Table Games Guide: Beyond Slots — A Beginner's Guide to Playing Live Baccarat and Roulette on 918Kiss

By 918Kiss Team · Updated: June 2025 · 7 min read

Live roulette table with chips ready for betting

Slots get most of the attention, but 918Kiss also offers a thriving selection of live dealer table games. Baccarat and roulette are the two most popular, and both are far easier to learn than their casino-floor reputation suggests. With a live croupier streaming in real time, they bring the atmosphere of a real table straight to your phone.

In this beginner's guide we explain how each game works, the main bet types and odds, and a few bankroll habits that help you enjoy live tables without overspending. It is the perfect companion to the slot guides on the 918Kiss blog.

Why Try Table Games?

Table games offer something slots cannot: a slower, more strategic pace and a chance to make decisions that genuinely influence your odds. Baccarat rewards knowing which bets have the best house edge, while roulette lets you choose between simple even-money bets and longer-odds wagers. If you want a change of rhythm, live tables are a great option.

Live Baccarat: The Basics

Baccarat is a comparison game between two hands — the Player and the Banker — with the goal of getting closest to a total of nine. You do not need to memorise a strategy, because the drawing rules are automatic. You simply bet on Player, Banker or Tie before the deal, then watch the outcome.

How to Play a Baccarat Hand

Cards are dealt to both hands, and any total of ten or more drops the tens digit, so a ten and a seven counts as seven. The Banker bet usually carries the lowest house edge, which is why experienced players favour it, though a small commission applies on winning Banker bets. Ties pay generously but are rare, so many beginners avoid them.

Spinning roulette wheel with a ball dropping into a number

Live Roulette: The Basics

Roulette is a wheel game. A ball is spun and lands on a numbered pocket, and you win if the number, colour or group you bet on matches. European wheels have a single zero and slightly better odds than their American cousins, which add a double zero. Where available, always favour the single-zero table.

Understanding Roulette Bet Types

Outside bets like red or black, odd or even, and high or low are easy to understand and pay roughly even money. Inside bets on individual numbers pay much more but land far less often. Beginners usually do best sticking with outside bets while they learn the flow of the game, then experimenting with inside bets once they are comfortable.

Bankroll and Etiquette Tips for Live Tables

Live tables run to their own rhythm, so set a budget and a time limit before you sit down. Place your bets within the allotted time, and keep bets simple while learning. Treat the croupier with respect — the chat and courtesy are part of the charm. These habits mirror the discipline in our slot strategies guide, and the same welcome bonus support can fund your early hands.

Roulette table with chips and betting layout

Baccarat vs Roulette: Which to Start With?

If you want the simplest route to low house edge, start with baccarat and bet the Banker. If you enjoy variety and the visual thrill of the wheel, roulette is the more entertaining choice. Both are worth learning because they diversify your gaming beyond slots and slow the pace, giving your bankroll a chance to breathe.

Final Thoughts

Live baccarat and roulette are a brilliant way to broaden your 918Kiss experience. Start small, learn the bets, and enjoy the social feel of a real table from your phone. As always, play within your means and use the responsible-gaming tools available to you. Find more guides on the 918Kiss blog.