Casino War (Part 1)

March 8, 2007

Here is a great casino game that is not available at a lot of online casinos or online gambling sites, but it is really fun to play and relatively easy to learn. You may have seen people playing this game the last time you were in a casino in Vegas or somewhere like that. You just have to think about that wonderful childhood game you played with a deck of cards – war. Well, casino war is just about the same.

In this 3 part online gambling informational article, we are going to cover this fun casino game in depth for you showing you all the highlights of this game as well.

Typically at land based casinos, you will find casino war located right near blackjack tables or at least in the table game areas.

This game is really a heads up adventure that entertains you while you get a shot at winning real money. Even free online casinos have this game. Many online gambling sites that use real money do not have this game, but many are adding it.

Think of this casino game as a test of your endurance when gambling. In all honesty, this casino game does not require you to use much skill at all, you just have to make good decisions.

To Play Casino War

As you would probably imagine, there is a dealer that controls the game and well deals the cards. They typically deal from a shoe (not the king you wear people) of around 6 decks in most casinos and online gambling sites. You play the game by betting chips just as you would with blackjack and poker and other table games. Depending on where you are playing – online casinos or land based facilities – the minimum bets vary. There are usually dollar tables around.

You have to understand the ranking of cards in a typical playing deck (very simple). 2s are the lowest valued cards and aces are the highest ranking cards when you are playing casino war.

Game Play Basics

Starting out, you place a bet. The table or online casino will clearly state what the minimum/maximum bet is. Most tables are dollar minimums with a max bet of around ten bucks.

Each player then receives one card from the dealer. Cards are dealt just like blackjack. The dealer starts at the first position and finishes at the 3^rd position – then get his or her own card.

If your card is higher in rank (value) than the dealer’s card, you then win even money. So, f you bet a dollar, you would win a dollar in that turn. Not bad and very easy so far right?

Now, if the dealer’s card should happen to be higher in rank or value than your card, the dealer would win – you lose your wager.

What happens when you tie? Well, you will see a spot on the table (or on your computer screen when online gambling) that is designated for tie wagers (usually paid at 10 to 1). If you do make the tie wager and the very next round you have a tie with the dealer – you would win 10 for every one dollar you wager. More on this tie wager in a minute.

The dealer settles all wagers in the same way they do when you are playing blackjack. They start paying at the 3^rd position and they go back around to the 1^st position to pay out to players.

The great thing about this game is that it moves really fast. Online gambling on this game also moves fast – but only as fast as you make it. Fast games tend to drain a bankroll really quick, so play accordingly. Another great thing is that you can win with a card as low as a 3 (when the dealer pulls a2 this is what happens). Then again, you could lose with the king too! That is what really drives online gambling enthusiasts to this game – it excites! In the casino it is just as fun.

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