By invitation only
A private salon, set after midnight.
Club 36 is a private members' club for entertainment — provably-fair house games, a members' Academy, and concierge, kept for a discreet circle. Some tables are set only after midnight.
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L’Académie
Structured, self-paced courses on the club's games, the odds behind them, and responsible play — from first principles.
Browse courses →Guide
Money Management
Saving foundations, budgeting, emergency funds, and the basics of handling debt.
Read the guide →Guide
Investing Literacy
Risk, diversification, and what it actually means for an asset to be collateral-backed — concepts, not pitches.
Read the guide →Harm reduction
Responsible Play
House edge, expected value, and honest odds — plus where to get free, confidential help, 24/7.
Understand the odds →Reference
Glossary
Plain-language definitions for the money, investing, and gaming terms you'll meet here.
Open the glossary →L’Académie
Courses, from first principles
Self-paced, plain-language, and free. Start anywhere.
Money Foundations
Build the habits that come before investing: budgeting, saving, emergency funds, and handling debt.
4 lessons →Investing Basics
The core ideas of investing — risk, return, diversification, and time horizon — without the jargon.
4 lessons →Understanding Collateral
What 'asset-backed' really means, the questions to ask, and the limits of collateral as protection.
4 lessons →Odds & Responsible Play
House edge, expected value, and honest odds — plus how to keep play fun and where to get help.
4 lessons →From Club 36 Blog
Understand the game
A Membership, Not a Bankroll
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Talking to a Family Member Who Gambles Too Much
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Problem Gambling: Signs and Free Help in Spanish
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Havana, 1958: The Golden Age of Cuba's Casinos
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The Cuban Charada: 100 Numbers, 100 Meanings
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La Bolita: History and Math
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A Fair Casino Publishes Its Numbers
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Are Maquinitas Rigged?
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