# TableGames.blog

> Independent, AI-assisted (human-reviewed) guide to casino table games for players in the Philippines (21+). Covers baccarat, blackjack, roulette, sic bo and casino poker rules, house edge, live dealer play, PAGCOR legality and responsible gaming. Author: Jash Jacinto (jashjacinto@tablegames.blog). Last updated 2026-11-02.

Key facts: Baccarat Banker house edge ~1.06%; Player ~1.24%; Tie (8:1) ~14.36%. Blackjack with basic strategy ~0.5%. European roulette 2.70%, American 5.26%. Sic Bo Big/Small 2.78%. Three Card Poker Ante ~3.37%. Legal gambling age in the Philippines: 21. Regulator: PAGCOR.

## Guides
- [The Best Table Games for Filipino Players in 2026](https://tablegames.blog/blog/best-table-games-philippines.html): Baccarat, blackjack, roulette, sic bo and casino poker compared for Filipino players: rules, house edge, pace and which table suits your style in 2026.
- [How to Play Baccarat: A Simple Guide for Filipino Players](https://tablegames.blog/blog/how-to-play-baccarat.html): Learn baccarat in 10 minutes: card values, Player vs Banker, third-card rules, commission, scorecards and the bets with the best odds, explained for Filipino players.
- [Blackjack Basic Strategy: Play Every Hand the Smart Way](https://tablegames.blog/blog/blackjack-basic-strategy.html): Learn blackjack rules and basic strategy: when to hit, stand, double and split, why 3:2 beats 6:5, and how strategy cuts the house edge to about 0.5%.
- [Roulette Guide: European vs American Wheels, Bets and Odds](https://tablegames.blog/blog/roulette-guide-european-vs-american.html): Every roulette bet explained with payouts and odds. Learn why the European single-zero wheel (2.70%) beats the American double-zero wheel (5.26%).
- [Sic Bo Guide: How to Play the Classic Three-Dice Game](https://tablegames.blog/blog/sic-bo-guide.html): Learn sic bo, the classic three-dice game: Big/Small, totals, doubles and triples, with payouts, house edges and tips for Filipino players.
- [Live Dealer Table Games: How Real-Time Casino Streams Work](https://tablegames.blog/blog/live-dealer-table-games.html): How live dealer baccarat, blackjack and roulette work: studios, real dealers, streaming tech, betting timers, etiquette and safety checks for players in the Philippines.
- [Is Playing Table Games Legal in the Philippines? A 2026 Guide to PAGCOR](https://tablegames.blog/blog/pagcor-legal-online-table-games.html): A plain-language guide to PAGCOR, the 21+ age rule, who may not play, what the POGO ban changed, and how Filipino players can check if a casino site is licensed.
- [Bankroll Management for Table Games: A Simple Plan That Works](https://tablegames.blog/blog/bankroll-management-table-games.html): A simple bankroll plan for baccarat, blackjack and roulette: session budgets, bet sizing in pesos, stop-loss and win goals, and how to avoid chasing losses.
- [Casino Poker Table Games: Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud and Hold'em](https://tablegames.blog/blog/casino-poker-table-games.html): Learn the casino poker games you play against the dealer: Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, with rules, simple strategy and house edges.
- [House Edge Explained: Why Small Percentages Matter at the Table](https://tablegames.blog/blog/house-edge-explained.html): What house edge means, how it is calculated, and a full comparison of baccarat, blackjack, roulette, sic bo and casino poker odds, with peso examples.

## Main pages
- [Table Games Guide](https://tablegames.blog/table-games.html): All table games compared by odds, skill and pace.
- [Glossary](https://tablegames.blog/glossary.html): A–Z of casino table game terms.
- [FAQ](https://tablegames.blog/faq.html): Common questions about table games in the Philippines.
- [Responsible Gaming](https://tablegames.blog/responsible-gaming.html): Limits, warning signs and help (NCMH hotline 1553).

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