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Gaming Tournaments

Written by James Potter

Basically any table game can be structured into a tournament environment. Blackjack tournaments were the first kid on the block and then poker came along and introduced the notion of a gaming based “tournament” product to the masses.

Tournaments are a structured environment where you start with a large group of players and finally end up with one winning player. It is very similar to a tennis tournament where you progress through the tournament in a war of attrition.

What people love about tournaments is that they can win a large amount of cash from a small outlay. It also gets the competitive juices flowing as you are competing against your fellow players. If you are lucky enough to win a tournament there are also usually flashing lights and accolades that most players enjoy as it is not something you get with regular gaming.

Casinos love tournaments as it introduces players to games and allows them to get plenty of enjoyment out of a small outlay. It is also a great tool for casino publicity.

Baccarat is the new kid in town regarding tournaments but don’t be surprised if you see roulette, sic bo and even Fantan tournaments being offered to players in Macau in the future.