Simple Game, Handsome Odds

Baccarat is one of the easiest games to learn in the Casino. The objective is to predict which of the two hands—the Banker or the Player—will come closest to nine. Players may also choose to wager an optional Dragon Bonus side bet. The game is played with eight decks of cards and is dealt from a shoe.

Payouts

• Winning Player hand wagers are paid 1 to 1, or even money
• Winning Banker hand wagers are paid even money, minus a 5% commission
• Winning tie wagers are paid 8 to 1
• Winning Dragon Bonus wagers are paid up to 30 to 1!

Strategy

In terms of strategy, few games are easier to play. Decision making on the part of the gambler is minimal. In fact, only three decisions need to be made:

1. The amount to wager
2. On which hand—the Banker, Player or tie—to place the wager
3. Whether or not to place the Dragon Bonus side bet

From there, baccarat is hands-off; the playing of the cards is in the dealer’s hands.

Playing Baccarat

As mentioned, baccarat involves two hands: the Player and the Banker. The dealer begins play by drawing four cards from the shoe, face down. The first and third cards form the Player hand and are placed below PLAYER as marked on the table. The second and forth cards form the Banker hand and are placed below BANKER on the table.

The dealer then turns over the Player hand, followed by the Banker hand. Card values in baccarat are as follows:

• 2–9 retain their face values.
• 10, Jack, Queen, King all have values of zero (0).
• Aces have a value of one (1).

Point Count

The point count of a hand is a single-digit number between 0 and 9; 9 is the best possible hand. If the total of the cards is a two-digit number, the left digit then has no value and is dropped. The right digit is the point count of the hand. For example:

• A hand of Ace-2-4 has a point count of seven (7).
• A hand of 2-King has a point count of two (2): face cards have a value of zero (0).
• A hand of 9-5-9 has a point count of three (3): a total value of 23, but when the first digit (2) is dropped, the point count is three.

Third Card

After the first two cards have been dealt and the point counts have been determined for each hand, a third card decision needs to be made. If either the Player hand or the Banker hand has a point count of eight (8) or nine (9) in the first two cards, this is called a natural, and the hand is over.

Here are the rules for all Player hands: 

Depending on the outcome of the Player hand, the Banker hand follows this table for its third card decision:

Dragon Bonus

• Players may wager $1–$100 (not exceeding the original wager for the Baccarat hand) on either the Player or Banker hand.
• The Dragon Bonus can only be placed in conjunction with the original bet, not against.
• If the original bet is placed on both the Player and the Bank, only one Dragon Bonus can be made.
• If playing the tie only, the Dragon Bonus can be made on either the Player or Bank.
• Dragon Bonus pays when your hand is a natural winner or wins by a margin of at least four points.
• Baccarat and Dragon Bonus wager payouts are paid separately, one player spot at a time.

Winning Wagers are based on the point totals of Banker vs. Player:

Baccarat Helpful Hints

• The point count makes it impossible to bust.
• No more than three cards are used per hand.
• If you are betting on the Banker hand, you must pay off your commissions before you leave the table.

And that's how to play the game of baccarat. Seductively simple, and great fun!

Baccarat Dragon Bonus^® is a registered trademark and used under license from SHFL entertainment, Inc.

Bingo Lingo

Before the bingo balls start tumbling and the numbers are called, it’s best to brush up on your game. You’ll want to be fully prepared to yell BINGO if it turns out to be your lucky day.

Bingo Pattern
A predetermined pattern that is required to win a bingo game. The pattern for each game is announced by the Bingo Caller and is displayed on the bingo program and on various display boards throughout the Bingo Hall.

Bingo Program
A daily schedule of all of the games that will be played during a session. Bingo programs are available throughout the Bingo Hall.

Birthday Bingo
A bingo player may use the date of their birthday as an extra “free space”. It is only valid on the actual birthday and the player must register with the Bingo Caller before the session begins.

Buy-in
The minimum purchase required to participate in a bingo session. The buy-in can be purchased at the admission booth near the Bingo Hall entrance.

Crazy Bingo
A bingo game in which the first number called is a wild number.

Electronic Bingo
If you’re looking for the easiest way to play bingo, electronic is the best bet. It involves playing with an electronic bingo aid that allows you to play multiple cards at once—up to 180 cards per game!

Hotball
A special bingo game that is purchased at the admission booth. For just $1, you have a chance at a jackpot during every game.

Paper
Pre-printed paper that contains numbers in 25 squares arranged in five vertical columns and five horizontal rows. This is the least expensive way to buy-in to a bingo game.

Specials
These are bingo games that are not included with your buy-in. The special games may be purchased at the admission booth or from a Bingo Floor Clerk at your seat.

