Video Review of FlipIt

This is my video of Tammy Thompson about her game FlipIt, which field trialed at the Rio in Las Vegas in mid 2018. You can read a full analysis of the Rio rules in my page on FlipIt In the video presented by Tammy, certain bets are rewarded with higher payouts, providing players with improved chances.

Greetings, everyone! This is Michael Shackleford broadcasting live from the 2018 innovative table game showcase at the Paris Casino in Las Vegas. Joining me is Tami Thompson, who is known as one of the most energetic dealers in all of Las Vegas, and she is here to explain her game called Flip it.

Hi Tami.

[00:00:38] Tami Thompson: Hello! I’m really excited to be here with you, Mike.

[00:00:42] Michael: It's a pleasure to have you. Could you share more details about the game Flip it?

[00:00:46] Tami: Flip is played with an eight-deck shoe that includes 24 jokers. The dealer reveals four cards face up, and players can place their bets on the next card to be flipped, predicting its color (red or black), value (high or low), or type (odd or even), all of which offer even money payouts. If a player's bet is correct on the exact card that is flipped, such as a Jack, they receive a payout of 12:1. The revealed four cards serve as a basis for creating a five-card poker hand, which can offer payouts of up to 50:1 for a royal flush. However, it's essential to note that if a joker is flipped, everyone loses their bets.

[00:01:24] Michael : Would you mind if we demonstrated a few hands for the viewers?

[00:01:27] Tami: I would love for you to join in on a few hands.

[00:01:29] Michael: Before we do that …

...I remember this game being trialed at the Rio . It's already featured on my website. Have there been any updates made since it was showcased at the Rio?

[00:01:38] Tami: Absolutely. This experience provided significant learning opportunities, and I initially set up a layout. We have an image of it displayed here. Originally, the game featured six betting spots, and many players commented that the design was overly complex. We then adjusted it to have five betting spots, which received a much more positive response. Furthermore, I noticed that the original setup was a bit too restrictive, so we made some modifications. We submitted our changes for approval; initially, we only paid out on the Ace with red and black bets, while other side bets were considered losses. House Edge Now, we've adjusted the side bets. We still payout on red and black, but this change has significantly reduced the house's advantage, lowering it from 5.4% to 4.5%. This makes the game far more competitive among the options available on the casino floor.

[00:02:44] Michael: That's great to hear. Thank you, Tami. Shall we try playing a few hands?

[00:02:47] Tami: Yes, come right over. Now, Mike, notice that we have four cards face up. You will place your bets based on what you predict the next card to flip will be, whether it's red or black, high or low, odd or even—all of these provide even-money payouts. These bets are referred to as call-it bets. This side represents even outcomes, while the opposite side is for odd outcomes. If you predict the exact card that is flipped, the payout is 12:1.

We won't place a bonus bet ...

...because according to the rules, the bonus bet only activates if a pair or better shows on the board. Here we go. Let’s flip the card. It's a red king. The other call-it bets are resolved. You had black, which loses. You scored on high. There’s your payout for that.

...you managed to place a bet on odd, and it is high and red, so you have that as well. With a bet on the king, you’ve won there. Here are the payouts for the even bets, and this is what you earned for your call-it bet. The dealer removes one card and places the others for the next flip. Now, we have these four cards: red-black, high-low, odd-even.

On this side …

Now that we reveal the four cards, keep in mind that the flip card serves as a five-card poker hand, rewarding up to 50:1 for a royal flush. Let’s see the flip: it’s a black six. You made another call-it bet, Mike, and you're getting quite good at this. It’s even, so odd bets lose. It’s low, and since it’s a black card, we remove it from play. You have a payout of 12:1 for this win. You've earned your even payout, while the high bet loses since it’s a low card, and we acknowledge it is black, so you get this payout. The dealer again removes one card and rotates the others into play. Flip-it operates as a continuous one-card game.

[00:05:38] Michael: Tami, I appreciate you demonstrating that for me. I also see that you have a sign showing what appears to be an electronic version of this game.

[00:05:44] Tami: Yes, this is quite special! We have the electronic version of Flip-it, which features a single deck containing three jokers and offers players multiple terminals. We believe this innovation will create a dynamic flow on the casino floor by drawing slot players towards table games while also encouraging table game players to visit the slots.

[00:06:16] Michael: A vortex! I love that concept. Thank you so much, Tami.

We can really create a vortex.

[00:06:21] Tami: My pleasure, Mike. Thank you!

[00:06:24] Michael: By the way, have you ever visited the Oregon Vortex?

[00:06:29] Michael: Just to clarify, it’s all about optical illusions.

[00:06:26] Tami: Not yet, but I do want to go.

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[00:06:32] Tami: Okay.

[00:06:33] Michael: Thanks. Bye. Everyone.

Written by: Michael Shackleford