Gamblers can now go to the Rio Las Vegas and play what the property claims to be the first-ever celebrity-branded table game. Penn Jillette and Teller, magicians who have performed at the casino since 2001, are the faces of the new game, named ‘Penn & Teller Casino Monte.’
The duo performed some magic tricks as the game launched for the first time on Monday afternoon:
Executives from Adventura Gaming attended the media event. In terms of the gameplay, it’s pretty straightforward and thankfully doesn’t resemble the infamous three-card monte that’s popular on the Strip among street hustlers trying to part tourists with their money.
You choose to bet on either Penn, Teller, or ‘&’, with each option having a corresponding card. The dealer then shakes a die in a cup and rolls it, with the result indicating which of the three positions will get an additional card.
the winner being whoever has the highest total card value
Players can raise the stakes during the gameplay, with the winner being whoever has the highest total card value. The bet is paid out at 1:1, and the payout remains at 1:1 if two hands are the same, rising to 3:1 if all three positions have an identical hand value.
An additional ‘Full Monte’ side bet allows players to bet on certain card combinations for the initial three cards, such as a pair, flush, or three-of-a-kind.