, double after split, late delivery). This is the "cheapest" protection against errors.
3) Baccarat/Punto banco
As considered
Add the values of the cards modulo 10 (ace = 1, pictures/tens = 0).
Betting is on Banker, Player or Tie; the third card is added according to a fixed table.
Payouts and edge
Banker: payout 1:1, but with a commission (usually 5%) or equivalent rule - edge ~ 1.06%.
Player: 1:1, edge ~ 1.24%.
Tie: ~ 8:1 (or 9:1 in some versions), but the edge is high (often> 14%).
Etiquette
This is a calm ritual game: do not touch the stakes after "no more bets," respect the pace of the table.
Tip: if the goal is the most "even" math, the bet on Banker is statistically the most gentle.
4) Poker (cash and tournaments)
Formats
Land casinos: Cash games and scheduled series.
Online/Live (ADM): cash desks and MTT it pool, strict anti-exclusion monitoring.
Economy
Cash: rake (percentage from the bank) to a fixed "cap."
Tournaments: entry (buy-in) + fee.
Unlike "against casino" games, mathematically you play against other players; skill and strategy are critical.
Etiquette
Watch the line of action, don't discuss giveaways in the process, don't show cards until showdown.
Tip: choose limits where bankroll is comfortable (rule 20-40 buy-ins per limit/tournament), and take into account the rake - it affects the long-term result.
Online live vs terrestrial halls in Italy
Rules and supervision: both there and there - licensed formats for ADM; live tables are broadcast from studios, with streaming and logging.
Pace: online faster (timers, auto-confirmation), ground - slower and more chamber.
Limits: A lower minimum per bid is often available online; hi-limits - in prime time and VIP zones.
Etiquette: maintain discipline online (confirm decisions in time), offline - observe dress-code smart casual, do not take pictures of the table without permission.
Frequent rookie mistakes (and how to avoid them)
1. Roulette: play "American" (0/00) instead of the European/French wheel. → Look for one "zero," La Partage/En Prison - plus.
2. Blackjack: Ignoring basic strategy and choosing a table with a blackjack payment 6:5. → Look for 3:2 and an understandable set of rules.
3. Baccarat: bet on Tie "for the sake of a beautiful coefficient." → Understand the high edge; base rate - Banker/Player.
4. Poker: choosing limits "on emotions" and underestimating the rake. → Choose a bankroll and format for experience.
5. Bankroll: no time and amount limit. → Set limits in the office, use timeouts.
Mini-cheat sheet for payments
Roulette (direct number) - 35: 1
Blackjack (natural) - 3: 2 (best rule option)
Baccarat - Banker 1-1 (with commission )/Player 1-1/Tie 8-1 (variable)
Poker - rake/fee instead of "fixed" payout; count EV by bank/prize
Responsible Play (RG) - Mandatory Standard
Age 18 +, KYC and SCA are normal.
Use deposit/time limits, game history and self-exclusion if necessary (a single register applies to all licensed operators).
Money for the game - only from the "entertainment" budget; do not "catch up" after a failed session.
European roulette with one zero, blackjack with a payment of 3:2, "calm" baccarat and competitive poker - four pillars of the Italian board scene. In ground halls, you get atmosphere and ritual, online and live formats - pace and availability of small limits. Whichever format you choose, play only with licensed ADM operators, know the basic chances and observe personal limits - this way board games will remain stylish, and most importantly, responsible entertainment.