A casino is a tavern whose owner offers a poker game, specifically Texas Hold 'em, which can be played by the level 1 and above patrons of the tavern. Unless a player purchases Extra Games via tokens, they are limited to 20 games a day. These games are played for in-game money and each tavern owner sets the minimum amount for bets (which can be 10 - 20 pounds). In addition each tavern owner sets the percentage of the bets (between 1% and 8.9%) which are kept by the owner.
Converting a Tavern into a Casino[]
Any tavern with the exception of the Town Hall taverns can be converted into a casino with the addition of two things: a card game and 50 pounds (to purchase a game table).
To purchase a card game, you can either ask the Mayor of your town if he/she has a set (each town received 5 sets), you can buy one from someone who has one, or you can purchase one from an NPC merchant which travels around. The price of a card game is around $50 from the town and can be more from other sources. When you have purchased the card game, put it in your tavern.
Next, you should purhcase a game table which will cost 50 pounds. Your tavern will be a casino after the game table is purchased.
Advantages of a Casino[]
- Casinos can provide a much more interactive environment for your patrons and should keep your tavern much busier.
- Casino owners can receive between 1% and 8.9% of the bets placed (the percentage is set by the casino owner).
- Increased patronage can increase the sales of food and beverages.
Disadvantages of a Casino[]
- Weekly taxes will increase from 20 pounds to 40.
- If patrons lose a lot of money, they may not be inclined to return.
- Patrons may be more focused on gaming than talk and the environment of the tavern may suffer.