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Red Dog

Red Dog, also known as Yablon, belongs to the poker family of games. It's straightforward, fast-paced, and ideal for parties. The goal is to win bets by having the right cards at the right time in hand. Here's how to play:

1. Setup:

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- You'll need a standard 52-card deck and some casino chips (or any in-game currency for betting).

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- Players: 3 to 8

- Ante: Each player contributes one chip to create a common pool.

2. Dealing Cards:

- Appoint a dealer who shuffles the deck and deals five cards to each player.

- Players keep their cards hidden from opponents.

3. Betting:

- Before revealing any cards, players place bets on the probability of beating the next card.

- The bet can consist of any number of chips up to the total amount in the pool.

4. Revealing Cards:

- The top card of the deck is revealed.

- Players try to beat it with a higher-ranking card of the same suit from their hand.

5. Winning Bets:

- If a player successfully beats the revealed card, they win back their bet plus an equal amount of chips from the pot.

6. Scoring and Strategy:

- The game continues with players taking turns.

- Strategic thinking comes into play: Should you raise your bet or play it safe?

- The player with the most chips at the end wins.

7. End of Game:

- The game ends when all players have had a turn as the dealer.

Remember, while luck plays a significant role, smart betting and timing can make all the difference.

Fan Tan

Fan Tan, also known as Sevens or Play-or-Pay. This casino-type game is designed for three to eight players and requires a standard 52-card deck and poker chips for each player. Here's how to play:

1. Setting Up:

- Each player places one poker chip in the middle of the gameplay area as the game's Ante.

- Randomly select a dealer by having players draw cards from a shuffled deck. The player with the lowest card becomes the dealer (ties are broken with repeated drawings).

- The dealer shuffles the deck and deals all cards face down to each player.

2. Gameplay:

- The player to the left of the dealer starts by placing a 7 in the centre of the table.

- Players can play a 7 of the same suit on an existing 7 pile.

- Build upon an existing 7 pile by playing a card of the same suit that is one rank above or below the card they want to play on.

- Players must play a card if they can. If not, they add one poker chip to the pot.

- The game continues until one player gets rid of all their cards.

3. Winning:

- The first player to empty their hand wins the pot.

- Each opponent pays the pot one chip for each card remaining in their hand.

- The winner takes the pot.

Remember, Fan Tan combines strategy, luck, and quick thinking and may the sevens be in your favour!

Sic Bo

Sic Bo involves three standard dice, shaken in a dice cup (often called a cage) and then rolled. Players place bets on the outcome of the dice roll, and there are various ways to bet. The game can be divided into two main elements: betting on the dice total or specific numbers showing on the dice faces.

How to Play Sic Bo?

1. Join a Sic Bo Table: After registering at an offshore casino, explore the Sic Bo tables. Once you've chosen a table, it's time to place your bets.

2. Select Chip Denomination: Click or tap on the chip denomination you want to use. These chips represent different values.

3. Place Your Bets: Sic Bo offers numerous betting options. Here are some key bets:

- Single Dice Bet: Bet on a specific number (1 to 6) appearing on at least one of the dice faces. Payouts vary based on how many dice show the chosen number.

- Small or Big Bet: Based on the total sum of the dice. The small bet wins if the total is between 4 and 10, while the big bet wins if it's between 11 and 17.

- Double and Triple Bets: Predict specific doubles (e.g., two 3s) or triples (e.g., three 5s).

- Two Dice Combination Bets: Bet on specific combinations (e.g., a 1 and a 4).

4. Roll the Dice: The dealer will roll the dice. And the outcome determines winning bets, and losing bets are cleared.

5. Collect Your Winnings: If your bet wins, your payout is automatically added. The dealer keeps chips from losing bets.

Remember, if there's a triple (three identical numbers), small and big bets automatically lose.

From the July 2024 issue of FHM India.