Blackjack.

Black Jack is probably the most popular Casino game. It is a simple game played against the "House" where the players’ goal is to get closer to 21 than the dealer ("House") without going over. Each player is dealt two cards and can ask for more ("hit") until they decide to stop ("stay") or goes over 21 ("busts"). The special namesake hand ("blackjack") is achieved when a player’s first 2 cards are an Ace and a 10 (includes face cards and tens). This is the best hand in the game and beats all other hands including 21s using 3 or more cards. Unless the dealer also has blackjack, the player wins 2 to 1 on their bet for this hand.

Craps.

Craps is probably the most exciting game in a casino. It is high energy and fun. Everybody at the table is your friend and there's nothing better than that. This dice game can be fast paced so it helps if you understand the basics going in. At the beginning of an event, we like to offer short tutorials to help players understand the basics.

Craps is a dice game using 2 dice played against the "House". Since the total of the dice is used for the betting, that limits the options to 11 numbers from 2 (2 ones) to 12 (2 sixes). Rolling a ‘7’ is the easiest (most combinations) while a ‘2’ or ‘12’ is the hardest.

The game starts with the ‘Pass Line’ bet. To start a game, a player places a Pass Line bet before the dice are rolled. If on this first roll (called the "come out roll") the player rolls a 7 or 11, the game is already over, with the player winning even money on his Pass Line bet. If the player rolls a 2, 3 or 12 (these numbers are called "craps"), the game is also over and the player loses his Pass Line bet. If any of the remaining numbers are rolled (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), known as the ‘Mark’ or ‘Point’, the game continues and the rules change. Now, to win your Pass Line bet (and end the game) you must roll the ‘Mark or Point’ number a second time before a ‘7’ comes up. A ‘7’ (called ‘seven out’) at this point ends the game and results in the player losing their Pass Line bet. All players with a Pass Line bet are playing the dice regardless of who is rolling them. As soon as the game ends, new Pass Line bets are placed and the dice are rotated clockwise to a new roller and the game starts over. That's it.

There are many other side bets such as “behind the line”, "odds bets", "place bets", "field bets", "hard ways", etc., that you'll learn after you play for a while, but you can ease into these slowly as you understand how they work. Give it a try - you’ll be glad you did!

Roulette.

Roulette is the classic game of chance. There are 38 numbered slots on the Roulette wheel which include the numbers 1 to 36, 0 and 00 (double zero). There are a wide number of bets available to the players and common slang terms for them. A few examples are "street", "corner", "split" and "straight up". The odds are the same for every bet on the table but the payouts range from even money (1:1) to 35 to 1. Roulette is a simple game to learn and gives everyone the same chance of winning. It may be the most social of the casino games since the strategy is simple, so conversation and applause is encouraged with every spin of the wheel.

Poker.

Most types of Poker are based on 5-card hands. Hand values vary from "high card" to "royal flush" and you'll need to become familiar with the types and hierarchy of these poker hands. A chart of the hands is shown below and a similar chart is available to all players at our events. It is not against the rules to consult a chart or even ask the dealer about the hierarchy of hands, so you can feel comfortable referring to the chart during play.

All in Fun offers Texas Hold'em and Pai Gow poker.

Texas Hold ‘em

Texas Hold ‘em has become very popular since the first televised World Series of Poker tournament. Most people have some experience with poker growing up and Texas hold'em is one of the simplest versions of the game. It is the only Vegas casino game that is played against other players and the "House" has no advantage or stake in the game.

In Texas Hold'em you will have 7 cards from which you will pick your best 5 to make up your hand. 2 cards are dealt face down to each player at the beginning of play and 5 more community cards will be shown face up as play progresses. The 5 community cards are available to all players to use. The player with the best poker hand at the end of play will win the "pot".

The "pot" is developed by betting. There are 4 betting rounds in each hand. After 2 cards are dealt to each player, the first round of betting begins. By the rules of the game, the players immediately to the left of the dealer are forced to put in bets during this first round. These are called "blind bets" because these players must contribute them to the pot without seeing their cards. On all betting rounds, the players that wish to stay in the hand must match ("call") all bets to continue. Once all the bets are "called", play continues with the dealer exposing 3 of the community cards ("the flop"). At this point there is another round of betting. Again, once all the bets are "called", play continues with the dealer exposing the fourth card ("the turn"). There is another round of betting at this point and then the last card ("the river") is exposed. At this point there is a final round of betting after which the players reveal their cards and the best hand wins. Keep in mind that at any point during the game, if you do not like the strength of your hand, you can surrender your cards ("fold") and forfeit any chance to win the pot. On the other hand, if you like the strength of your hand, you can increase the bet ("raise") in your turn. Betting always progresses clockwise from the dealer and players must act in turn. The dealer position rotates around the table at the end of each hand.

‘Bluffing’ can be another element of this game, where a player may bet in a manner to make their opponents think he/she has a weaker or stronger hand than they actually do. If you're confused at all, do not worry. Explaining the game in words is more difficult than when you're at the table. A little "show and tell" by our experienced dealers goes a long way to understanding the game. Its all about having fun and we're there to help. We'll help you learn all the basics of the game and etiquette so you'll act like a pro when you sit down at a table in Vegas.

Pai Gow Poker

Pai Gow poker is enjoyed at a much slower pace when compared to Texas Hold ‘em. Players and House are dealt 7 cards each. These are then divided into your best 5-card and 2-card poker hands. The 5-card hand must be better than the two card hand. The dealer does the same with their hand. Once all hands are set, each player plays their two hands against the House’s two hands. Even money is paid out when the player’s hand(s) beats the House. Ties go to the House.

Ranking of 5-card Poker Hand (from best to worst)

Royal Flush - Ace High straight flush

Straight Flush - 5 consecutive cards of the same suit

Four of a Kind - Four cards of the same rank

Full House - Three of a Kind and a Pair

Flush - 5 cards of the same suit, not consecutive (e.g. five hearts)

Straight - 5 consecutive cards, different suits

Three of a Kind - Three cards of the same rank

Two Pair - Two pair

Pair - Two cards of the same rank (e.g. two aces)

High Card - Highest Cards that don’t fall into above categories (Aces are high, 2’s are low)

Fundraising Poker Events.

Charitable Fundraisers:

We are licensed by the State of California to provide poker fundraisers by qualified charities. The State of California regulates this activity and the types of games allowed. Click here to find more information about these regulations and licensing requirements.  http://oag.ca.gov/gambling/charitable

Our basic Poker Event Package is designed to minimize our costs to maximize monies going towards the fundraiser. It will provide two pit bosses to run the event (for up to 80 people). It will include chips, cards, seat assignment vouchers, a screen/program showing blinds and time left at each level. One of the pit bosses will become the dealer for the final table. Events will usually be structured to last about 3 hours.

The basic package does include orientation/training of volunteer dealers just prior to the start of the event, when applicable. It does not include tables and chairs. Poker tables and high quality felts (for 5-foot round tables only) are also available.