How to Play Casino Card Games

How to Play Casino Card Games - Discover Popular Card Games & Tips Online on Stake

It’s no surprise that casino card games are extremely popular at Stake.com. You can choose from a host of live dealer games and our exciting Stake Originals collection of card games with many different ways to win. Discover how to play casino card games, which games you can play, and how to bet responsibly at Stake Casino.

What are Casino Card Games?

Casino card games are those played with a deck of cards (or several card decks). Popular card games include classics like blackjack, baccarat, and poker, and you can find these classic table games from leading online gaming providers at Stake.com.

History of Card Games

Playing cards can be traced back to the 9th century and are most likely an invention of the Tang Dynasty in China. They were commonly used in Egyptian society by the 11th century, and by the 1300s, they had arrived in several European countries.

One of the earliest card games known to have been invented is the ancient Chinese game of Yezi Ge (Game of Leaves).

Games that we know and love today (such as baccarat, blackjack, and poker) didn’t come around until the Middle Ages. Baccarat can be traced to a game created by Felix Falguiere in Italy in the 1400s, in which all tens and face cards were worth zero (baccara means zero in Italian).

The first known mention of blackjack was made in Don Quixote, published in 1605, some 200 years after the Italians were known to be playing baccarat.

Poker arrived much later, originating in the 1820s in New Orleans. The game arrived in the United States thanks to French settlers and grew in popularity throughout the American South and West.

Despite their distinct historical journeys, classic card games are now typically grouped as “table games” and are among the most popular games played at online casinos.

How to Play Casino Card Games Online at Stake

In classic table games, the outcomes are determined by random number generators (RNGs), ensuring that you’re playing provably fair games and that every hand has a chance of winning.

Thanks to developers like Evolution Gaming, Play’n GO, Hacksaw Gaming, and Pragmatic Play, live casino games see cards dealt by real-life virtual dealers. The action is then live-streamed via Stake.com to your device, providing a truly immersive online gaming experience.

You can experience all of this for yourself by playing at Stake Casino. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. Sign up at Stake Casino or log in to your account.

2. Ensure that you’ve made a deposit and have funds available.

3. Make your way to the game of your choice or try one of our Stake Originals.

4. Understand the game rules and payout odds.

5. Place your first bet and have fun!

Types of Casino Card Games to Play

As well as a huge library of online slots, you can find a wide range of classic card games with fantastic graphics and fun bonus features to play at Stake Casino, including the following:

Blackjack

The aim of blackjack games is to beat the dealer to a hand of 21, or as close to 21 as possible. In this simple game, you are dealt two cards face up and can decide to hit or stand, depending on what you have in your hand.

Number cards retain their value, picture cards are worth ten, and aces are worth one or eleven. You can also choose to split paired hands into two separate hands, which will give you an additional card and potentially double your winnings. Winning hands pay out 1:1, while blackjack (an ace and a ten, making 21) pays out 3:2.

When a hand exceeds a total of 21 points, it’s called a “bust” and is an automatic loss. The likelihood of this happening depends on the value of your cards before hitting.

Here’s a quick look at the chances of busting based on the total value of your card points:

Want to know more? Dive into the action by playing Blackjack by Stake Originals, and learn more about the rules and strategies with our online blackjack guide!

Baccarat

Online baccarat is a simple casino card game made famous by James Bond, with three betting options – player, banker, or tie. Your job is to bet on which hand will be closest (or equal) to nine. All number cards retain their value, while face cards are worth zero. The payout for player and banker bets is 1:1, while a successful tie bet offers a payout of 8:1.

Exciting variations at Stake.com include Lightning Baccarat and Golden Wealth Baccarat. There’s also a sleek and easy-to-play Stake Originals version of Baccarat that you won’t want to miss. Become an expert at the game with our how-to-play Baccarat guide.

Poker

When it comes to card games, poker has many different variations to choose from. Poker games can range in how many cards they use, the types of bets you can place, and much more. Here are some of the most popular game types you’ll find at Stake.com.

Stake Poker

Created by Stake, you can take your pick of games when playing Stake Poker. Sit down at one of the virtual tables, enjoy poker tournaments, and explore the variety of options!

You can choose from any of the available game types, including All-In or Fold, Hold’em, Omaha, and Sit & Go games. With live results at the different tables, a wide range of buy-in points, and many ways to win, you’ll be a poker pro in no time.

Video Poker

Video poker games are a mix of table games and slots. Video poker variants are straightforward to play and require little poker experience to win. You simply need to form the best possible poker hand (typically jacks or better) with the cards you’re dealt and get one chance to redraw.

You’re not playing against other players or the dealer, and each hand offers the following payouts:

• Jacks or better: 1.00x

• 2 Pair: 2.00x

• Three of a kind: 3.00x

• Straight: 4.00x

• Flush: 6.00x

• Full house: 9.00x

• Four of a kind: 22.00x

• Straight flush: 60.00x

• Royal flush: 800.00x

Check out our guide for more information on how to play video poker at Stake.com. We also recommend experiencing our Stake Originals Video Poker game.

Three-Card Poker

Three-card poker is an online poker game in which you play directly against the dealer. In Triple Card Poker by Evolution Gaming, after placing an ante bet, you and the dealer receive three hole cards. You can also make a pair plus bet if you choose.

