Board games (roulette, blackjack, poker) - Chile

Board games remain the core of casinos in Chile - from flagship halls in tourist areas to online live croupier venues. Three things are important for players: to understand the rules and payments, to know the house edge (casino advantage) and to comply with bankroll discipline. Below is a clear cheat sheet for roulette, blackjack and poker with a focus on the realities of Chile and payments to CLP.

1) Roulette

Species and mathematics

European (single zero) - one "0," house edge ~ 2.70%.

American (double zero) - "0" and "00," house edge ~ 5.26%.

Online and live roulette are more likely to offer the European option; there are modifications with multipliers (Lightning/Quantum/Power), where the basic RTP may differ depending on the rules.

Payouts (classic)

Rate	Payment
Direct (1 number)	35:1
Split (2nd)	17:1
Street (3rd)	11:1
Angle (4 numbers)	8:1
Line (6 numbers)	5:1
Dozen/Column	2:1
Even/Odd, Red/Black, 1-18/19-36	1:1

Practice for Chile

Min. bets in online often from CLP 500-2,000; live tables - CLP 1,000-5,000; offline halls - from CLP 2,000-10,000 (approximate ranges; see casino-specific limits).

If there is a choice, give preference to the European version.

"Systems" (Martingale, etc.) do not reduce edge; better fix time/loss limits.

2) Blackjack

Basic Rules (Classic 21)

The goal is to bypass the dealer by typing the amount of cards closer to 21, without "going through."

Ace = 1 or 11; ten/pictures = 10.

Usually a straight person (A + 10) pays 3:2 (sometimes 6:5 - such a table is worse for the player).

The dealer stands at 17 (sometimes pulls on "soft 17" - this slightly increases the edge of the casino).

Double and split are available (look for more in the table rules).

House edge

With good rules and a basic strategy - about 0.5% (varies by set of rules).

Worse than the rule (6:5 per straight, the dealer pulls on soft 17, split restrictions) - the edge is growing.

Quick pocket checklist of basic strategy

11 against any → Double dealer card (if the rule permits).

10 vs. Dealer 2-9 → Double; vs. 10/Ace - Hit.

9 vs. 3-6 → Double, aka Hit.

A,8 / A,9 (soft 19/20) → Stand.

Pairs 8-8, A-A → Split always; 10-10 — Stand.

(For an accurate matrix, use the basic strategy card specifically for the rules of your table.)

Practice for Chile

Min. online bets from CLP 1,000-5,000, live bets from CLP 2,000-10,000; offline above.

Choose tables with a payout of 3:2 and a Stand on all 17 rule - this is noticeably better in mathematics.

Side-beta (Perfect Pairs, 21 + 3, etc.) are interesting, but with a high edge - play symbolically.

3) Poker

Poker is divided into two worlds: player-versus-player and poker-casino (games against an establishment).

3. 1. Cash/tournament poker (Texas Hold'em, etc.)

The casino provides a desk/dealer/organization, and revenue is generated through rake (commission) and/or tournament fee.

Limits in CLP are flexible: in online cash games, micro-limits are available to everyone; offline and live - schedules and buy-ins vary by site.

For beginners - discipline of starting hands, positional play, bank control. Tournaments are convenient with a fixed buy-in and transparent structure.

3. 2. "Poker Casino" (vs Dealer)

Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker, Casino Hold'em, Ultimate Texas Hold'em - rules and payments are fixed, like board games.

The advantage of a casino depends on the version of the rules; focus on the moderately high house edge and play for fun rather than "waiting mat."

Live casinos and online formats (Chile)

The most common providers of live tables: Evolution, Playtech Live, Pragmatic Play Live.

Tables with Spanish locale meet regularly; the currency of many operators can be set to CLP.

Variations are popular in live: Lightning/XXXtreme/Quantum Roulette, Blackjack with side-betes, Casino Hold'em/Ultimate Texas Hold'em, as well as show formats (for a variety between sessions).

Rate limits and bankroll (benchmarks for CLP)

Game	Online (common)	Live online	Offline
Roulette	CLP 500–2 000 min	CLP 1 000–5 000 min	CLP 2 000–10 000 min
Blackjack	CLP 1 000–5 000 min	CLP 2 000–10 000 min	CLP 5 000–20 000 min
Poker (cash)	micro-limits to high-stakes	depends on the table	schedule/site buy-ins

Bankroll tips:

Divide the bankroll by at least 50-100 minimum rates (for roulette) and 100-200 for blackjack.
In poker, keep bankroll under the limit of at least 20-30 buy-ins (cash) or 50 + buy-ins (tournaments) for comfortable dispersion.
Set time limits and loss limits; fix the profit stops.

Etiquette and compliance

Documents/CUS: offline (and when outputting online) prepare an identity card; age restrictions are mandatory.

Table etiquette: don't discuss "live" hands, don't delay the game; in poker, avoid angle-shooting.

Responsible play: breaks, self-exclusion, deposit limits; only play with money you're willing to risk.

Tax and accounting: keep checks/statements for transactions (especially for large amounts and frequent deductions).

Rapid FAQs

European or American roulette?

European is almost always better (less house edge).

How to find a "profitable" blackjack?

Look for 3:2 for the straight, Stand on 17 rule, allowed doubles/splits - and play according to the basic strategy.

Poker or "poker casino"?

Are there "secret systems" of roulette?

No, it isn't. Manage rates and time, but you can't fool the wheel maths.

For the Chilean player, the optimal path looks like this: European roulette for an easy start, blackjack with good rules for low edge and control, poker for those who want a deep strategy. Online and live formats provide flexible CLP limits, Spanish localization and a wide range of tables. Add bankroll discipline, basic strategies and responsible play - and your experience will be both honest and comfortable.