Bally’s Gaming Academy

 

Roulette

Red or black? Straight up or spread your bets? Odds or evens? The roulette wheel is spinning, and the choice is yours in this classic casino table game.

How to Play

  • Buy your roulette chips – You’ll receive your own unique colour chips, which must be exchanged for cash chips before you leave the table.
  • Place your bets – Pick your favourite number, a combination, or even bet on red or black.
  • The wheel spins – The live roulette dealer calls “No more bets!” and the action begins.
  • The results are in – Winning bets stay on the roulette table, and the Dealer pays out the lucky winners.
Need help? Our professional casino dealers are on hand to assist
House Edge

Even Chance bet 1.35%
If zero is the winning number even chance bets retain half the stake.
Bets on the layout 2.70%
Double Zero Roulette* - for every bet 5.26%
*If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Blackjack

One of the world’s most popular casino card games – and for good reason. It’s simple to play, thrilling to master, and packed with casino strategy. The goal? Get closer to 21 than the dealer without going bust. Fancy your odds?

How to Play

  • Place your bet, and you’ll be dealt two playing cards. The dealer takes one.
  • Choose to ‘Hit’ (take another card) or ‘Stand’ (stick with what you’ve got).
  • The dealer must draw to 16 and stand on 17 or higher.
  • Beat the dealer’s hand without going over 21, and you win. Blackjack (an Ace and a 10-value card) pays extra.

Blackjack Side Bets & Features

  • Splitting: If your first two cards match, split them into two hands with an extra bet.
  • Perfect Pair: Bet on whether your first two cards form a matching pair: higher-value matches mean bigger payouts.
  • 21+3: Adds a poker-style twist. Your two cards plus the dealer’s first card can form a flush, straight, or three-of-a-kind hand for a bonus win.
  • Blackjack Progressive: Take a shot at jackpot prizes with the progressive side bet. The right cards at the right time could mean a huge payout.

Buy-In

Wait for the round to finish, then place your cash on the table. The dealer will swap it for chips and just like that, you’re in the blackjack game.

Classic, exciting, and built for fun moments. Ready to play?

House Edge Details

23.27%

Usual Odds Paid

Hand with £1 Stake Pays Odds
Three Aces Suited Jackpot 1 in 66,667
Three of a Kind Suited £200 1 in 5,222
Straight Flush £50 1 in 484
3-Of-A-Kind £25 1 in 198
Straight £7 1 in 32
House Edge 23.32%
Hand with £1 Stake Pays Odds
Three Aces, Kings or Queens Suited Jackpot 1 in 20,889
Three of a Kind Suited £125 1 in 6,267
Straight Flush £25 1 in 484
3-Of-A-Kind Off Suit £20 1 in 198
Straight £6 1 in 32
Flush £2 1 in 17
House Edge 23.27%
House Edge
6 decks 4 decks
Standard game (best technique) 0.55% 0.51%
Tables where dealer hits soft 17 0.75% 0.71%
Perfect pairs 5.79% 10.63%
21+3 3.23% 4.24%
House Money 1.57% 1.88%
Top 3 11.07% 15.04%
Super Pairs 13.31% 17.52%
Bally's Aces 23.27%

Slots

Fast, entertaining, and easy to play – slot machines bring the excitement with every spin. Whether you're playing for a progressive jackpot or just spinning the reels for fun, there’s a slot game for everyone at Bally’s Newcastle.

Take a browse and you’ll find casino classics, such as Fishin’ Frenzy, Rainbow Riches, Cleopatra and more, sitting alongside new slot titles sure to excite.

How to Play Slots

  • Pick a machine, take a seat, and use the touchscreen to choose your game.
  • Tap the ‘i’ or information symbol for details on the slot’s paylines, features, and bonuses.
  • Insert £5, £10, £20, or £50 notes into the acceptor, or grab a ticket from the Cash Desk.
  • Hit the transfer button to load credits and start spinning!
  • When you're ready to cash out, press ‘cash’ or ‘payout’ to collect your winnings.

Collecting Your Slot Winnings

  • Landed a win? A receipt or ticket will print out for your credit balance.
  • Cash out up to £500 at a redemption terminal or use your ticket on another machine.
  • For winnings over £200, visit the Cash Desk.

