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Frequently Asked Questions

  

Do all the guests need to have some knowledge of how the games are played?

No, these casino theme parties are appropriate for people with varying levels of gaming knowlege. From absolutely no idea to players with years of experience. The croupiers will make sure that the novices get an education whilst maintaining a steady pace for the more accomplished folk.

  

How many tables should I hire for the number of people expected to attend the event?

Seven players may play at a table at a time. During the course of the night, we'll turnover players so that everybody gets a taste of the action. Rule of thumb. You should have the capacity to allow about 25% of your crowd to play at any one time. So if you expect 25 to 30 people, one table is fine. If you expect 250 to 300, ten tables is more appropriate. Certainly contact us for advice, particularly for larger corporate events. For the smaller house and office parties, check out the packages page.

  

How big are the tables and how much space is required?

The Blackjack tables and Roulette tables are approximately six feet wide by three feet deep. Allow for people to stand around and human traffic. To be honest we can make just about any room work, though if it's a house party you may have to juggle some furniture around. If uncertain, we can pay a visit to see what's going to work and what's not. We're familiar with many of the function rooms around Sydney, but if we're not, we'll often check out that particular venue to work out a plan of action.

  

Can we gamble for real?

Absolutely not. The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing of NSW have clear guidelines on what is and isn't acceptable in conducting these events. Actual gambling is a definate no, no. Click here for some details.

  

  

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Did you know

  

The legendary “Dead Man’s Hand” (held by Wild Bill Hickok at the time of his 1876 murder) consisted of two aces (clubs and spades) and two eights (again, clubs and spades). The suit of the fifth card, still in dispute, was either the jack or the queen of diamonds.

  

The game of 21 got its common nickname, blackjack, from a practice in illegal casinos in the early 1900s. Some casinos paid a bonus if a two-card 21 was made up of an ace and jack of spades. Others paid bonuses if an ace of spades was accompanied by a jack of either clubs or spades. The black jack was the key to the bonus, and became the name of the game.

  

The kings in decks of playing cards represent real leaders and conquerors from history, although not all had the title of king. The deck we use today is based on cards designed in 15th-century France. The king of spades represents the Biblical King David, the king of clubs represents Alexander the Great, the king of hearts represents Charlemagne and the king of diamonds represents Julius Caesar.