Chipless table split screen feature

A dual-function programmable player display, comprising:

• an electronic display screen comprising a first area configured to display player game play information having alphanumeric information in a first orientation to be read by at least one player of a casino wagering game, and a second area configured to display dealer information conveying a dealer-only message in a second orientation to be read by a dealer of the casino wagering game, wherein the dealer-only message is selected from the group consisting of a player action, a player decision, player cards for at least one hand, a game instruction, a dealer instruction, a dealer action, and a game outcome, wherein the alphanumeric information having a first orientation to be read by the at least one player includes different information than the alphanumeric information having a second orientation to be read by the dealer;
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• touch screen controls in at least the first area enabling the at least one player to place wagers and input play decisions that are displayed in the second area for use by the dealer.

An electronic gaming table, comprising a plurality of player betting positions, each player betting position having an electronic player display configured to include:

• a first area configured to display alphanumeric information directed to and oriented to be read by a player in a first orientation at a corresponding player betting position;
• and
• a second area to display alphanumeric information conveying a dealer-only message directed to and oriented to be read by a dealer of a wagering game, wherein the alphanumeric information directed to and oriented to be read by the player includes different information than the alphanumeric information conveying the dealer-only message directed to and oriented to be read by the dealer in a second orientation.