Warm-ups
Special games played prior to the start of the regular bingo session.

Bingo Patterns

Every bingo game has a specific pattern that is played. Here are a few of our more popular patterns.

Block Party	Cent Sign	Clover Leaf	Cover All	Crazy Kite	Crazy Pyramid
Dumbell	Fox	Heart	Layer Cake	Letter X	Large Frame
Outlined Diamond	Potawatomi P	Small Frame	Sputnik	Stamp & Four Corners	Waterfall

Frequently Asked Questions about Bingo

Are daubers included with my buy-in?
No. Daubers are sold at the Dauber Stop located in the Bingo Hall.

Is bingo expensive to play?
Not at all. In fact, you can buy-in for a bingo session for as little as $5.

Does it really pay to play bingo?
Absolutely! Potawatomi Bingo Casino has some of the largest daily payouts in the country. We have bingo sessions that have regular payouts of $2,000 and individual bingo games that have top prizes of $500,000 and even $1,000,000!

Where can I find information about bingo?
Any of the Bingo Supervisors will be happy to help you. Or, you can pick up a copy of Ante^®, our monthly publication of casino happenings. It includes a bingo calendar, session times and buy-in information. Or, you can view the bingo calendar here.

Does Bingo have any special rules?
Yes, we do. “Bingo House Rules” posters are located throughout the Bingo Hall for your convenience.

Does Bingo have any special events?
Yes. There is a Night Owl Bash every month, four pre-sold bash events each year, as well as numerous special bingo sessions where the regular game payouts can exceed $4,000!

Are there any discounts or specials available when playing bingo?
Yes. Check out Ante or visit the bingo calendar for discounts and specials.

Are there age restrictions for playing bingo?
Bingo is a fun and exciting game for people of all ages, but you must be at least 21 years old to play. 

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A unique combination of chance & skill

The popluarity of blackjack stems from its unique combination of chance and skill. The object of the game is to form a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. At Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, blackjack is played with multiple decks of cards and is dealt from a shoe.

Card Values

Face cards (Jack, Queen and King) are worth 10. Cards 2 through 10 retain their face values.

Aces are worth 1 or 11, depending on the hand. Any time an Ace can be used as either 1 or 11, it is called a soft hand. Any time an Ace must be used as 1 (or it would force your hand to exceed 21), it is called a hard hand.

Playing Blackjack

Players place a wager in their corresponding circle. The dealer then waves a hand over the table, closing all bets. Once the first card is placed on the table, all original bets must remain the same until the conclusion of the hand. Two cards are dealt face-up to each player, and two cards (one face-up, one face-down) are placed in front of the dealer. The card dealt face down is known as the dealer hole card.

What is a Blackjack

A hand of Ace and any 10-value card with the original two cards is called blackjack; it pays 3 to 2 (win $15 on a $10 bet).

The Hitting Round

Players can improve their hands by taking additional cards; this is known as hitting. If a player wants an additional card, they make a scratching motion behind or beside the betting area. A player may take cards until satisfied or until the hand exceeds 21—that is called a break. Once a player decides to stand (no more cards), a horizontal hand motion is made above their wager.

Important note: Dealers are not allowed to take verbal commands when addressing hands; a hand signal over the table must be given by each player.

End Game

Once all players complete their hands, the dealer reveals the hole card, placing both cards face up. The dealer draws until a total of hard 17 or better is achieved. The dealer is required to hit a soft 17 or less regardless of players’ hand values. If the dealer breaks, all remaining hands win and are paid even money. If the dealer hits to a total of hard 17 or better, hands closer to 21 than the dealer win. Hands totaling less than the dealer lose. If the dealer and player have the same total, the result is a push: no one wins, no one loses.

Important note: The player loses if the dealer has blackjack and the player has a total of 21, which is not blackjack.

Insurance

If the dealer’s up-card is an Ace, players are offered insurance. Insurance is an additional wager betting that the dealer does indeed have blackjack. A player may wager up to half of the original bet by placing cheques on the Insurance Line. At this time, any player dealt blackjack can immediately be paid dollar for dollar on their wager by saying “even money,” regardless of the dealer hole card.

The dealer then closes insurance with a hand signal and checks the hole card. If the dealer does indeed have blackjack, insurance pays 2 to 1, and the hand is over. If the dealer does not have blackjack, the insurance wager loses and the hand continues.

How to Split in Blackjack

If a player’s first two cards are of equal value, the player has the option of splitting them to create two separate hands. When splitting, an additional wager equal to the original bet must be made, and a hand signal (two fingers spread apart) must be given to the dealer. The player will play the first hand until satisfied, give a stand hand signal, and then complete the second hand. When splitting Aces, the player receives only one card for each hand.

