Gaming Lessons
Lavenohotel Insight's Gaming Lessons programme removes the single greatest barrier to enjoying a casino floor - not knowing the rules well enough to feel confident at the table. Sessions are conducted by experienced hosts in a relaxed, unhurried format that prioritises understanding over speed, making the programme equally valuable for a first-time guest and someone returning to a game they once knew. The goal is simple: that every guest who walks onto the floor after a lesson does so with genuine ease rather than performed confidence.
Blackjack Fundamentals Session
A sixty-minute introduction covers card values, basic strategy decisions, and table etiquette in a private setting away from active play - building the mental framework before a single chip is placed.
Roulette Orientation
The roulette lesson walks guests through bet types, payout structures, and table geography using a dedicated practice wheel, so the speed of live play becomes readable rather than disorienting.
Baccarat for Beginners
Often perceived as intimidating, baccarat is in fact one of the most accessible table games once the structure is explained clearly - this session focuses specifically on demystifying the ritual and pace of the game.
Slots and Electronic Gaming Orientation
For guests who prefer electronic gaming, a short orientation covers machine types, pay-line logic, and responsible play settings - ensuring comfort across the full breadth of the gaming floor.
Private Group Lessons
Groups of up to six guests can book a consolidated lesson covering two or three games in sequence - popular with corporate guests preparing for hosted events and couples visiting Gisborne together.
Post-Lesson Hosted Floor Walk
Every lesson concludes with a guided walk of the floor led by the teaching host, who introduces guests to the relevant tables, explains the current dealer rotation, and remains available for the first thirty minutes of play.