Table games online: a plain-English guide

Table games are the card and wheel classics of the casino: blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker variants. You can play them in two main ways, against a random number generator or at a live table with a real dealer. This guide explains the basics, the difference between the two formats, and the two table-style games JOKR runs itself. Nothing here is a promise of winnings: every game carries a house edge and results are random. 18+ only.

The main table games

• Blackjack: you try to get closer to twenty-one than the dealer without going over. You can hit, stand and, depending on the rules, double or split pairs.
• Roulette: you bet on where a ball lands on a numbered wheel. Inside bets cover single numbers or small groups; outside bets cover colours, odd or even, dozens and columns.
• Baccarat: you bet on the player hand, the banker hand or a tie. Cards are drawn by fixed rules, so there are few decisions to make.
• Poker variants: casino versions such as hold'em or three-card poker are played against the house, not against other players.

Every table publishes its own rules, limits and paytable inside the game, so read them before your first bet. Browse the full range on the table games page, or read the general table games guide.

RNG tables versus live tables

An RNG table uses a random number generator to deal cards or spin the wheel. It runs at your own pace, there is no betting window, no stream and usually a free demo with play money.

A live table is hosted by a real dealer and streamed in real time. You wait for the betting window, the pace follows the dealer, and there is normally no demo. The live casino lists these tables. If you are unsure which style suits you, the guide to slots versus live casino compares the rhythm of each format.

The house edge of a table game comes from its rules, not from a volatility setting. A rule change, such as how many decks are used, changes the edge.

BlackJOKR and JOKR Spin

JOKR runs two table-style games on its own servers, part of the Originals.

• BlackJOKR is blackjack with a shoe of 6 decks. Its rules are written out in full, including what the dealer does on soft seventeen, which side bets exist and when you may double or split.
• JOKR Spin is a single-zero wheel with 37 pockets and standard roulette payouts. The result can be verified after each spin with the published seed.

BlackJOKR is not a commit-reveal game, but every hand is recorded and can be reviewed by support.

Table games and bonuses

If you play with a bonus, table games usually count towards wagering at a lower rate than slots. For blackjack and roulette the published contribution is 15 % and 15 %. While a bonus is active, a maximum bet of 20 in USD applies. Always check the promotions page and the bonus terms before you opt in.

Playing responsibly

Table games move quickly, and a live dealer can make it easy to stay longer than planned. Decide your budget first, set a deposit limit, take regular breaks and never chase losses. Read the responsible gaming page for tools and support. You must be 18 or older to play.