Asia is the largest part of the world by area and population. At the end of 2020, there were almost 4.671 billion people living here. Asian countries have a huge potential for casino development, because the locals are very gambling. For example, Singaporeans rank second in the world in terms of money lost per person. About 50 casinos in Macau bring owners 3 times more income than all similar establishments in Las Vegas. Chinese tourists have a significant impact on profit growth in gambling houses in the Philippines and Cambodia.
- Dragon Tiger
- Mahjongg
- Tien Go
- Pai Go
- Sic Bo
- Pachinko
- Andar Bahar
- Dou Dizhu
- Niu Niu
At the same time, the list of entertainment in Asian casinos is significantly different. There are also huge halls with slots. But among other games the most popular is baccarat. For example, in Macau casinos tables for this entertainment are in overwhelming numbers. This speaks of the culture of local players.
In baccarat do not matter skills, and everything depends on luck and chance. Most other popular games from Asian countries are organized on the same principle
Baccarat is not about skill, but about luck and chance. Most of the other popular games from Asian countries are based on the same principle.
At the same time, many gambling software manufacturers have paid attention to the prospects of the market of eastern countries. Such providers such as Habanero, Red Tiger already have slots and individual table games in the genre of “Asia”. Among other things, they are available in online casinos.
Dragon Tiger
This game is somewhat reminiscent of baccarat. There are 2 hands involved – dragon and tiger. Each of them is dealt only one card. Then the results are compared. The ace in Dragon Tiger is considered to be the lowest card, the rest – by seniority from 2 to the king.
The user does not need to develop complex strategies. Everything is designed for luck. Before the hand, it is necessary to place a bet on the victory of any of the hands (evaluated by a payout of 1:1) or a draw (8:1). If the player bet on the dragon or tiger, and the same cards fell out, then 50% of the amount placed on the table will be returned.
In addition to the main bets, additional bets may be offered for each hand:
- Major (Ace to 6) and Minor (8 to King) cards.When a seven is dealt, the bet loses. The payout is made at a 1:1 ratio.
- The suit of the card.The guessed result will bring a win 3:1.
- One-suit draw.The winnings are 50:1.
Some providers have adapted Dragon Tiger for online casinos. You can also play in the live version.
Mahjongg
Mahjongg is an ancient game that is popular in many Asian countries. Recently, it has been in demand in other parts of the world. Success in Mahjongg requires strategic thinking and attention from the player.
First, it is determined which of the participants will fulfill the role of the dealer. To do this, dice are rolled and the results are compared. For the game 136 tiles are used, of which 13 face down tiles are distributed to the participants by the dealer. Before this action and after each round, bets are placed.
The tiles are combined by 3 or 4. In each round the participant can take one more knuckle from the table. If he forms a combination of 14 pieces, he says: “Mahjong”. Otherwise, the player is forced to place one tile face up on the table and wait for his turn in the next round. Other participants are allowed to use the opponent’s open knuckles to get the winning combination.
Tien Go
A series of Chinese games involving either a pair of dice or 32 dominoes. Possible combinations give ranks: military or civilian. Variants for Tien Go using dice by decreasing importance are shown in the table.
| Military | Civil |
|---|---|
| Nines (4-5 or 3-6) | Heavens (6-6) |
| Eights (2-6 or 3-5) | Earth (1-1) |
| Sevens (3-4 or 2-5) | Man (4-4) |
| Sixes (2-4) | Harmony (1-4) |
| Fives (1-4 or 2-3) | Plum Blossom (5-5) |
| Final Three (1-2) | Long threes (3-3) |
| Bench (2-2) | |
| Tiger’s Head (5-6) | |
| Red Ten (4-6) | |
| Long Seven (1-6) | |
| Red Hammer Six (1-5) |
First, the bets are placed. Then the banker rolls the dice in a bowl. The results determine the rank option. If the banker manages to get nines or heavens at once, he automatically wins. If the final three or red hammer six is rolled, defeat is awarded.
If intermediate combinations are obtained, then other players enter the process. Their task is to roll a dice roll higher than the banker’s in the same rank. With a worse combination, the player is scored a defeat, and with an equal combination – a draw.
The user may continue to roll until the dice stop at the same rank as the banker
The user may continue rolling until the dice stop at the same rank as the banker.
Pai Go
This game was invented in China. It utilizes 32 domino tiles. The process involves a dealer and 7 players. First, the dominoes are shuffled on the table. Then 8 stacks of 4 knuckles each are formed. Players are allowed to place a bet. Next, the stacks are distributed. Players distribute their knuckles 2 by 2 to the front (with the lower value of points) and back (the most expensive) hands.
At the next stage each user’s dominoes are compared with the dealer. The following situations are possible:
- A player has both hands better.He is awarded victory.
- Both dealer’s hands beat the user’s combinations.The casino wins.
- If each side has one better hand in the comparison, a draw is awarded.The bet is returned.
A maximum of 9 points is allowed. In case of an excess, 10 are deducted from the amount. For example, a combination of 15 points will leave only 5 points, and 20 points will leave 0 points.