There are no community cards; instead, the aim here is to beat the dealer with the best possible poker hand with the 3 cards you are given. The following payouts are available:

Ante bonus bet:

• Straight flush – 5:1

• Three of a kind – 4:1

• Straight – 1:1

Pair plus bonus bet:

• Mini royal – 100:1

• Straight flush – 40:1

• Three of a kind – 30:1

• Straight – 5:1

• Flush – 4:1

• Pair – 1:1

Texas Hold’em

Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker variation available online. In Evolution Gaming's live Texas Hold’em title, you can place a standard bet and a trips bet in each betting round. Your job is to make a better 5-card poker hand than the dealer, with three betting windows – the turn, the flop, and the reveal.

The following payouts are offered if you beat the dealer:

Ante bet payouts:

• Straight – 1:1

• Flush – 1.5:1

• Full house – 3:1

• Four of a kind – 10:1

• Straight flush – 50:1

• Royal flush – 500:1

Trips bet payouts:

• Three of a kind – 3:1

• Straight – 4:1

• Flush – 7:1

• Full house – 8:1

• Four of a kind – 30:1

• Straight flush – 40:1

• Royal flush – 50:1

For more Texas Hold’em variations at Stake.com, check out Evolution’s Casino Hold’em. Be sure to read up on our ultimate poker guide for more useful tips and tricks.

Stud Poker

Stud Poker is a five-card poker variation. Again, the aim is to beat the dealer with the best possible hand. However, a jackpot bet is available in this game, allowing you to win a huge progressive jackpot alongside the standard hand payouts. Evolution Gaming has a great poker variation with its Caribbean Stud Poker game.

Live Casino Card Games

Playing live casino games is one of the most exciting ways to experience how card games work. You can find a huge range of options available by top-rated software providers at our casino.

There’s a game type for every player, ranging from standard Blackjack Live to localised versions of your favourite games, such as Japanese Baccarat Live. You can even find interesting game show titles like War Live by Evolution and Monopoly Live, ready to keep you entertained.

Other Casino Card Games

Other popular casino card games at Stake.com include titles like Dragon Tiger,Football Studio, and Side Bet City. If you’re new to card games, check out our how-to guides for more information, specifically our article on how to play online table games, for more tips and strategies.

If collectable card games are more your thing, be sure to check out our Stake Originals game, Packs! Learn all about how to play Packs, and start collecting cards today.

We also have an enchanting take on card games with our Stake exclusive Tarot game. Be in charge of your own destiny, experience its user-friendly design, and learn all about how to play Tarot with our handy guide.

Casino Card Game Odds, Payouts & House Edges

The odds, payouts, and return-to-player percentage for each card game can be found in the game description. It’s always a good idea to look for this information before placing your bets, so you know how much you stand to win.

As for the house advantage, you will find that it sits between 0.5% and 2% for most classic card games. The house edge for live dealer card games is slightly higher, often between 2% and 5%. Again, check each game’s house edge before placing your bets.

Casino Card Game Strategies, Tips, & Tricks to Win

Whilst casino card games are often our simplest games, here are some top tips that will help you improve your poker skills and increase your chances of winning with our popular casino games online at Stake.com:

1. Always read the game description of your chosen card game before placing a bet. Whilst often the simplest games, you can find out important information about odds, payouts, and poker rules. This can go a long way in helping your decision-making skills.

2. It’s a good idea for casino game beginners to have a good handle of what’s expected when playing different card games. For instance, why not learn all about poker slang terms with our glossary before placing your first bet?

3. Mix things up between first-person casino table games and live dealer games to keep things interesting. You can find both types of card games at the Stake Casino.

4. Bankroll management is always important when playing online. Set a bet, use our Stake Smart guidelines and play like a pro.

5. If you’ve heard of card counting but you’re not sure if it’s for you, read our blog post and learn more about why it’s not a good idea.

6. Many different types of betting strategies can be leveraged on casino card games. Check out our guides to popular betting systems like positive and negative progressions, the Fibonacci system, Martingale strategy, the 1-3-2-6 sequence, the Paroli system and more!

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods to Play Casino Card Games on Stake

You can play card games at Stake Casino by accessing your account using login methods, such as a secure passkey . From there, all you need to do is deposit in a local currency or via cryptocurrencies.

We support a wide range of local currencies at Stake.com including Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador, Indian Rupees, and more. You can also view your balance in many other currencies to suit your needs. Find more information about our local currency options on our community forum or via our local currency payment guide.

Playing with crypto is simple and you can easily deposit any of the coins we support, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, Doge, LTC, SOL, TRX and more. A seamless crypto payment system like Mesh can help you do so easily. The full list of available cryptocurrencies, our recommendations, and our guide for choosing the right coin for you can be found on our blog.

When you’re ready, use fast and reliable crypto exchange platforms such as Moonpay and Swapped.com to buy your chosen crypto. If you run into any issues when depositing and withdrawing units, contact our 24/7 customer support staff.

To securely store your funds online for all future gameplay at Stake Casino, learn how to use the Stake Vault. You can also read our crypto security guide for more information.

Stake Casino Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Gambling

Before placing bets on the best games and new releases at Stake Casino, always check for the latest promotions and thrilling bonuses to boost your bankroll.

You can also find out more information about the Stake VIP Club and the exclusive bonuses and rewards that you can unlock as you enjoy our range of games! These rewards include rakeback offers, reload bonuses, and even your own VIP host at higher levels. Read our VIP FAQs post to learn everything you need to know.

Please always remember to bet within your means and gamble responsibly. Use our monthly budget calculator and betting limit guide to determine how much of your disposable income you can afford to allocate to gambling.