Electronics

Take a seat, tap the screen, and enjoy the thrill of live casino games your way. Our cutting-edge electronic gaming terminals let you play Roulette, Baccarat, and more, all from the comfort of your own terminal.

Electronic Roulette at Bally’s Newcastle

Step up to Live or Automated Roulette and watch the action unfold on your screen, with live camera streaming. Simply place your bets with a tap, watch the wheel spin, and let the winnings roll in.

Progressive Jackpots? Some of our electronic Roulette terminals even offer jackpot prizes that can drop at random points during play.

Play Electronic Blackjack

Prefer Baccarat? Place your wager on Player, Banker, or Tie, and let the live-dealt cards decide the winner.

One hand is dealt to the player and another to the dealer. Additional blackjack cards may be dealt by the dealer, according to the table of play.

Wide Area Network (WAN) Gaming Terminals

Experience a slice of action from other Bally’s casinos, with WAN gaming. Available on some of our Electronic Gaming terminals, you can play live casino table games streamed from other Bally’s locations. Just look for the sticker in the corner of the machine.

Your Questions, Answered

How much does it cost to play at Electronic Gaming terminals?

Minimum stakes start at just 10p for Roulette and £2 for card games.

How can I withdraw my winnings?

Your winnings are yours to take whenever you like. Cash out at a terminal or the Cash Desk, or keep playing.

Are Electronic Gaming terminals like slot machines?

No. They may accept real bank notes, but these terminals are simply links to an automated or live casino game.

How do I play at Electronic Gaming terminals?

New to the game? We’ve got you. Ask our professional team of hosts for assistance. They’ll even provide demonstrations.

House Edge

Our Electronic Gaming terminals are linked to a live or automated game and the following House Edge figures apply.

Roulette

Single Zero Roulette (Quick Roulette 1, Stratford AR10, Milton Keynes AR2, Northampton AR1 & AR2 only)
Even chance bets - 1.35%
All other bets - 2.70%
If zero is the winning number outside bets retain half the stake.

Single Zero Roulette (All other games)
Even Chance bets - 2.70%
All other bets - 2.70%
If zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Double Zero Roulette
Even Chance bets - 5.26%
All other bets - 5.26%
If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Jackpot Roulette

Single Zero Roulette
Even chance bets - 2.70%
All other bets - 2.70%
*If zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Double Zero Roulette
Even Chance bet - 5.26%
All other bets - 5.26%
*If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Baccarat

If Banco wins - 1.06%
If Punto wins - 1.24%
If Egalité - 14.4%

Spread-Bet Baccarat

Mix up the classic game of Baccarat with Spread-Bet Baccarat. Offering six spread-bet options, this casino game is packed with fun.

The aim of the Spread-Bet Baccarat side bet is to correctly guess the total of the first two cards on the winning hand. There are three spread-bet options for the player’s hand, and three for the Banker’s hand, each covering a different total and paying different odds.

Each spread-bet option is colour coded for easy identification.

Any winning bets will be paid at the following odds.

Spread-Bet Range Colour
Bally's Newcastle on all three Spread Bet Ranges.
1 – 3 Green
5 – 6 Yellow
8 – 9 Red

Any winning bets will be paid at the following odds.

Spread-bet Range Pays House Edge (Players Hand)
Bally's Newcastle on all three Spread Bet Ranges.
1 – 3 30-1 18.19%
5 – 6 8-1 21.59%
8 – 9 3-1 6.46%
Spread-bet Range Pays House Edge (Bankers Hand)
Bally's Newcastle on all three Spread Bet Ranges.
1 – 3 30-1 12.0%
5 – 6 8-1 12.5%
8 – 9 3-1 10.6%

Tombola Roulette

To play, place your bets on the touch screen casino table using your choice of chip values available. Once you have finished placing your Tombola Roulette bets, simply press the ‘spin the drum’ button to kickstart the fun.

The drum will extract the winning ball to decide the outcome of your bets.

