Four uses for One Arm Bandits
Casino tables can be put into all kinds of parties and events. Planning a wedding? Why not have a roulette table for your guests for the evening bash?
Blackjack variations for your casino night
Blackjack basics
Hiring a blackjack table for an evening’s entertainment can be a lot of fun, but you need to make sure you actually understand the game to really enjoy yourself.
Popular poker variations
Poker is an endlessly fascinating game, with twists and turns and plots and subplots to rival the best thriller. Part of its appeal are the many different variations of the game. Here’s a look at some of the best versions to try out at your next poker night.
Weird things to bet on
Brits love to gamble; it’s just a fact of life. There of those us who regularly bet – on racehorses and football matches every Saturday, while even someone who’s never been to a bookies in their life will drop a few quid now and then. Whether it’s the Grand National, the FA Cup or the Six Nations, we love nothing more than having a flutter on the big sporting events.
Rolling the dice on the Monaco Grand Prix
Nothing says glamour like the casinos of Monte Carlo; and with the forthcoming Monaco Grand Prix later in May it’s a chance for people to combine a trip to the tables with a bit of Formula One. Watch Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battle it out on the asphalt by day and then while away the evenings in the casinos.
Victoria Coren Mitchell lands poker double
Who says women aren’t interested in poker? Certainly not us – we’ve been seeing a big rise in the number of women hiring Texas Hold ‘Em poker tables in recent months. But if you are planning a boys-only poker night then you might be more likely to hold onto your cash as it seems ladies are pretty handy at cards.
Host your own poker tournament
Anyone who’s stayed up to watch late-night TV will appreciate the appeal of a Texas Holdem poker tournament. Tense, nervy and full of bluff and counter-bluff, these high-stakes matches make for great viewing.
How to play Texas Holdem poker: hands cheat sheet
Many people who hire a Texas Holdem poker table will be playing the game for the first time. Or even if you know what you're doing, many of your guests will not. Rules vary from one game to the next – there are many variants of poker. But the hands and the order of their importance remain constant.
Ladies night: the growing number of female casino fans
Casinos have always been seen as a bit of a male preserve. Smoke-filled rooms, whisky and lots of testosterone flying about – not always in equal measure – can be a little off-putting to the female gambler. But times are changing and casino games are becoming increasingly popular with women.