The house edge is the mathematical advantage that the casino holds over players in each game. It represents the average percentage of each bet the casino expects to retain over time. A lower house edge means better odds for players.
House Edge by Game Type
🃏 Blackjack
- House Edge: 0.5% to 2%
- Details: Varies depending on the rules and whether the player uses optimal strategy. With basic strategy, blackjack offers one of the lowest house edges in the casino.
🎡 Roulette
- American Roulette (Double Zero): 5.26%
- European Roulette (Single Zero): 2.70%
- Note: European Roulette offers better odds due to the absence of the double zero (00).
🎲 Craps
- Pass Line Bet: 1.41%
- Don’t Pass Bet: 1.36%
- Note: Other bets, especially proposition bets, can have significantly higher house edges.
🎴 Baccarat
- Banker Bet: 1.06%
- Player Bet: 1.24%
- Tie Bet: 14.36%
- Tip: Betting on the Banker generally offers the best value.
♠️ Poker-Based Table Games
- Three Card Poker: 1.5% to 3.37% (depends on side bets and strategy)
- Caribbean Stud Poker: 5.22%
- Let It Ride: 3.51%
🎰 Slot Machines
- House Edge: 1% to 8%
- Note: The return to player (RTP) and house edge vary significantly between slot games.
- You can check the RTP by viewing the paytable or info screen of each game.
🎥 Video Poker
- House Edge: 0.5% to 5%
- Note: Games like Jacks or Better with perfect strategy offer some of the lowest house edges in the casino.
