Card Game Script - Interactive Gambling and Casino Games for FiveM

The Card Game Script brings authentic casino card games to your FiveM server with fully interactive gameplay, betting systems, and anti-cheat protections. Players can gather at casinos, private poker rooms, or underground gambling dens to play popular card games like Texas Hold'em Poker, Blackjack, and other casino classics. This script transforms static casino MLOs into living gambling establishments where fortunes change hands, bluffs get called, and high-stakes games create memorable roleplay moments. Whether you're running a legitimate casino business or an illegal backroom operation, this system delivers the competitive gambling experience players demand.

What's Included in This Gambling System

You're getting a complete multi-game card gambling platform with professional dealer mechanics, betting interfaces, and win/loss tracking. The script supports multiple simultaneous game tables, allowing casinos to host poker tournaments, blackjack sessions, and other card games concurrently. Each game includes authentic rules enforcement, automatic win detection, and payout calculations that eliminate manual dealer intervention.

The betting system integrates with your server's economy framework, supporting cash or bank transactions with configurable minimum/maximum bet limits. Players interact through intuitive UI elements showing their cards, chip stacks, betting options, and game state. The script includes spectator modes so observers can watch high-stakes games without interfering, perfect for creating casino atmosphere and building tension around big pots.

Key Features That Create Authentic Gambling

• Multiple Card Games - Texas Hold'em Poker, Blackjack, and other casino card games with authentic rules and gameplay
• Multi-Table Support - Run multiple game tables simultaneously with independent betting pools and game states
• Economy Integration - Seamless connection to ESX, QBCore, or custom economy systems for cash/bank betting
• Anti-Cheat Protection - Server-side validation prevents card counting exploits, bet manipulation, and other cheating methods
• Spectator Mode - Observers can watch games in progress without interfering, building casino atmosphere
• Betting Controls - Configurable minimum/maximum bets, buy-in requirements, and payout ratios per table
• Professional UI - Clean card displays, chip animations, betting interfaces, and game state indicators
• Win/Loss Tracking - Optional statistics tracking for player gambling history and leaderboards

Supported Card Games

• Texas Hold'em Poker - 2-10 player tables with blinds, betting rounds, community cards, showdown mechanics
• Blackjack - Classic 21 gameplay with dealer AI, hit/stand/double/split options, insurance bets
• Three Card Poker - Fast-paced poker variant with pair plus side bets and dealer qualifying rules
• Caribbean Stud Poker - Five-card poker against dealer with progressive jackpot options
• Baccarat - Player vs Banker high-stakes betting with authentic drawing rules

Perfect For These Server Applications

• Casino businesses offering legal gambling entertainment and revenue generation
• Underground gambling operations in criminal faction territories
• Private poker nights and exclusive high-roller games
• Poker tournament events with entry fees and prize pools
• Social gathering locations where players bet for fun or serious stakes
• Money laundering fronts where criminal proceeds get cleaned through gambling
• VIP club activities and exclusive member entertainment

Technical Specifications

• File Size: ~6 MB (includes all game logic, UI assets, and card graphics)
• Performance Impact: 0.01-0.02ms resmon per active table (scales efficiently with multiple tables)
• Server-Side Validation: All card dealing, win detection, and payouts processed server-side to prevent client manipulation
• Maximum Players: Configurable per game type (2-10 for poker, 1-7 for blackjack)
• Betting Limits: Fully customizable minimum/maximum bets per table and game type
• Database Usage: Optional persistent tables for statistics, leaderboards, and tournament history

Installation Guide

1. Extract the card-game-script resource to your server's resources directory
2. Add ensure card-game-script to your server.cfg file
3. Configure economy integration in config.lua (ESX, QBCore, or custom framework)
4. Set up game table locations using coordinate configuration or in-game admin tools
5. Configure betting limits, buy-in requirements, and payout ratios per game type
6. Set up job restrictions if limiting dealer roles to casino employees (optional)
7. Configure anti-cheat sensitivity and validation settings
8. Restart server and test all game types with various betting scenarios

Framework Integration

• ✅ ESX - Full integration with ESX economy, supports cash and bank transactions, works with esx_jobs for casino employment
• ✅ QBCore - Compatible with qb-core banking, cash systems, and qb-management for casino business operations
• ✅ QBOX - Complete economy integration with job and business management support
• ✅ Standalone - Can function with custom economy scripts using configuration hooks

Anti-Cheat and Security Features

All critical game logic runs server-side to prevent client-side manipulation. Card shuffling uses cryptographically secure randomization seeded server-side, making card prediction impossible. Betting validation ensures players can't wager more than their available balance, and win detection algorithms are tamper-proof. The script logs all game actions for audit trails in case of disputes.

