This section explains what you will actually find on the gaming floor of the resorts we review: the games, the rooms, the etiquette and the rules of entry. It is reference material for travellers. We do not host games, we do not offer real-money or free-to-play gambling, and nothing here is a strategy guide or a promise of any outcome.
A wheel-and-ball game where bets are placed on numbers, colours or ranges. European wheels carry a single zero; American wheels add a double zero, which changes the odds. Table minimums are usually the lowest on the main floor.
The dominant game in Asian casinos and the mainstay of most VIP salons. Players bet on the Player hand, the Banker hand or a tie; the rules for drawing a third card are fixed and handled by the dealer.
A comparing card game against the dealer, played to a total of 21 without going over. Rule variations differ between properties: the number of decks, whether the dealer stands on soft 17, and the doubling and splitting rules.
Casino poker splits into two families: player-versus-player cash games and tournaments in a dedicated poker room, and player-versus-house table variants such as Three Card Poker and Caribbean Stud on the main floor.
A dice game built around a shooter and a sequence of rolls, traditionally the loudest table on an American gaming floor. It is common in Las Vegas and Atlantic City and rarer in Asian and European venues.
Asian floors carry games rarely found elsewhere: Sic Bo (three dice), Fan-Tan and Pai Gow variants. Macau properties usually run these alongside baccarat rather than in a separate area.
Slot machines, video poker and electronic table terminals. Denominations and payout structures are set by the operator within the limits of the local regulator, and displayed at the machine.
Separate rooms with higher table minimums, dedicated hosts and greater privacy. Access is typically by minimum buy-in or by invitation, and dress codes in these rooms are stricter than on the main floor.
Entry to a land-based casino is regulated locally. Minimum age, accepted identification and any entry levy are set by the jurisdiction, not by the resort.
| Jurisdiction | Minimum age | ID required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macau | 21 | Passport | Age checks at the entrance are routine and strictly enforced. |
| Nevada, USA | 21 | Photo ID / passport | Under-21s may pass through, but may not stop at or play any game. |
| Monaco | 18 | Passport or national ID | Historic rooms may charge an admission fee and enforce a dress code. |
| Singapore | 21 | Passport | Residents and citizens are subject to an additional entry levy. |
| South Africa | 18 | Passport or national ID | Resort casinos are licensed provincially. |
Rules change. Treat this table as orientation only and confirm the current requirements with the property before you travel.
Dress codes are set per room and per time of day, not per country. The safest approach is to dress for the most formal room you intend to enter that evening.
| Area | Typical expectation | Commonly refused |
|---|---|---|
| Main gaming floor (daytime) | Casual to smart casual | Swimwear, bare feet |
| Main gaming floor (evening) | Smart casual | Sleeveless shirts, beachwear |
| High-limit and VIP salons | Smart to formal; jacket often expected | Shorts, sportswear, sandals |
| Historic European rooms | Formal or semi-formal, especially after dark | Trainers, denim, sportswear |
| Fine-dining restaurants on site | Set by the restaurant, usually stricter than the floor | Casual resort wear |
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