French Banking – Dice. Known as Banca Francesa (French Banking – Dice), this is a Portuguese game played with three dice. De vertaling van Banca Francesa is letterlijk ‘Franse Bank'. In alle Portugese casino's werd dit spel gespeeld en was populair vooral bij de oudere mannelijke spelers. In eerste instantie deed dit tafelspel mij denken aan casino spel Baccarat – Punto Banco. De tafel is behoorlijk identiek aan de Punto Banco tafel en de spelers kunnen zitten. Banca Francesa Introduction. Banca Francesa is a simple dice game, involving three dice and three bets. I hear it is popular in Portugal. Online, it can be found at Internet casinos using Gaming1 software. Three ordinary six-sided dice are used. Players have three bets to choose from, as shown below.

A popular dice-based game of chance, Banca Francesa — literally translated as “French Bank” in Portuguese—has taken over casino tables in Portugal with the opportunity to win it big.

The game is played on a large semicircle table, similar to Baccarat or Punto Banco, while players choose to sit or stand around it. Unlike Baccarat, however, the players never touch the dice. At the bottom end of the table are three key people: el fiscal (the tax man), el pagado (the payer) and the dealer, who is colloquially referred to as “el cavalinho” (the horse).

The tax man and payer remain on either side of the dealer, and are responsible for collecting and dispersing all betting chips and money on the table. The dealer’s job is to roll three dice that will either make or break your hopes for winning. All three dice are first shaken in a leather cup and then rolled down a corresponding tube, also leather, onto the table where a fabric bumper stops them.

The rules of betting are simple; so simple in fact that there are only three bets you can make:

• Grande (Big) – all three dice have to collectively total 14, 15 or 16.
• Pequeno (Small) – all three dice have to collectively total 5, 6 or 7.
• Ases (Aces) – all three dice must show 1, for a collective total of 3.

The dealer will continue to roll the dice until one of the above results is achieved. It can often take several attempts to show one of these numbers, and all players are free to change their respective bets in between rolls.

The payout rate for big and small bets is 1 to 1, while the payout rate for aces is a whopping 61 to 1! Before you go throwing down your hard-earned cash on the table, think about your odds. While both big and small bets only pay even money, you have a 49.2 percent chance of landing one of these results. But, if you want that big aces payout, you better hope Lady Luck is on your side as you only have a 1.6 percent chance of the dealer rolling those dice in your favor.

While currently unavailable in online casino betting, Banca Francesa has made its début in the European gambling scene. In addition to its native Portugal, the game has recently found popularity all over Macau and even Spain.

more Information on http://www.casinoseurope.com/banca-francesa-a-popular-portuguese-dice-game/

Portugal, Western Europe land casinos listed by area: (In the Portugese casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)

Reviewed casinos in Portugal: 2 reviews. Star ratings *** Good, **** Very Good, ***** Best.

In Estoril: Casino Estoril*****

In Lisbon: Casino Lisboa****

Espinho - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Espinho.

Casino de Espinho,
Rua 19, nº 85, 4501-858 Espinho, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 22 733 55 00, Fax: +351 22 731 31 93, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Oporto, 20 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 22:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play:
.... Main gaming floor; Live table games: 1 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 1 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Third floor, mixed games: 1000 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (a variety of about 170 distinct games); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Fifth floor, mixed games: 32 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, Electronic Roulette; Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 1 Black Jack, 1 Baccarat (Punto Banco), 1 Casino Stud Poker
.... Progressive jackpot games available: Magic & Mistress, Sphinx, Draw Poker Link, Bonus Poker Link, Hot Shot, Golden Monkeys, Quick Hit, Grupos Zorro, Cash Fever, Golden Goals, Elvira (Grupo Extinto), Harley Davidson, Jackpot Party
.... Other games: Bingo room capacity for 280 places, daily from 14:00 to 03:00
Facilities: Restaurant, Several bars/snack bar/pub, Lounge, Entertainment, Cinema
Remarks: Casino Espinho is part of Solverde group. Situated 17 kilometres from the city of Oporto, the Espinho Casino benefits from its location by the sea and has been completely refurbished.
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Estoril - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Estoril.

