"there was also a 500Ff minimum stake on any play"
I encountered that.
20 jetons at 25Ff was fine by me.
Problem was all 8 players were playing the same 20 x 25
Then they pay everyone out in higher denoms/plaques which you have to immediately change up for the next spin.
Every other spin needed a call to the camera for a dispute over whose bets they were.
If you didnt tip your chips were thrown at you.
If you were lucky you got 5 spins in an hour. With 3 croupiers to a table the casino profit couldnt have been that good.
I kept having a suit tap me on the shoulder and say "would you like to play in the high limit room sir, its quieter there (and we can have your shirt )"