Important note: When a split results in a hand consisting of a 10-value card and Ace, the value now counts as 21 since blackjack is only possible on the two original cards.

How to Double Down in Blackjack

A confident player may wish to double down by making an additional wager up to the amount of the original bet. Doubling down can be done on any two-card combination, except on blackjack and split Aces. A player taking this option receives only one more card for the hand. All other rules apply.

And those are the basics of blackjack. Strategy cards are available at Sweet Grass Gift Shop for just a few dollars. They’re easy to use, and they’re allowed at the tables. For information on how to play other table games offered at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, just ask a member of our staff.

If you like blackjack, you might want to try Double Deck Pitch. It plays much like regular blackjack except the dealer operates with two decks of cards in-hand and the cards are dealt face-down.

Blackjack Helpful Hints

• Players are not allowed to touch the cards.
• Suits are of no significance.

Blackjack Side Bets

Blazing Sevens^™ Progressive

This exciting new $1 side bet pays if you’re dealt sevens—specifically various combinations of seven using your first two cards and the dealer’s “up” card to make three of a kind. Blazing Sevens is available on six blackjack tables near the bottom of the escalator, across from RuYi.

21+3
Make a qualifying 21+3 hand from your two cards and the dealer’s up-card:

• Straight Flush: three cards of the same suit in consecutive rank. Ace, King and Queen is the highest-ranking straight flush, and Ace, Two, Three is the lowest-ranking straight flush (pays 9 to 1)
• Three of a Kind: three cards of the same rank (pays 9 to 1)
• Straight: three cards of consecutive rank, regardless of suit. Ace, King and Queen is the highest-ranking straight, and Ace, Two, Three is the lowest-ranking straight (pays 9 to 1)
• Flush: three cards of the same suit (pays 9 to 1)

An Ace may not be combined with any other sequence of cards for purposes of determining a winning hand (for example, King, Ace, Two). Once all 21+3 wagers and winnings have been removed form the layout, all Blackjack house rules will apply.

King’s Bounty: Place this bet when wagering your standard blackjack bet. The King’s Bounty pays when a player’s first two cards (as dealt in standard blackjack) add up to 20. The top payout is awarded when two kings of spades appear and the dealer has blackjack (pays 1,000 to 1).

King's Bounty Payouts

Bet the Set: This bet is also placed with the blackjack bet, and refers to a player’s first two cards on the deal. If you’ve placed this bet and are dealt a pair, you’ll walk away with 10 or 15 times your original wager (for a pair or suited pair), regardless of your blackjack hand.

Side bet wagers are made in $1-$100 increments of $1, not to exceed the original Blackjack wager and cannot be used to supplement the original wager in order to reach the table minimum.

Sixteen players, two dice, one shooter

There’s always excitement and action around the Craps table, which helps explain the game’s phenomenal and growing popularity. Craps is available at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. 

How to Play Craps

The puck is the most important piece of equipment on the table—you’ll see it immediately. When in the OFF position, it indicates the next round is ready to begin. The next shooter takes the dice and rolls.

If a 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12 is rolled, the round is over immediately. If a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 is rolled, that number becomes the point. The puck is then turned to ON and placed on the point. The shooter then continues to roll until a 7 is rolled. The round is then over, and a new shooter takes the dice.

We also offer 10X odds! This pass line true odds wager is one of the best bets you can make.

What are the betting options?

Field Bet
One of the most popular in the Casino, this is a one-time bet that the next roll will be a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12. The 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 pay even money, and the 2 and 12 pay 2 to 1.

Betting the Pass Line
Betting with the dice. This bet should only be made when the puck is OFF. When the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the first throw (come-out roll), it is considered a natural and you win. When the shooter rolls a 2, 3 or 12 on the come-out roll, it is craps and you lose. Any other number becomes the point. You win if the point repeats before a 7 is rolled, and your bet is removed if a 7 is rolled before you make your point. Place these bets in the area marked Pass Line on the layout.

Betting the Don't-Pass Line
Betting against the dice. This wager can only be made when the puck is OFF. You lose on a natural 7 or 11 and win on a 2 or 3. The number 12 is a push: nobody wins, nobody loses. Any other number becomes the point, and you win if 7 is rolled before the point is repeated. Your bet is removed if the point is made before a 7 is rolled. Place these bets in the area marked "Don't Pass Line."

Bonus Craps Side Wager™
Sometimes known as “All Tall–All Small.” This side bet cannot be used to achieve table minimum.

