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Tuesday 23rd March 2004

Casino War

Casino War is without a doubt the easiest card game to play in the casino. If you have ever played war as a child, or simply made a bet on who could draw the highest card then war will seem instantly familiar. Following are the specific rules.

1-The game is played with six decks. Cards are ranked as in poker, except aces are always high. The suit does not matter.

2-After the players have made a wager each player and the dealer shall get one card.

3-Each player's card shall be compared with the dealer's card. If the player's card is higher he wins even money. If the dealer's card is higher the player loses.

4-In the event of a tie the player shall have two choices: (1) surrender and forfeit half the bet, and (2) go to war (see rule 5)

5-If the player elects to go to war he must raise his bet by an amount equal to his original wager. The dealer will do the same but this is just for show. The dealer will then burn three cards and give the player and dealer another card each. If the player's second card equals or beats the dealer then the player shall win even money on the raise only and the original wager shall push. If the dealer's second card is greater the player shall lose both bets.

6-At some casinos, the Mirage and Casino Niagara to name just two, a tie after a tie will result in a bonus equal to the original wager. At the Casino Niagara they say the raise pays 3 to 1 but the initial bet loses, which is mathematically the same thing.

7-A tie bet is also available, which pays 10 to 1 if the first two cards tie.

Michael Shackleford, aptly named �The Wizard of Odds�, is a actuary by design and a casino maths expert by choice. Mike has made a name for himself across the United Stated by becoming one of the most well known and well-respected casino games analysts in the business. His website, www.wizardofodds.com, is a must visit resource for serious gamblers.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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