Table games in RNG form: roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker

What an RNG table game means

RNG stands for random number generator: this software component decides the outcome of a round, rather than a live broadcast or an actual deck of cards. The rules of the classic table games stay the same - only the execution happens digitally.

This format is popular because there's no waiting: the round starts the moment you open the game, and the next one follows right after. Anyone who wants to try the classic rules at a faster pace will feel at home here.

The interface is usually simpler too, compared with a live table: no video window, no chat, just the game board and the stake buttons. That suits anyone after a minimal, quick experience, whether on phone or desktop.

If you're curious how the full lineup is split up, the categories overview page covers it in more detail.

How roulette works, and its variants

The idea behind roulette is simple: the ball lands on a spinning wheel, and you can stake on a chosen number, group of numbers, or colour ahead of time. The stake size and payout ratio depend on the type of bet chosen; the exact terms are always set out in that game's rules.

Several variants exist, differing in how the wheel is divided and in a handful of extra rules.

That's what makes roulette one of the most flexible table games: a single number and an entire group of numbers can both be staked on the same wheel.

Bet types can also be combined: you can place several different stakes within a single round, which adds further nuance to the risk. That flexibility is one reason roulette has stayed among the most popular table games for decades.

Blackjack, where your decisions count

In blackjack, the dealt cards alone don't decide the round: at every step you choose whether to take another card, stand, or double your stake. It's one of the few casino formats where your decisions genuinely shape how the round plays out.

The goal is to reach a set card total without going over it. The basic rules are the same in both the RNG and live versions; the difference shows up mainly in pace and in how the round is carried out.

This decision-making element is what sets blackjack apart most clearly from baccarat or roulette.

In the software version you don't have to wait on other players' moves, so a round typically wraps up faster than at a live table, where the pace follows several players at once.

Baccarat: a simple bet, a quick round

The bet in baccarat is straightforward: you choose in advance which side - banker, player, or tie - wins the round, and from there the cards are dealt automatically, following a fixed set of rules. There's no further decision point; the round is essentially settled with the stake itself.

That simplicity makes it one of the fastest-paced table games: a round is over in seconds, since there's no need to draw or stand.

That's exactly why baccarat is often a favourite among players who like the simplicity of roulette but prefer a card game: the rule is easy to remember, and the pace fits several rounds into just a few minutes.

Poker variants at the casino

Casino poker differs from traditional poker in that you play against the house rather than other players. The logic of the hand rankings stays familiar, but the round structure and stake setup can differ from game to game.

Several variants exist, differing in how many rounds of decisions there are and how the stake is built up. The exact rules are always set out in that particular game's description before you start.

Since you're playing against the house rather than other players, there's no bluffing or bidding war: the decision usually comes down to whether you continue the round with the hand you've been dealt, or fold.

What sets the software table apart from live

The biggest difference is that the software version has no live dealer and no video broadcast: the outcome is generated purely by software, and the round moves at your own pace. At live table games, by contrast, a real dealer runs the round and you share the table with other players.

If you're curious how a live broadcast works behind the scenes, the live dealers page covers that in more detail.

The choice essentially comes down to pace: anyone who wants to play without waiting, at their own rhythm, will prefer the software version, while anyone after the feel of a traditional casino will choose the live table.

The four games at a glance

The table below compares the basic mechanics and pace of the four classic table games.

For pace, baccarat sits closest to slots: in both, a round is over in seconds, with no decision point along the way.