• All Small (2,3,4,5 and 6) Hit all five numbers prior to the roll of any Seven (7) and get paid 34 to 1.
• All Tall (8,9,10,11 and 12) Hit all five numbers prior to the roll of any Seven (7) and get paid 34 to 1.
• Make ’Em All (2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11 and 12) Hit all ten numbers prior to the roll of any Seven (7) and get paid 175 to 1.

Side bet wagers are made in $1–$25 increments of $1 and must be made prior to the original Come Out roll.

Come Bets
Again, this is betting with the dice, like Betting the Don’t-Pass Line, except that Come Bets are made after the puck is ON. You win on a natural 7 or 11, and your bet is removed on craps—2, 3 or 12. Any other number becomes the come-point and you win if your come-point is made before a 7 is rolled. Place these bets in the area marked "Come."

Don't Come Bets
This is the reverse of betting the Come. You lose on a 7 or 11, and win on a 2 or 3; 12 is a push. If a 7 is rolled before your don’t come-point is made, you win. If the don’t come-point is made before a 7 is rolled, you lose. Place these bets in the area marked "Don’t Come."

Betting the True Odds
Once the puck is ON, you may bet true odds—up to 10 times your original bet—in addition to your flat (original) bet. The odds win if your flat bet wins, and your bet is removed if your flat bet loses. Payouts are determined by the number combinations on the dice. You are betting on the number of ways on the dice to win versus the number of ways on the dice to lose; the house will pay out the difference:

• 4 and 10 pay 2 to 1
• 5 and 9 pay 3 to 2
• 6 and 8 pay 6 to 5

Place Bets
You may take a Place Bet any time on any or all of the following numbers: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. If the number on which you have made a Place Bet rolls before a 7, you win and are paid as follows:

• 4 and 10 pay 9 to 5
• 5 and 9 pay 7 to 5
• 6 and 8 pay 7 to 6

Other Bets
Take note of the other possible bets on the table layout: proposition, horn, world and hard way. Payouts are included on the layout itself; Casino staff can provide you with further information.

What Craps etiquette should I know?

• Roll so both dice hit the opposite back wall.

• The shooter may handle the dice with only one hand.
• The dice should stay in plain sight of casino staff.

Played with standard 52-card deck and a Joker

Emperor’s Challenge Exposed is a commission-free, house-banked Pai Gow poker-based game using a standard 52-card deck and a Joker.  The Joker is used as an Ace or anything to complete a flush or straight. The object of the game is for the players to beat the dealer in both their two-card low hand and their five-card high hand. Emperor’s Challenge Exposed also contains optional bonus wagers that are not dependent on the base game’s outcome.

The game begins by each player placing a main wager and may place any optional Emperor’s Treasure and/or Pai Gow Insurance. After all wagers are placed, each player and the dealer are dealt seven cards face down.  A random number generator determines which player receives the first seven cards. 

The dealer sets their five –card hand and two-card hand according to the House Way.

If it is determined that the dealer has an Ace-high pai gow, all main wagers will be a pushed.

Each player must then set their two-card low hand and a five-card high hand and place each in their designated spot on the layout.  The ranking of the five-card hand must be higher than the two-card hand.  If not, the hand is a foul it will lose.

Each player’s hands are compared to the dealer’s respective hands and the main wager is reconciled as follows:  If both the player’s hands beat the dealer respective hands, the player’s main wager is paid 1 to 1.  If one of the player’s hands beats the dealer’s respective hand and the other hand loses or ties the dealer’s respective hand, the player’s main wager is a push.  If both the player’s hands lose or tie the dealer’s respective hands, the player’s main wager loses.

The dealer reconciles all optional bonus wagers.

Pai Gow Insurance Players win if their* seven-card hand achieves a winning event as displayed on the corresponding pay table.
*Optionally, the player may choose, in advance, to wager that the dealer’s hand is a pai gow. If the player chooses this option, the dealer places a designated lammer directly adjacent to the player’s Pai Gow Insurance wager.

Emperor’s Treasure (with Envy Bonus) Players win if their seven-card hand achieves a winning event as displayed on the corresponding pay table in.  If the player’s Emperor’s Treasure wager equals or exceeds $5, a designated lammer is placed directly adjacent to the player’s Emperor’s Treasure wager, indicating the player qualifies for an Envy Bonus. A player wins an Envy Bonus if another player at the table achieves a winning event as displayed on the corresponding Envy Bonus pay table. Players cannot win an Envy Bonus on their own hand.

