Electronic table games: tables on a screen
Electronic table games, or ETGs, let you play roulette, craps, blackjack or baccarat on a touchscreen. Some use a real wheel or dealer, others a random number generator. Minimums are often lower than live tables.
Reviewed Oct 15, 2026
Answer first
90s- 01Bets are placed on a screen, with credits instead of chips.
- 02Results come from a live wheel or dealer, or from a certified RNG.
- 03ETGs usually have lower minimums and no tipping pressure.
Key numbers
ETGs in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- Check whether results are live or RNG.
- Rules can differ from live tables; read the help screen.
- Insert your players card to earn points.
- Faster play means more bets per hour.
Progress
How a stadium game works
- 1
Live game
Wheel, dice or dealer in the center
- 2
Video feed
Shown on every screen
- 3
Your terminal
Place bets by touch
- 4
Result
Read by sensors
- 5
Credits
Paid to your screen
Many players can bet on the same result.
Common ETG types
| Type | How results are made | Example games |
|---|---|---|
| Live hybrid | Real wheel, dice or dealer | Roulette, baccarat |
| Automated | Machine wheel or shaker | Roulette, sic bo |
| RNG video | Random number generator | Blackjack, craps |
| Bubble craps | Dice in a dome | Craps |
Names vary by maker.
Stadium gaming
Stadium setups surround one live game with many terminals. A single roulette wheel or baccarat dealer can serve dozens of players at once, each betting their own amount on a screen.
This lets casinos offer low minimums and keep games running all day.
ETG vs live table
| Feature | ETG | Live table |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum bet | Often $1 to $5 | Often $10 to $25 |
| Speed | Steady, fast | Varies |
| Tipping | Rare | Common |
| Social feel | Less | More |
Rough comparison.
Rules and edges
The house edge depends on the rules. An ETG roulette wheel with a single zero has the same edge as a live single-zero wheel. A video blackjack game paying 6 to 5 or using odd rules may cost more than a good live table.
Always open the help screen to read the pays and rules.
Sequence
Getting started at an ETG
Step 01
Insert your players card
For points.
Step 02
Insert cash or a ticket
Credits appear.
Step 03
Pick a chip value
On screen.
Step 04
Place bets by touch
Before the timer ends.
Step 05
Cash out a ticket
Take it to a kiosk.
Speed and cost
ETGs often run more rounds per hour than live games, and no time is lost to chip handling. More rounds means more total action, so your expected loss per hour can rise even at small bets.
Set a time limit, just as you would on slots.
Floor rules
ETG terms
Know before you sit
- ETG
- Electronic table game.
- Stadium gaming
- Many terminals on one live game.
- RNG
- Random number generator.
- TITO
- Ticket in, ticket out.
Who ETGs suit
ETGs suit new players who want to learn without pressure, players on smaller budgets and anyone who prefers a calm seat. Live tables still offer more social play.
Many players use ETGs to practice before moving to a live table.
Example: an hour of roulette at $5 a spin
| Setting | Spins per hour | Expected loss at 5.26% |
|---|---|---|
| Live table | About 40 | About $11 |
| ETG | About 60 | About $16 |
Double-zero wheel; estimates.
Testing and approval
In regulated states, electronic table games must be approved by the gaming regulator before they reach the floor. RNG games are tested by independent labs to make sure results are random and match the posted rules. Live hybrid games read results from sensors in the wheel or shoe, and those systems are tested too.
If a screen freezes or a result looks wrong, call an attendant. Every terminal keeps a record of recent rounds that staff can review.
Common mistakes
- Assuming rules match live
- Read the help screen.
- Ignoring speed
- More rounds, more cost.
- Forgetting your card
- Points add up.
- Leaving a ticket behind
- Cash it out.
Keep reading
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01Basics
What is an electronic table game?
A table game like roulette or craps played on a touchscreen terminal. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Are results real?
Some use a live wheel or dealer; others use a certified RNG. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Do I need chips?
No. You play with credits from cash or tickets. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
02Costs
Are minimums lower?
Usually, often $1 to $5 a bet. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Is the house edge different?
Only if the rules or pays differ; check the help screen. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Should I tip?
Tipping is not expected on ETGs. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
03Comps
Do ETGs earn points?
Yes, with your players card inserted. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Are they rated like slots?
Often they earn points like slots, but some casinos rate them as table play; ask the players club.
Can I cash out anytime?
Yes, you get a ticket for your credits. House rules vary, so ask staff if you are unsure.
Sources
- Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 15, 2026Approved games and gaming revenue reports
- American Gaming Association — Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026US casino industry data
- UNLV Center for Gaming Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Research library on casino games and gambling
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER