What are the best casino games for beginners?

If I were your casino teacher, I would start with the simplest games – slots. They’re dead easy: you push a button, and hope that three or four identical images appear in a line. It doesn’t even involve brainpower. Video poker is also pretty simple. It’s essentially slots with slightly better rewards when you get a few cards to match.

Craps is a fun social table game. It can’t be beat for being simple to learn - just make a "pass line" wager, and you’re in business. The same goes for roulette. And blackjack is also great – it is very easy to play, though you can get into some more advanced strategies when you feel like taking things up a notch.

The good news is that all of these are essentially games of chance rather than strategy, so they are ideal for newcomers to try their hand at. Just make sure you stake low amounts when playing, and don’t take things too seriously!

Beginners: slots are great. You push a button and hope for three of a kind. If that doesn’t do it for you, try a simple game like blackjack (when you're low in points, just hit; when you're high, stand). Or video poker. The rules are easy and, if you get lucky, the payout is generous. Craps? It doesn’t sound like much fun, and the lingo can be off-putting. But betting on “the pass line” is pretty easy. Play a simple game, collect your winnings, and move on. Don’t overcomplicate. Have fun and, above all, don’t try to win back your losses.

First, slot machines. What could be easier? You just spin the handle (or push a button), and hope the pictures line up. Bingo! Roulette is almost as straightforward, just choosing black or red, even or odd, or a specific number. Easy when you know how, tough to beat. Blackjack works, as long as you remember to always “hit” on any total less than 16, and to “stand” (or stop) at 17 or more. And don’t try craps! The game is pretty simple, but the odds on some of the bets make it the most dangerous game in the casino. Play the simple games – slots, roulette, and the basics of blackjack – and you’ll soon be feeling comfortable with the action.