Board games (poker, blackjack, roulette)

Where in the country there are live tables

A key venue for board games is Royal Beach Casino at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort complex (Frigate Bay area). This is one of the largest casinos in the Caribbean (an area of about 35,000 sq ft) with a large selection of Las-Vegas-style tables. The official casino page confirms a wide pool of tables and blackjack minimums from $5 to $100 (vary in time/table).

Important: City locations in Basterre (Port Zanté) - Winners Circle Slots & Sports Lounge and MaPau St. Kitts are primarily slot and sports lounges, not full-fledged halls of live tables. At classic tables (roulette/blackjack/dice/poker options) - towards Frigate Bay.

What exactly can you play at Royal Beach Casino

Blackjack

Lows: $5- $100 claimed; by evening prime time is often higher.

Why popular: short sessions, fast rhythm, comfortable for resort format players.

Roulette

European/American roulette (in the evenings - busy tables; check details and limits locally/according to the current schedule). The official website positions "one of the largest collections" of tables in the region.

Bones (Craps) and poker tables

The island guides mention craps and various poker games (options like Three-Card/Caribbean, etc.). The lineup can vary by season and demand.

The tourist office indicates that the casino is involved in the World Poker Tour super high-roller (episodic activity) formats. Check with the event schedule/host service.

💡 Hint: it is better to check the list of active tables and limits on the day of the visit at pit-boss/in the host service - in resorts the grid is flexible and depends on the load.

Comparison with Basterra Port Halls

Location	What to eat	Who is suitable
Royal Beach Casino (Marriott, Frigate Bay)	Full live tables (BJ/roulette/dice/poker options), large slot park	Those who go exactly for board games and resort atmosphere
Winners Circle (Port Zanté)	Slots, sports bar/broadcast, sports betting	"Go for an hour or two" at the embankment, without live tables
MaPau St. Kitts (Port Zanté)	Compact slot/entertainment center, long hours	Cruise guests and those near the port, without live tables

Typical game limits and rhythm (landmarks)

During the day, the lows are more modest; in the evening and on weekends grow. For blackjack, the starting $5- $10 is more common outside the peaks, on the "prime" - higher. For exact numbers, see the table plates.

Some island reviews have mentioned limits of up to $2,000 on individual games/denominations, but this is irregular and depends on shift policy. Check with the pit boss.

Etiquette and Practical Advice

1. Ask before boarding. Find out the minimum/maximum, rules for touching cards (hand-deal vs. shoe) and available side bets.

2. Dealer tip. In the Caribbean, a friendly manner has been adopted - "bet for the dealer" and small tokens for good hands.

3. Cache/chips. It is better to announce large bets by voice, keep large-denomination chips "outside" the stack - this makes counting easier.

4. Roulette. Watch when the acceptance of bets is closed ("no more bets"); don't reach for the field after that - the rule is strict.

5. Poker games. For Caribbean/three-card options, look at the paytable on the fish plate; the host will tell you where it is quieter/where it is "more fun."

6. Host service. If you are planning a high-limit evening, write to the host in advance: they will book seats/suggest quiet tables.

How to get there and when to go

From Port Zanté (Basterr) to Frigate Bay, it usually ~ 10-15 minutes by taxi; conveniently combine dinner at the Marriott and evening at the tables.

The best time to play comfortably is before prime time (early evening) or weekdays: less pandemonium and softer lows.

FAQ

Is there a separate poker room?

In a narrow sense, there may not be a regular "poker room" - more often these are poker tables/options in the common room; events/tournaments are scheduled. Check the announcements at the casino/turofis.

Where to play roulette and dice?

At Royal Beach Casino is the main address for classic tables in St Kitts.

Is it possible to find live tables in the center of Basterra?

Port halls - mainly slots and sports lounges; at the tables - in Frigate Bay.

Sources

Royal Beach Casino (official website): "one of the largest selection" of tables in the Caribbean; BJ minimums $5- $100.

Visit St. Kitts (official): description of Royal Beach Casino, area ~ 35,000 sq ft, involvement in WPT activities.

My St. Kitts Tourist Information (reference): blackjack, roulette, dice, poker games, benchmarks by limits/slots.

Winners Circle/MaPau (Port of Basterre): Positioning as slot/sports lounge.

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