Single Zero Roulette
Even chance bets - 2.70%
All other bets - 2.70%
*If zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Double Zero Roulette
Even Chance bet - 5.26%
All other bets - 5.26%
*If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Luck 8's Progressive Side Bet

How to play

  1. Stake £1 on the Lucky 8's button
  2. Press Spin button
  3. If the result is an 8, you start the free Jackpot Spins. Press spin.
  4. Get a 2nd 8 - you win £500. Press spin.
  5. Get a 3rd 8 - the win is increased to £10,000. Press spin.
  6. Get a 4th 8 - the win is increased to the Progressive Jackpot.

NB If any of the Jackpot Spins do not have 8 as the result, the Jackpot Spins end.

This is a national progressive jackpot played in licensed casinos all over the UK
House Edge 22%

Spread-Bet Roulette

The aim of the Spread-Bet Roulette side bet is to correctly guess the total of two numbers. One number being the winning number on the roulette table and the other being a random number from a computer-generated wheel.

There are seven Spread-Bet wager options, each covering a different set of total numbers and each paying different odds.

Each spread-bet option is colour coded for easy identification.

Spread-Bet Range Colour
0 – 1 Green
2 - 4 Yellow
5 - 28 Purple
29 - 47 Red
48 - 67 Orange
68 - 70 Pink
71 – 72 Blue

There are two wheels in this game of roulette: Inside and Outside.

The inside wheel is computer generated and shows the exact same numbers as the table’s roulette wheel. All the numbers are in the same order, but they are gold.

The outside wheel is a representation of the table’s roulette wheel, with 18 black numbers, 18 red numbers and a single green 0.

The two roulette wheels will spin in opposite directions.

When the roulette ball starts to slow down, the display will show “No more Spread-Bets". The wheels will then stop to align with each other, so that each numbered pocket on the outside wheel corresponds to a roulette number on the inside wheel.

The centre of the wheel will cycle through each of the colours until a winning number is decided.

Winning numbers and the total will be displayed on-screen.

The roulette dealer will clear all the losing bets, leaving behind any winning bets which will then be paid at the following odds.

Spread-bet Range Odds House Edge
0 - 1 400-1 12.1%
2 - 4 100-1 11.5%
5 - 28 2-1 8%
29 - 47 1-1 11%
48 - 67 3-1 9.4%
68 - 70 100-1 11.5%
71 - 72 400-1 12.1%

In the event of a malfunction of the table display during a spin only the Spread-Bets will become void.

Double Zero Roulette

Step up to the wheel with Double Zero Roulette - also known as American Roulette - where an extra ‘00’ pocket turns up the excitement.

How to Play

  • Buy your chips at the table – each Double 00 Roulette player gets their own colour, just for that game.
  • Place your bets – choose to bet on single numbers, combinations, odds, evens, or go bold on 00!
  • The Dealer spins the ball - place your bets until they call ‘No more bets.’
  • The ball drops, the number’s called, and the winners are paid.

Ready to take a spin?

House Edge

In Roulette the House Edge is achieved by the casino paying slightly less than the true odds.

For every bet* - 5.26%
*If zero or double zero is the winning number all outside bets lose.

Three Card Poker

Take on the poker dealer in Three Card Poker: the poker game that lets you play against the house or bet on your hand being a winner - or both!

How to Play:

  • Place your bets – place an Ante bet to take on the dealer, or Pair Plus to bet on your own poker hand.
  • Get your three cards - if you think your hand can beat the dealer’s, then place a Play bet to stay in the game.
  • Think the Dealer’s got you beat? Fold and wait for the next hand.
  • Dealer needs at least Queen high to qualify - if not, you win
  • If your hand beats the Dealer’s, you get paid even money on your Ante and Play bets.
One deck. Three cards. Plenty of possibilities.

Ranking of hands

The ranking of hands in Three Card Poker is different from traditional Poker. In Three Card Poker a Straight beats a Flush and a Three of a Kind beats a Straight.

Hand Rankings

Buy-In

Wait for the current round of play to end and ask the croupier to buy-in for your desired amount (Different tables have different minimum bets). Money can’t be handed directly to the croupier, so place it on the table and the croupier will exchange for chips.

House Edge

Ante and Play - 2.0%
Pair Plus wager - 2.7%
Prime wagers - 3.6%

Super Wheel

Bright lights, big thrills - Super Wheel is as simple as it is exciting! Just pick a colour, place your bet, and let the wheel do the rest.