Rate limiting prevents rapid bet spam that could exploit timing vulnerabilities. Player disconnection handling ensures that abandoned hands don't lock up tables - the system automatically folds disconnected players and redistributes their bets according to configured rules. Spectator mode enforces read-only status, preventing observers from revealing card information or interfering with gameplay.

What Makes This Gambling System Stand Out

Unlike basic gambling scripts that feel like slot machine simulators, this card game system delivers authentic casino table gaming with proper rules enforcement and competitive gameplay. The poker implementation includes actual Texas Hold'em strategy - players can bluff, read opponents' betting patterns, and make tactical decisions that affect outcomes. Blackjack follows real casino rules with dealer AI that plays by standard house rules (hit on 16, stand on 17).

The multi-table architecture means casinos can operate like real gambling establishments. Floor managers can configure different stakes levels - penny tables for casual players, high-limit tables for whales, and tournament tables with escalating blinds. The spectator system creates social dynamics where crowds gather around big pots, cheering or groaning as hands get revealed. This atmospheric depth separates legitimate casino roleplay from simple number-changing scripts.

Economy Configuration and Balance

Server owners have complete control over house edge and payout structures. Blackjack tables can be configured with different deck counts and dealer rules that adjust the statistical advantage. Poker tables use configurable rake percentages (house takes a cut of each pot) or time-based seat charges. These economic levers allow casino businesses to be profitable while keeping games fair enough that players want to keep playing.

Betting limits create natural market segmentation. Set low-limit tables ($5-$50 bets) for casual players and new characters building their bankrolls, medium-limit tables ($50-$500) for established players, and high-roller tables ($500-$5,000+) for serious gamblers. This tiered structure accommodates all economy levels on your server while preventing new players from losing their starting money in one catastrophic hand.

Roleplay Enhancement Tips

Casino operations create extensive employment opportunities. Dealers manage tables, verify bets, and handle payouts (can be NPC automated or actual player jobs). Pit bosses monitor multiple tables, resolve disputes, and watch for cheating. Security personnel protect the casino from robberies and remove problem players. Cocktail servers provide drinks and social interaction, creating tips-based income roleplay.

Poker tournaments offer event-driven gameplay with scheduled start times, entry fees, and prize pools. Advertise tournaments server-wide, create VIP seating for high-profile players, and enable spectator mode so the entire server can watch final table action. Tournament victories become server lore - Remember when X bluffed Y out of $100K with a pair of deuces? These moments create community engagement beyond the gambling itself.

Underground gambling operations add criminal elements. Illegal poker rooms in gang territories avoid taxes and regulations but risk police raids. Players might pay protection money to criminal organizations for safe gambling access. Cheating accusations can escalate into violence, debts can create servitude dynamics, and big winners become robbery targets. This darker side of gambling creates conflict-driven storylines.

Business Integration

The script integrates with business/society systems for casino operations. Revenue from house rake and table fees flows into casino business accounts. Owners can hire employees, set operating hours, and manage table configurations through boss menus. Profit sharing with investors, employee payroll, and operational costs (security, dealer salaries) create realistic business management gameplay.

Casinos can implement comp systems (loyalty rewards) where regular players earn free drinks, room discounts, or reduced rake. VIP membership tiers unlock exclusive tables or higher betting limits. These customer retention mechanics mirror real casino operations while creating social status hierarchies within the gambling community.

Performance and Scalability

The script efficiently handles multiple simultaneous tables with minimal performance impact. Each active table adds only 0.01-0.02ms to resmon, meaning servers can run 10+ concurrent tables while staying well under 1ms total. Game state updates occur only when actions happen (bets placed, cards dealt), avoiding constant polling overhead.

UI rendering is optimized to show only when players are seated at tables or spectating. Players walking past casino tables don't render game interfaces, reducing client-side processing. Card animations and chip movements use lightweight sprite systems rather than heavy 3D objects, ensuring smooth gameplay even on medium-spec client systems.

Support and Documentation

Purchase includes complete installation documentation, configuration guides, and framework integration examples. Support covers setup assistance, economy integration questions, and troubleshooting. The script includes comprehensive commenting for server owners who want to customize game rules, add new card games, or modify payout structures to match their economy balance.

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