In Pai Go there are exceptions to the rules, in which you can get more than 9. You need to collect the Day or Teen tiles together with a combination of 8 points. The additional rules are not easy to understand, but the dealers prompt if they see the struggle on the part of the user.
The Chinese game in the western world has been reflected in the Americanized version of Pai GoPoker. It is now available in many land-based and online casinos.
Sic Bo
The name of this traditional Chinese game translates to “precious dice”. Widespread in Asian casinos, especially in the Philippines. Recently appeared in European gambling houses and online venues.
The game is played using 3 dice. For sic-bo, a table is used on which fields are drawn to place bets on 50 different outcomes. The result is judged on the basis of 3 dice. Although there are options for placing chips and on the number of points for 2.
Sic Bo is characterized by high dynamism. Unlike craps, the dice are rolled only 1 time. The casino advantage changes depending on the outcomes. More opportunities to win when betting on equal odds. Some of the main options are shown in the table.
| Outcome | Description | Payout | Casino advantage, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large | Sum of points from 11 to 17 | 1:1 | 2,78 |
| Small | On 3 dice 4 to 10 points | ||
| Even/Odd | On sum of points | ||
| Triples | Same score on 3 dice | 180:1 | 16,20 |
| Sum of 4 | A total of 4 points will be scored | 60:1 | 15,30 |
| Sum of 10 | 10 points will be obtained | 6:1 | 12,50 |
Pachinko
In Japan gambling is prohibited. Only for the Olympics in Tokyo the authorities decided to create 3 zones with casinos. At the same time Pachinko halls are spread all over the country.
Such machines first appeared in the 1920s, and began to gain popularity in the late 1940s
These machines were first introduced in the 1920s, and began to gain popularity in the late 1940s.
Pachinko is not like a regular slot machine. It is an intermediate form between a slot machine and a vertical pinball machine. The customer purchases balls and pours them into a special hopper. The design of Patinko consists of 3 rotating drums, which the player stops at his discretion. With the help of a special lever, the balls are launched into the upper part of the machine. It is necessary that they stop in certain places.
In case of success, the player receives additional balls or bonuses. They can then be exchanged for physical goods. Money as a winnings are not given because of the ban on gambling entertainment.
There are over 34,000 professional Pachinko players in Japan with an average monthly income of $3,000.
Andar Bahar
This game originates from South India. It has recently become famous not only in Asia, but is also gaining popularity in casinos in other parts of the world. Users can already access Andar Bahar machines and play in the live version with a live dealer.
An unlimited number of people can participate in the deal. A 52-card deck is used. Players do not receive cards, but only place bets on possible outcomes.
The dealer manages the process. In some variants of the game, the user is first offered to bet on small (2-7), large cards (9-tuze) eight and/or suit. Next, one card is dealt, which is designated as the joker. After that, players have the option to bet on one of the hands – Andar or Bahar.
Next, the alternating hand begins. As soon as any of the hands has a card similar to the joker, the game stops. Users who place the bet correctly are paid rewards.
In some varieties of Andar Bahar offer an additional bet that one of the hands will have the first card equal to the joker.
Dou Dizhu
A Chinese game played by 3 people. A deck of 54 cards is used in the game. Each player receives 14, and 3 more remain in the jar. The players then make an assessment of what they have in their hands. For example, the first player considers his cards weak and folds. The second player evaluated his hand as 2, and the third evaluated his hand as 3. As a result, the latter becomes the “landowner” and receives and shows the remaining cards. The other participants are designated as “peasants”.
The task in the game is to get rid of their cards as quickly as possible, and it is enough for the “peasants” to have one of them do it first. The suit is unimportant. The cards increase in precedence in the following sequence – 3-4-5-6-6-7-8-9-9-10-valet-dama-king-ace-2-black-joker-red-joker.
In Dou Dizhu, players can have 13 different combinations in their hand.
Niu Niu
The game is common in land-based casinos in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. There are also versions for online venues aimed at Asian users.
The game uses from one (in land-based gambling houses) to 6 (in online casinos) regular decks of 52 cards. Niu Niu is somewhat reminiscent of baccarat. The cards are rated as follows:
- Ace- 1 point.
- 2-10- at face value.
- Jack, queen and king – 0 points.
The game uses 2 hands, on the victory of which participants can bet. There are also draws and additional variants of outcomes.
In the live version of the game is possible to play the client of the casino against the dealer
In the live version it is possible to play a casino client against the dealer.
The highest card is the King and the lowest card is the Ace. More than 9 points can not be more than 9 points, because in case of exceeding 10 points are deducted.
The dealer deals 5 cards for 2 hands. At the same time, he tries to make it so that the optimal combination. The best variants by seniority are considered to be:
- Combinations of 2 and 3 cards, which in total are valued at 0 points. This situation is called Niu Niu.
- 0 points with 3 and 1 to 9 points with 2 cards. As the second part of the combination increases, the rating increases.
- The number of points in the part of a hand of 3 cards.
With equal combinations in some variants of the game can be taken into account suits. Spades come first, followed by hearts, diamonds and clubs.
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