(H1): Board games (poker, roulette, blackjack) - Bolivia
1) Regulatory and where to look for tables
In Bolivia, board games are only allowed at licensed operators under the supervision of Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control Social del Juego (AJ). Tables meet at hotel-casinos and major city halls in La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba. The legal site at the entrance has license details, 18 + markings, participation rules and RG memos.
2) Poker: cash and tournaments
Formats:- NLH/PLO cache tables, open "as listed"; limits depend on the day of the week and traffic.
- Tournaments - mini-series on weekends, daily inexpensive events.
- Rake in cache - fix. cap or% of the bank (announced on the rack/scoreboard).
- Jackpot badbit/promo - conditions and shares are published if available.
- Bain, late registration, ante/BB-ante - in the tournament regulations.
- Payments - according to ICM/flat scheme according to the poster; hand-for-hand in the bubble zone.
- Cards in sight of the dealer, clear announced actions, stack protection.
- Photos/videos are usually prohibited; phone - out of hand.
- Controversial banks - via pit boss; the decision is recorded in the log.
- Check rake/cap, jackpot rules, chip exchanges and cashout order.
- For large winnings, prepare a second KYC (passport/ID).
3) Roulette: European and Auto Roulette
Types:- European (one zero) is the standard in ground halls.
- Auto/electronic terms are the same rules, but the rate/payments go through the terminal.
- Table limits (min/max on inside and outside).
- Special rules (for example, La Partage/En Prison - if applied, they reduce the advantage of the establishment on bets "for equal chances").
- Rules for closing bets (knee/announcement).
- Check the correctness of the dealer's calculations and announcements.
- Tokens "colored" personal - do not mix with money.
4) Blackjack: the nuances of the rules and the impact on "house edge"
Key parameters, check on the scoreboard/dealer:- S17/H17 - the dealer stands on soft-17 or takes a card; S17 is usually more profitable for the player.
- DAS - is double allowed after split; RSA - resplite of aces; Surr - surrender.
- Number of decks (usually 6-8); peak check per ace/top ten; payments for blackjack 3:2 (optimal) or 6:5 (worse for the player).
- Side-beta (Perfect Pairs, 21 + 3, etc.) - entertaining, but with a great advantage of the institution.
- Look for tables with S17, DAS, RSA, Surr and 3:2 payout.
- Keep a basic strategy (a pocket memo is acceptable unless banned by the house).
- Watch for shuffling/shousing and the "cut-card" announcement.
5) Limits, rates and cashout
In the evening, roulette/blackjack minimals are usually higher than during the day.
VIP corners offer high-limit tables; clarify the dress code and deposit requirements.
Cashout: at the cash register they issue a check/receipt with the operator's details; large amounts - with repeated KYC and a possible delay according to the regulations.
6) Online board games and live-casino
Online versions (RNG blackjack, auto roulette, live tables) are only allowed under a separate AJ permit for digital channels. Mandatory e-KYC, transaction monitoring (AML/KYT), data protection, transparent T&C and RG tools (limits/timeout/self-exclusion).
7) Responsible Gambling (RG)
Set time and loss limits before entering the table.
Do not raise the face value "to recoup."
Take time out after a series of giveaways/spins; self-exclusion if necessary.
Solve the dispute through the pit boss and fix the details (time/table/distribution).
8) Player checklist (offline/online)
AJ license, 18 +, rules and contacts are visible on the rack/site.
On the scoreboard at the table - limits and special rules (S17/H17, DAS/RSA/Surr; in roulette - La Partage/En Prison).
The ticket office prints the check; large winnings - according to the regulations with repeated KYC.
Online - identity verification, understandable withdrawal dates, honest T & C.
RG tools are available (limits/timeout/self-exclusion).
9) Operator's checklist
In a prominent place - AJ license details, table rules, limits, commissions/rake.
Incident logs, video surveillance, cash register and chip control.
Train dealers/floor managers on RG, dispute situations and VIP procedures.
Registration of software versions for electronic/auto-tables, RNG certification, logging.
Synchronize bet/pay/jackpot reports with accounting and reporting for AJ.
10) FAQ
Is it possible to photograph at the table?
As a rule, no. Ask the staff; photos are usually allowed outside the live zones.
What minimals to expect?
During the day - softer; in the evening and in VIP - above. Watch the scoreboard at the table.
Poker goes every day?
Cash - by demand, tournaments - more often on weekends. The schedule is at the counter/in the social networks of the site.
Is online live legal?
Yes, if the operator has a separate AJ permit and e-KYC/AML/KYT, RG and reporting are observed.
Board games in Bolivia are a regulated, transparent and "urban" format. The best experience is given by halls where the rules and limits are clearly indicated at the table, the cash desk quickly issues payments with checks, and e-KYC and honest T&C are visible online. Play responsibly: checking the AJ license → understanding the rules of the table → controlling limits → cashout discipline - this way you will get the most pleasure with the least risk.