Wrest Point Casino Live Dealer Tables

Live Dealer Tables and What Is Actually Running

Our live dealer floor in Sandy Bay follows a clear daily timetable, and it really helps to know it before coming in. The core games on the main floor - American Roulette, Blackjack and the Federal wheel - all start from 5 pm every day. From Sunday through Thursday these tables usually keep running until 1 am. On Fridays and Saturdays they stay open later, through to 3 am, which suits anyone planning a longer night on the tables.

Rapid Roulette works on a slightly different rhythm. It is available from 1 pm daily, so that is the first time you can sit down to something closer to table play before the full live dealer games open. The game uses individual electronic terminals that all connect back to one physical wheel, so it feels like a mix between pokies and a standard roulette layout. Our casino bar starts pouring from 12 noon, giving you a bit of time to grab a drink and settle in before the main session picks up.

Access to the gaming floor is restricted to guests aged 18 or older, as required by Australian regulations. We are not able to make any exceptions to that.

On an average night you will usually see around eight Blackjack tables open on the main floor. For guests looking for bigger limits and a quieter room, our VIP Gaming Room provides higher-stakes action in a separate area away from general foot traffic. Across both spaces, our dealers are trained to help new players. If it is your first time at a Blackjack table, just let the dealer know when you sit down. We would rather walk you through the rules than have you guessing.

Session Structure Across the Property

The casino resort is open around the clock, but that does not mean every product is running every hour. Different parts of the complex follow their own schedules, which sometimes surprises first-time visitors.

Here is how the main areas line up across the day:

1. Boardwalk gaming machines - Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 3 am, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 am
2. Main casino gaming machines - Sunday to Thursday from 12 noon to 1 am
3. Rapid Roulette - from 1 pm daily
4. Live dealer tables - Sunday to Thursday 5 pm to 1 am, Friday and Saturday 5 pm to 3 am
5. Sports betting and TASkeno - from 9 am daily
6. Casino bar - from 12 pm daily

One small but useful tip: if your visit depends on playing specific live tables, it is always safer to double-check the hours before travelling in. That applies not only to us but to any bricks-and-mortar casino. Opening and closing times can shift around public holidays, one-off events or internal operational changes. A quick call or email can save you a wasted trip. Our guest services team can be reached at [email protected] or on (03) 6111 4628.

Poker at Wrest Point

Our poker area is focused on live cash games rather than scheduled events. Texas Hold’em is the format you will find running. There are no regular tournaments on the calendar at the moment, so if your plan is built around tournament play it is worth getting in touch with us before you lock anything in.

The rake structure is fixed, clear and kept fairly simple. On any pot that reaches $20 or more, we take 10% in rake, with a maximum of $10 taken from that pot. If a pot stays below $20 there is no commission applied at all. That cap becomes important once pots grow larger, because it keeps the cost of playing more stable for regular cash game players.

Higher-stakes poker, as well as premium table games, are handled inside our VIP Gaming Room. It is set apart from the main floor so the feel of the room is a bit more contained. For frequent cash game players who prefer quieter surroundings and bigger limits, it is usually the better fit.

Electronic Gaming and the Boardwalk

Outside of the live dealer area, our casino runs more than 650 electronic gaming machines split over two key spaces: the main casino floor and the Boardwalk. Both areas feature video poker and standard pokies, so you will see similar machine-style play no matter which side you choose. On the Boardwalk we also host TASkeno terminals and sports betting, both of which open from 9 am each day.

The Boardwalk has its own character. It tends to feel lighter and more casual than the central tables area, and it suits players who prefer to spend their time on machines or lottery-style games instead of taking a seat at a live table. People drift in and out, and there is less focus on formal table manners.

Rapid Roulette fits in between these spaces. From a technical point of view it is electronic, but the shared physical wheel keeps it closer to live play than a standard pokie. Because Rapid Roulette is running from 1 pm, it becomes the earliest game with a live wheel in action each day. If you arrive in the afternoon and do not want to wait until 5 pm for traditional tables to open, it gives you a structured alternative without needing to sit at a full live dealer table straight away.

Getting to a Table for the First Time

For guests who have never visited our live dealer floor, the process from walking through the door to placing a first bet is straightforward.

Step 1: Arrive at the Wrest Point Hotel Casino complex in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania.
Step 2: Present valid photo identification at the casino entrance so we can confirm you are 18 or over.
Step 3: Make your way to the main casino gaming floor, which sits separately from the Boardwalk area.
Step 4: Take a quick look across the floor to see which tables are open. American Roulette, Blackjack and the Federal wheel are the core live dealer choices.
Step 5: Move up to a table that has an open seat, or wait nearby until the dealer signals that a place is free.
Step 6 Exchange cash for chips at the table, or visit the casino cashier to handle it before you sit down.
Step 7: If you are unsure about any rules or table procedures, say so to the dealer when you join. Our team is there to walk you through the basics and explain betting options before you start playing.
Step 8: When you finish your session, take any remaining chips back to the cashier and receive your payout in cash.

On the main casino floor, minimum table limits generally start from $10. Inside the VIP Gaming Room, table minimums are higher in line with the style of play there. We do not publish a strict dress code, but keep in mind this is a fully licensed casino resort, so standard neat presentation is expected. For most guests, smart casual clothing is more than enough.

Loyalty Program and Current Promotions

We run a loyalty program that is free to join and tracks your casino gaming activity across the entire property. It ties in with the rest of the resort, so the same account connects into our five restaurants, four bars, hotel accommodation and live entertainment. We do not publish every detail of the tier system and point conversions online, so the most direct way to get the exact structure is to ask one of our staff on site or contact guest services.

Promotional offers on the gaming floor come and go. At different times they may focus on table play, machine turnover or packages that take in hotel and dining. For up-to-date information, the official website at wrestpoint.com.au along with our Instagram account @wrestpoint are the two channels we keep current with what is running.

About the Venue

Wrest Point Hotel Casino first opened its doors on 10 February 1973 as Australia’s first legal casino. The complex is positioned right on the waterfront at Sandy Bay, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, and looks out over the River Derwent. Our hotel tower remains the tallest building in Tasmania, and the venue is owned and operated by Federal Group.

We operate as a fully licensed land-based gaming venue under the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission. The broader resort covers multiple hotels, five restaurants, four bars, a convention centre, spa facilities, a gym and the dedicated casino floor. In the casino bar and lounge, live music is scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights.

Everything connected to our live dealer offering is based on-site in Sandy Bay. Every table is staffed by a real dealer working on the Hobart floor. We do not run an online live dealer platform, and there are no separate remote streams - the live dealer experience is tied directly to being on the property, and that is how we intend to keep it.

Smoking is allowed only in clearly marked designated areas around the complex. While the overall resort operates 24 hours, each gaming product follows the specific session times listed earlier, so hours can differ from one part of the property to another.

If you need to reach us, these are the core contact details for the venue:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (03) 6111 4628
• Alternate phone: 03 6225 7000
• Official site: wrestpoint.com.au
• Instagram: @wrestpoint