Ten minutes of rules that also protect your budget
The biggest trap at table games is not luck but misunderstanding. If you do not know what a bet pays or when doubling makes sense, you make decisions that cost you more than necessary over time.
This page covers the basics of the rules; the atmosphere of live tables, the chat and the language are covered on our live casino page.
The figures below are general game rules, not data from a specific table.
One zero or two: the European and the American wheel
In roulette, one detail matters more than anything else: how many zeros the wheel has. The European wheel has 37 pockets (1–36 and a zero), the American one 38 (1–36, a zero and a double zero). Payouts stay the same, but the extra pocket tips the balance towards the house.
| Aspect | European roulette | American roulette | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of pockets | 37 | 38 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Zeros | 0 | 0 and 00 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| House edge | 2.70% | 5.26% | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Theoretical RTP | 97.30% | 94.74% | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
At first glance the gap looks small, but over time it means nearly double the house edge. If you have the choice, the single-zero wheel is the better one.
Some tables also use the French rule set (for example la partage), which can lower the house edge further on even-money bets. The table help gives the exact details.
The most common roulette bets and what they pay
| Bet | What it covers | Payout | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up (plein) | 1 pocket | 35:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Split | 2 adjacent pockets | 17:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Street | 3 pockets in a row | 11:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Dozen or column | 12 pockets | 2:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Red/black, even/odd, 1–18/19–36 | 18 pockets | 1:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
One important note: on a given wheel the house edge is the same for every bet (the single five-number bet on the American wheel is the exception, and it is even worse). A lower-risk bet is therefore not cheaper, just smoother.
Multiplier roulette variants use a different payout table, and there the help screen always has the final word.
Blackjack: card values, the goal and the two big decisions
In blackjack you play against the dealer, not against the other players. The aim is for your cards to total closer to 21 than the dealer's without going over. Number cards count at face value, picture cards are worth 10, and an ace is 1 or 11, whichever suits you better.
Each round you choose between ‘hit’ and ‘stand’. Beyond that, two decisions really change the game:
- Double – you double your bet and receive exactly one more card. Typical when your first two cards make a strong total (such as 10 or 11) and the dealer's face-up card is weaker.
- Split – you separate two cards of equal value into two hands, with the same bet on each. Splitting aces and eights is a classic basic move.
A blackjack (an ace plus a 10-value card as your first two cards) traditionally pays 3:2, and an ordinary win pays 1:1. Some tables pay only 6:5 for blackjack, which is noticeably worse for the player, so check before you sit down.
Baccarat: three bets, one commission
In baccarat you make no decisions about the cards: the dealer deals them by a fixed rule, and you only decide who to back. A hand's value is the last digit of its card total, and the hand closest to 9 wins.
| Bet | When it wins | Payout | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | The player hand wins | 1:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Banker | The banker hand wins | 1:1, usually with 5% commission | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
| Tie | Both hands are equal | Usually 8:1 | General game rules, 8 October 2026 |
The Banker bet carries a commission because the fixed drawing rule makes that hand win slightly more often. The big Tie payout is tempting, but this bet has the highest house edge of the three.
There are also no-commission variants, where certain Banker wins are paid only in part in return; the help screen explains these too.
Where a table may depart from the textbook rules
The same game name does not always mean the same rules. The most common differences: the blackjack payout (3:2 or 6:5), how many decks are used, whether the dealer stands on soft 17, and which side bets are available. In roulette the multiplier variants differ most, in baccarat the no-commission versions.
The game help is often in English even if you switch the Dukat.bet interface to Hungarian (the site is available in English and Hungarian). The key terms: Hit, Stand, Double, Split, Insurance, Player, Banker, Tie. If the Hungarian and English descriptions of a rule differ, the English one prevails; more on our languages and localisation page.
Bet limits, rules, payouts: always check them on the interface of the table in front of you.
Live Casino Bonus and table games
At Dukat.bet, table games fall under Live Casino Bonus – 500% up to 3,000 EUR + 15% Cashback, so this page talks only about that offer.
We do not publish the wagering multiplier, the deadline or the maximum bet: the exact conditions are in the official bonus terms. With table games it is especially worth checking how much a given game or bet type counts towards wagering, as this can vary from game to game.
Knowing the rules well cuts out needless mistakes, but nobody can promise a profit at any table.
Budget, breaks and questions
Set a limit before you sit down: under the Dukat.bet Responsible Gambling policy (v1.0, 22 April 2025) you can choose daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits, with tightening taking effect immediately and loosening after 24 hours. More in our responsible play guide.
If you have a question about how a round was settled, the 24/7 live chat or support@dukat.bet is the right channel, as our customer support page explains.