The Heart of the Casino Floor
While slot machines are incredibly popular for their simplicity and exciting themes, the true heart and soul of the traditional casino experience can often be found at the table games. These games, run by a dealer, offer a more social and casino often more strategic form of gambling. Let's explore the basics of the most common table games you'll find.

Blackjack: The Game of 21
The Objective: The goal of Blackjack is simple: to get a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer, without going over 21 (which is called a "bust").

How it Works: Each player is dealt two cards. You can then choose to "hit" (take another card) or "stand" (keep your current hand). Face cards (King, Queen, Jack) are worth 10, and an Ace can be worth 1 or 11. It's popular due to the element of skill involved.

Roulette: The Spinning Wheel of Chance
The Objective: The game is all about predicting where the ball will stop on the roulette wheel.

Basic Gameplay: The layout consists of numbers 1 through 36 in red and black, plus the green zero(s). You can place many different types of bets, from simple ones like betting on Red or Black (which pays 1:1) to specific "straight up" bets on a single number (which pays 35:1). Its popularity stems from its simplicity and the excitement of watching the ball's journey.

An Introduction to Craps
The Goal: Craps is a dice game where players bet on the outcome of a roll, or a series of rolls, of two dice.

How it Works: The table can look confusing at first, but the basic bets are quite simple. If a different number is rolled, it sets the "point," and the shooter must roll that number again before a 7 to win. Craps is known for being the most social and energetic game in the casino, with players often cheering together for the shooter.

An Introduction to Baccarat
The Objective: Baccarat is a simple card game where you bet on one of three outcomes: the 'Player' hand will win, the 'Banker' hand will win, or it will be a 'Tie'.

How it Works: Despite its reputation as a high-roller game (thanks, James Bond!), Baccarat is incredibly simple to play. Two cards are dealt to both the Player and Banker positions. The hand with a total closest to 9 wins. You just have to place your bet and watch. People enjoy it because it's quick and casino requires no complex strategy.