Casino Estoril,
Praca Jose Toedoro dos Santos, 2765-237 Estoril, Lisboa, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 21 466 7700, Fax: +351 21 466 7965, Website: www.casino-estoril.pt
Nearest Airport: Lisbon/Lisboa, 40 km (30 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free in main gaming area, 4€ to enter the private gaming room
ID/Passport: Not a requirement in the main gaming area, required to enter the private gaming room
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 15:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 1200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives; Electronic games: Touch-bet Roulette (20 terminals), Greyhound Racing (10 terminals), Casino stud Poker (5 terminals), Wheel of Fortune (10 terminals); Live table games: Roulette (Roletas, min. bet 5€), Blackjack (regular and progressive/rollover, min. bet 10€), Casino Stud Poker (min. bet 1€), Macau's Punto & Banco (Bacará, min. bet 20€), Banca Francesa (French Bank, Portuguese dice game, min. bet 10€), Texas Hold'em Poker (3 tables, in the private gaming room)
Facilities: 4 Restaurants, Several bars, Buffet, Private rooms, Entertainment, Auditorium/Theater hall (capacity 400 people), Art galleries, TVs (all of the latest information at the Casino Estoril is displayed on multimedia screens offering suggestions for the best ways to spend your time), Taxi rank
Remarks: Casino Estoril is regarded as a 'place to visit' by the Potuguese Tourism and is considered to be the largest in Europe. Casino Estoril is a magnificent and ultramodern multipurpose center of activity of entertainment and leisure with the quality that is its exclusive mark of good taste and excellency of service.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Estoril:
This is a a very large and impressive casino, on two floors. It could well be the largest casino in Europe, as they claim. The ground floor is the main gaming area and has most of the slots/video machines (1200 in total), electronic games and table games including American roulette. In roulette the 'En Prison' or the 'La Partage' rule is not applied; when the outcome is zero you lose your 'Even-money' bet. It is free to enter the ground floor and no ID is required. On the first floor there is a large private gaming room with restricted access. Here to enter you pay a fee of 4€ and an ID/Passport is required. There are 4 restaurants and several bars. Good food and good service. Live music and live shows. Lively atmosphere, friendly personnel and management.
Rating:One of the best!
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Figueira da Foz - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Figueira da Foz.

Casino Figueira,
Rua Dr. Calado, 1, 3080-153 Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 233 408 400, Fax: +351 233 408 404, Website: www.casinofigueira.pt
Nearest Airport: Porto, Lisboa
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart (Casual dress is not permitted)
Opening Times: Daily 19:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (including Bingo, Keno, Videopoker, Roulette) with progressives; Live table games: American Roulette, French Roulette, Blackjack, Banca Francesa (Portuguese dice game)
Facilities: Restaurant, 3 Bars, Entertainment
Remarks: Figueira da Foz is situated in the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, about 180 km from Lisbon, 120 km from Port and 40 km from Coimbra. The slots room of Casino Figueira is one of the most modern in Europe.
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Lisbon - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Lisbon.

Casino Lisboa (Lisbon Casino),
Alameda dos Oceanos Lote 1.03.01, Parque da Nacoes, Lisbon, Lisboa 1990-204, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 21 892 9000, Fax: +351 21 892 9059, Website: www.casino-lisboa.pt
Nearest Airport: Lisbon/Lisboa, 20 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 15:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 1000 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with several types of progressives, Touch-bet Roulette and 4 other types of Electronic Roulette, 10-terminal Wheel of Fortune; Live table games: 6 American Roulette (+2 tables in the non-smoking section), 4 Blackjack (+1 table in the non-smoking section), 2 Casino Stud Poker (+1 table in the non-smoking section), 2 Mini Punto Banco (Baccarat/Bacara), 3 Banca Francesa (French Bank, Portuguese dice game), 1 Sic Bo, Wheel of Fortune
Facilities: 3 Restaurants, Several bars, Live entertainment (free), Auditorium (capacity 600 people), Currency exchange, LCD TVs (everywhere), Wi-Fi, Taxi rank
Remarks: Casino Lisboa was inaugurated on 19 April, 2006. The Arena Lounge stage hosts Portuguese and International bands. Arena Lounge parties from 1am to 3 am with new entertainment programme every night.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Lisboa:
This is a relatively new and very attractive casino on three floors. The top floor has three restaurants and the events hall. The ground floor is exclusively jackpot slots/video machines and is a smoking gaming area. The first floor has most of the table games, including 6 American Roulette tables, in a smoking area and a few tables, including 2 American Roulette tables, in a non-smoking section together with a good number of jackpot slots/video machines. All 8 American Roulette tables are 5€ minimum bet, and the 'En Prison' or the 'La Partage' rule is not applied; when the outcome is zero you lose your 'Even-money' bet. Lively atmosphere, friendly personnel and management. Good food and good service. There are several bars and many TVs. Free entry, free live music and free live shows.
Rating:Very good casino!
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Madeira - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Madeira.

