Board Games (Guatemala)

Board games (roulette, blackjack, poker) - Guatemala

💡 The market is compact: in Guatemala City, tables are more often opened in the evening and on weekends, in tourist areas (Antigua, Atitlan) - on schedule and often in ETG format (electronic tables). Plan your visit based on opening hours and minimum rates.

1) Where to play and how the schedule works

Capital (zones 9-13, 10-11): hotel casinos and malls; live tables are usually 19: 00-01: 00 (variable).

Tourist areas: compact halls; more often slots and ETGs, live tables - on peak days.

Practice: check the schedule of tables and minimum rates at the reception/in the social networks of the site.

2) Roulette: Options, odds, tips

Basic options and mathematics

Option	Number of zeros	Theoretical return (RTP)	Casino advantage
-------------------------------------------------------	-------------:	-------------------------:	------------------:
The European	1 (0)	97,30%	2,70%
French (with La Partage even/not enough, etc.)	1 (0)	up to ~ 98.65% at 1:1 rates	~ 1.35% at 1:1
The American	0 and 00	94,74%	5,26%

Conclusion: all other things being equal, look for European/French roulette; American is significantly worse in mathematics.

Betting and behaviour

Min/Max. bets: on the table and in "table rules"; internal bets (on numbers) often with smaller limits, external (red/black) - with larger ones.

Tip (tokes): small when winning - the norm.

Etiquette: the player puts the chips, but movement on the table after "No more bets" is prohibited; Do not delay the winnings on the markup.

3) Blackjack: Rules, advantage and basis of strategy

Rulebase (typical)

The goal is to bypass the dealer without exceeding 21. Aces = 1/11, pictures = 10.

The dealer often takes cards up to soft 17 (specify on the plate: H17/S17).

Payment for blackjack is usually 3:2 (avoid 6:5 - worse for the player).

Split/double is allowed (details depend on the house: double on any two, after split, etc.).

Casino advantage (landmarks)

With standard "honest" rules and basic strategy, the house has ~ 0.5-1.0% advantage.

Options that worsen the math for the player: payout 6:5, forbidden double after split, dealer stands on soft 17? (better for the player - S17).

Basic strategy mini cheat sheet (no nuances)

Always take 8 or less; stand at 17 +.

Double at 10-11 (especially against weak dealer cards 2-9).

Split pairs A-A and 8-8; do not split 5-5 and 10-10.

Take 12-16 against 7-A dealer more often (except for specific layouts).

💡 Take a pocket cheat sheet card: it's legal and reduces mistakes.

4) Poker: cash games, tournaments and rake

Formats

Cash games (more often No-Limit Hold'em) scheduled in the evenings; the pools are small.

Tournaments - sporadically; check the poster at the site/in social networks.

Rake: typically 5-10% from a can with a cap (fixed maximum); for jackpot badbit - a separate contribution.

Etiquette and practical things

Declare actions clearly ("call," "raise," "fold"), put the chips ahead of the line.

One hand - one player (without "prompts"). Phone - don't delay the game.

Dealer tips from large banks - accepted.

5) Limits, checkout, KYC and security

ID/age: take passport/ID; large payments will require KYC.

Box office: small winnings - immediately; large - through the manager and with a compromante (receipt).

Payments: cash - more reliable; cards more often for bar/service.

Itinerary: Use an official taxi/app at night; do not show large sums.

6) Taxes and accounting (brief)

Source holds are possible for local organized draws.

Residents usually declare winnings from foreign online platforms on their own.

Keep receipts/statements and take photos of checks - useful for reporting and disputes.

(See your "Tax Winnings (Guatemala)" section for details.)

7) Frequent rookie mistakes

The game of American roulette in the presence of European.

Blackjack with a payout of 6:5 (worse than 3:2).

Ignoring minimum rates and "table rule plate."

No time and bankroll limits.

The game "on the catch" after a series of losses.

8) Mini checklists

Before the visit

1. Passport/ID and some cash.

2. Check opening hours and minimum rates.

3. Choose EU/FR roulette, blackjack table from 3:2.

4. Save the address/contacts of the casino, set up a taxi application.

At the table

1. Find out the limits and rules (H17/S17, split/double, rake in poker).

2. Keep tokes for small tips.

3. Observe etiquette: clear ads, do not touch bets after "No more bets."

4. Monitor bankroll and time (break once every 45-60 minutes).

9) Quick discipline recommendations

Roulette: Stick to simple 1: 1/column bets; avoid "hot/cold" superstitions.

Blackjack: Wear a basic spreadsheet; avoid third-party bets with a high home advantage (e.g. many "insurances "/couples).

Poker: choose a bankroll table; play fewer hands, better position - endurance is more important than "show."

Board games in Guatemala are evening tables with an emphasis on European roulette, "honest" blackjack 3:2 and chamber poker caches. The secret of a quiet session: check the rules of the table, choose mathematics in your favor (EU roulette, BJ 3:2), observe etiquette, keep limits and documents. This way you get the most out of controlled risks - and no surprises at the checkout.