Rank of Hand in Emperor’s Treasure
Five Aces
Royal Flush
Straight Flush
Four of a Kind
Full House
Flush
Straight*
Three of a Kind
Two Pair 
One Pair
High Card
*A-2-3-4-5 is the second highest straight
 

Emperor’s Challenge Face Up Pai Gow Poker

Thirty-eight numbers—One little ball

Roulette is an easy game to understand, and it's even easier to play. The object is simple: predict which number, color or group of numbers the ball will fall into.

The roulette wheel color scheme is red, black and green. In American roulette, there are 18 red spaces, 18 black spaces and two green spaces. In single zero—and European—roulette, there is just one green space.

Roulette is available at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Below is a guide on how to play and bet Roulette.

Roulette Chips

Roulette chips have no value in any other area of the Casino. They do not specifically have a value; it is based on the player buy-in. Also, every player on a table plays with a different color chip. This helps the dealer keep track of wagers.

How to bet, terms and player etiquette for Roulette:

The dealer will clearly announce that bets are open. Players are then free to place their chips anywhere on the table. It is the player's responsibility to correctly place wagers, even when placed by the dealer as a courtesy.

Outside Wagers
Outside wagers can be placed with either casino cheques or roulette chips.

B - Column: 2 to 1

C - Dozen: 2 to 1

D - Red/Black: 1 to 1

E - Odd/Even: 1 to 1

F - High (19/36)/Low (1-18): 1 to 1

Inside Wagers
Inside wagers can be placed with either casino cheques or roulette chips. Only one player per color is allowed to play casino checks on the inside at any given time.

A - Straight Up: 35 to 1

G - Split: 17 to 1

H - Street or Basket: 11 to 1

I - Corner: 8 to 1

J - Top Line: 6 to 1

K - Double Street: 5 to 1

The Spin

The dealer spins the ball clockwise while the wheel moves counter clockwise. As the ball begins to slow down, the dealer waves an arm over the table, indicating no more bets. At this point, players are not allowed to add or remove anything from the table. Once the ball comes to a stop, the dealer marks the number with the dolly (point marker) and announces the number rolled, color and odd or even.

Once the dolly is placed on a number, players cannot add or remove any cheques or chips from the table until all bets have been paid. The dealer will remove the dolly once payouts are complete and announce that bets are now open. A new game begins and players are allowed to remove their winnings and place wagers for the upcoming spin.

Leaving the Table

When leaving, indicate to your dealer that you are doing so. The dealer will convert your roulette chips into casino cheques.

Watching Roulette

• Please allow playing guests to sit or stand nearest to the table.

• Please do not lean against the protective glass surrounding the wheel.

Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em™ is similar to the regular poker game, however, players compete against the dealer, not the other players.

Playing Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em

Players play against the dealer by making an Ante and Blind wager of equal value. Players can also make the optional Trips wager, which pays on any hand of trips or better regardless of who wins the hand.

Five community cards are placed face-down on the layout.

The players and dealer receive two cards each and then make a Play wager of three or four times their Ante wager or check.

The dealer then reveals the "Flop." Players who have not made their Play wager may now do so at two times their Ante or check.

The dealer reveals the "Turn" and the "River." Players who have not yet made a Play wager must now make a Play wager equal to their Ante wager or fold.

The dealer will reveal his hand, and qualifies with a pair or better. If the dealer does not qualify, all Ante wagers are returned to players and all remaining wagers stay in action.

The dealer will then compare his hand to each player’s hand. The best poker hand wins. 

The Blind pays if your winning hand is at least a Straight (see layout for odds). If you beat the dealer with less than a Straight, it pushes.

Rank of Hand in Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em (Highest to Lowest)

• Royal Flush
• Straight Flush
• Four of a Kind
• Full House
• Flush
• Straight
• Three of a Kind

Multi-Link Progressive Wager

Look for this exciting side bet on the Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em.

How it works: Simply place the optional $1 progressive side bet before the deal for the chance to win a portion of—or possibly the entire—jackpot. Using your two original two cards and the FLOP, first three community cards turned over, make the best five card poker hand to qualify.

The progressive wager pays when a player holds a three-of-a-kind or higher. And if you’re lucky enough to hold a royal flush, you’ll win 100% of the pot! Even the other players at a major jackpot-winning table will walk away with something substantial (if they’ve placed the progressive wager); a Royal Flush or Straight Flush awards an Envy bonus of $1,000 or $300, respectively.

This new wager is your chance to play for more money—and to win more often! Ask a table games floor supervisor or dealer for additional information or qualifications.

New 21+3 Progressive Wager

Bet the $1, $5 or both to qualify for the progressive pay table. Using your first two cards along with the dealer up card, make the best three card poker hand you can. 

Payouts

Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em is a trademark and used under license from SHFL entertainment, Inc.