Casino da Madeira,
Quinta da Vigia, 9004-513 Funchal, Madeira Island - Autonomous Region, Portugal. Phone: +351 291 209 180, Fax: +351 291 235 894, Website: www.casinodamadeira.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: 4 Euro
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart (Casual dress is not permitted)
Opening Times: Daily 20:00 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 210 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (bets: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and 1 euro); Live table games: 7 French Roulette, 4 Black Jack
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment, Live music, Hotel
Remarks: Casino da Madeira is the only casino on the island and is situated within the extensive tropical gardens of the Pestana Casino Park Resort Hotel.
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Monte Gordo - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Monte Gordo.

Casino de Monte Gordo,
Vila Real St. Antonio, 8901-908 Montegordo, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 281 530 800, Fax: +351 281 530 849, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Algarve, 15 km; Faro International Airport, 65 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 217 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Sphinx, Lotus 5 Ways, Playboy); Live table games: Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), American Roulette, Black Jack, Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Lounge, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Monte Gordo is part of Solverde group. Situated 6 km from the border with Spain, 300 km from Lisbon and 65 km from the Faro International Airport, the renovated Monte Gordo Casino is one of the liveliest attraction centres in the Algarve.
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Portimao - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Portimao.

Hotel Algarve Casino,
Praia da Rocha, 8500-802 Portimao, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 282 402 000, Fax: +351 282 402 099, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport, 65 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 336 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Triple Wild, Double Bucks, Lotus 5 Ways, Sphinx); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 4 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 2 Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment, Hotel, Parking
Remarks: Hotel Algarve Casino is part of Solverde group and is situated in the extreme south of Portugal. In the heart of Praia da Rocha, the Algarve Casino Hotel combines comfort, entertainment and leisure.
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Povoa de Varzim - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Povoa de Varzim.

Casino da Povoa,
Edificio do Casino da Povoa de Varzim, 4490-403 Povoa de Varzim, Portugal. Phone: +351 252 690 870, +351 252 690 888, Website: www.casinos-estorilpovoa.com
Nearest Airport: Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport, 18 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 20:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 650 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 4 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa/French Bank, min. bet 5€), 8 American Roulette (min. bet 2€), 2 Black Jack (with rollover, min. bet 2€), 1 Punto & Banco (Baccarat, min. bet 10€), 1 Macau's Punto & Banco (min. bet 20€)
Facilities: Snack bar, Piano bar, Entertainment
Remarks: The town of Povoa de Varzim is ideal for spending a holiday by the seaside.
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Quarteira - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Quarteira.

Casino de Vilamoura,
Vilamoura, 8126-908 Quarteira, Portugal. Casino Phone: +351 289 310 000, Fax: +351 289 310 099, Website: www.solverde.pt
Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport, 25 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not a requirement
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 03:00 (Slots from 15:00)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 500 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Cash Fever, Triple Wild, Double Bucks, Lotus 5 Ways, Playboy, Jokers Wild, Jazzy Jackpot); Live table games: 2 Portuguese Dice game (Banca Francesa), 8 American Roulette, 2 Black Jack, 1 Casino Stud Poker (there are additional table games along with slots/video games in the 'mixed games' room)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Entertainment, Discotheque
Remarks: Casino Vilamoura is part of Solverde group and is situated 290 km from Lisbon and 25 km from the Faro International Airport. First opened in February 1991, in February 1996, Solverde took on the development of Gaming in the Algarve, and endeavoured to provide excellent meals and impeccable service in the Restaurants and Concert Rooms of the Vilamoura Casino.
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