All card games at the Oaks employ a House Dealer, except for lowball games which are player dealt.

The Oaks does not participate in the actual play of the game and has no interest in the outcome of play. No player ever plays against or makes a wager against the Oaks Card Club. The Oaks collects a rental fee from customers for the use of the facility and the services provided. The rental fee is collected either in the form of a per hand drop or a time rental collection.