Table games · Burnaby, B.C.
Table Games in Burnaby, One by One
This page sorts Burnaby's table games by name, not by building. It covers where each game is dealt, what to expect at the felt, and what to know before sitting down.
The room in question is Grand Villa Casino. The legal age for gambling in British Columbia is 19.
Grand Villa's 67 Live Tables
Grand Villa Casino Burnaby runs 67 live table games. They fall into five families: Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Pai Gow and Roulette. Variants sit on top of those. The list includes Squeeze Play Baccarat, Free Bet Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker and a Texas Hold'em variant.
The room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is no closing time to plan around, which keeps the arithmetic simple.
In New Westminster, Starlight Casino lists 54 live table games. Its families match Grand Villa's five exactly: Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Pai Gow and Roulette.
Sitting Down for the First Time
- A seat is free when the chair is empty and no chips sit in front of it. Chips left on the felt usually mean someone is coming back.
- The dealer runs the game, handles cards and chips, and answers questions between rounds. Mid-hand is a poor moment for a tutorial.
- Watching a few rounds first costs nothing. It shows the pace and the order of play before any money changes hands.
- Ask the dealer about the table minimum before buying in. This guide does not list minimums, so the dealer is the reliable answer.
- Leave when your limit is reached. Setting that limit before sitting down works better than deciding halfway through.
Poker Against the Dealer, Not Players
Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker and a Texas Hold'em variant are dealt against the house. Each hand is compared with the dealer's, not with the other people at the table. Neighbours share the felt, not the contest.
Poker where players face each other is a different format, with a dealer who runs the hand but does not play it. At Grand Villa that happens upstairs, in a twelve-table room open 24 hours, and it has its own page in this guide.
The Cypress Room
Grand Villa Burnaby has the Cypress Room, a private table room. Its rules, games and minimums are not listed in this guide, and questions about access are best put to the casino directly.
Questions
Are the tables at Grand Villa open all night?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A specific table or game is a separate question, so confirm it with the room before a late visit.
Is knowing the rules required before sitting down?
Full knowledge is not required. Dealers explain the game between rounds, and watching a few rounds first is a sensible start. Save longer questions for the gap between hands.
Is there a dress code at Grand Villa?
This guide does not list one. A short call to Grand Villa before the visit settles the question.