Poker, Hold’Em-style flow, and baccarat mechanics—each tuned for throughput and a common pot.
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Each game is specifically designed for California card rooms: non-banked play, pooled wagers, and a time-based revenue model. Click a title or View proposal (PDF) to open the brief for that game. You can try live demos of each title below—click a screenshot to open that game in your browser.
Player vs. banker pooled poker: two six-card hands, one upcard each, sequential betting with an optional raise round—then reveal and split the pot. Built for blackjack-paced turnover with baccarat-simple sides.
Streamlined hold’em with fixed bet sizes, no raises or side pots, and an early hole-card reveal so the table shares one mathematical “sweat.” Ante, flop decision, then runout—higher hands per hour than traditional NLHE.
Standard baccarat draw rules with player-versus-player staking: two rounds of equal unit bets on Player or Banker, check or raise, then reveal. Ties push; pot splits in whole units with carry for the room’s pooled format.
This model produces revenue from time spent at the table, not house edge, while preserving fast-paced gameplay in a non-banked structure.
Short betting rounds and frequent small wins help players stay active longer, which supports more table time and steadier room revenue.
Visible information and fixed bet sizes support quick decisions—similar to blackjack and baccarat cadence.
Players weigh card strength against how crowded each side is—especially in pooled Player/Banker formats.
Common questions from card room operators and stakeholders.
No. Surfbreak titles use pooled, player-versus-player wagering. The facility typically earns through time collections or seat fees—not by taking the other side of the bet.
Rounds are shorter, with fewer streets and no tank-heavy spots. Hold’Em in particular targets higher hands per hour than conventional no-limit games.
Yes. Complete rules, procedures, and supporting analysis can be provided for regulatory or management review—start with the contact form.
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