How to Play

  • Pick your colour - place your wager on the table in front of the wheel.
  • Watch the spin - once the Dealer calls "No more bets," it's game time.
  • Land a winner - if the wheel stops on your colour, you get paid out at the odds displayed

Are you ready to take a spin?

House Edge

1 Segment (white and black) - 19.3%
2 Segment (burgundy) symbols - 19.23%
4 Segment (red) - 15.38%
8,12 and 24 Segment (blue, teal green and orange) - 7.69%

Poker

Welcome to an American classic. The aim of poker is for one player, using their best five card poker hand, to beat the other players and win the poker prize pot. This is done by either having the highest-ranking hand or by all the other players folding.

How to Play Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments -

Two-hole cards are dealt to each player, followed by a round of betting.

Three community cards are dealt face up (the flop) followed by another round of betting. Another card (the turn) is dealt, then the final community card (the river), each with a round of betting between.

To win Texas Hold’em Poker, you need to have the best five card hand formed from any combination of hole cards and community cards.

How to Play Omaha Poker -

Each player receives between four- and six-hole cards in this type of poker game.

The community cards are dealt as in Texas Hold’em, and the betting round follows the same process.

To win Omaha poker, you need the best five card hand formed by two of the hole cards and three of the community cards. Other variations may be available, with rules posted in the poker room.

Hand Rankings Starting Hand Guide

Dueling for Dollars

Dueling for Dollars is played with 6-decks, using standard 52-card decks.

  1. The players must make a Player or Dealer wager and will receive one card; side bets (Tie Bonus, Combo Bet) are optional.
  2. After the players have made a Player or Dealer wager, the dealer starting with the player to their immediate left shall deal one face up card to each player and the dealer shall get one face up card.
  3. The dealer, going from the player on his right to the player on his left, will compare the player’s card to the dealer's card. If the player's card is higher the player wins even money if the player had selected the Player wager, otherwise the wager shall lose if the player had selected the Dealer wager to win. If the dealer's card is higher, the Player wager loses and the Dealer wager wins.
  4. In the event of a tie the player shall have two choices: (1) Surrender and forfeit half the Player-side wager or Dealer wager (whichever one was made), or (2) “Go to war.” If the player surrendered, the player signals this by sliding an index finger behind his bet; the dealer then takes one-half of the player’s wager, and discards the player’s card.
  5. If the player ‘Goes to War’ they must place an additional bet equal to their original bet. An additional card will be given to all Customers going to war and then an additional card will be given to the Croupier.
    • If the player wagered on ‘Player’ and the second card dealt to the player equals or is higher than the ‘Dealers’ second card, the player will win even money on their additional bet only. If the player had wagered on the ‘Dealer’, all bets will lose.
    • If the player wagered on the ‘Dealer’ and the players second card equals or beats the Dealers second card then the Dealers wager and additional wager will lose. If the player had wagered on the ‘Player’, the player will win even money on their additional bet only.
    • If the player ‘Surrenders’ they will lose half the value of their original bet.

Bonus bets / Side bets

The game also contains two optional side bets: Tie Bonus and the Combo Bet. The Tie Bonus bets are taken or paid after the main bet had been taken or paid.

Tie Bonus

A player wins their Tie Bonus wager if their card plus the dealer’s card forms a pair on the first round of play to cause a “tie event.” The bet is paid the amounts shown in the pay tables below. Additionally, the specific pay table in use will be listed on the layout.

Number of Decks: Triggering Event 6-Deck
Suited Pair - Tie 20
Unsuited Pair - Tie 10
Combo Bonus

A player wins their Combo Bonus wager if the player’s card plus the dealer’s card forms a 2-card poker hand, such as a Flush (two suited cards) a Straight (two connecting cards), a Straight Flush (two suited connecting cards), or a Pair. The Combo Bonus is taken or paid after the main bet and the Tie Bonus have been taken and paid. Additionally, the specific pay table in use will be listed on the layout. The Combo Bonus pays according to the following pay tables:

Number of Decks: Triggering Event 6-Deck
Straight Flush 5
Straight 2
Flush 1
House Edge

The house edge for Dueling for Dollars is

Main game - 2.88%
Tie bet - 2.57%
Combo Bet - 0.32%