Reference · Complete · Exact Figures
The most complete casino house edge reference available in one place. Exact figures, color-coded verdicts, and links to the full analysis of every game.
Complete Reference
Green = best bets · Amber = acceptable · Red = avoid
| Game / Bet | Pays | House Edge | RTP | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKJACK | ||||
Basic Strategy — S17, 6 deck Stand soft 17, DAS, 3:2 payout | 1:1 / 3:2 | 0.44% | 99.56% | Best in casino |
Basic Strategy — H17, 6 deck Hit soft 17, DAS, 3:2 payout | 1:1 / 3:2 | 0.66% | 99.34% | Excellent |
Basic Strategy — Single Deck S17, DAS, 3:2 payout | 1:1 / 3:2 | 0.15% | 99.85% | Best available |
6:5 Blackjack Payout Adds 1.39% to any rule set | 6:5 | 1.83%+ | 98.17% | Avoid — find 3:2 |
Insurance Bet Never mathematically correct | 2:1 | 7.69% | 92.31% | Never take it |
No Strategy — Casual Play Average player decisions | 1:1 | 2–3% | 97–98% | Learn basic strategy |
| BACCARAT | ||||
Banker Bet 5% commission on wins, 8 decks | 0.95:1 | 1.06% | 98.94% | Best simple bet |
Player Bet No commission, 8 decks | 1:1 | 1.24% | 98.76% | Excellent |
Tie Bet Never place this bet | 8:1 | 14.36% | 85.64% | Never bet |
| BEAT THE DEALER (Patent Pending) | ||||
Dealer Bet — Config A All ties push · 6 decks | 1:1 | 0.00% | 100.00% | Zero edge |
Dealer Bet — Config B 10-A ties push · 2-9 lose | 1:1 | 2.27% | 97.73% | Very good |
Prediction Bet Blind L/R · 6 decks | 1:1 | 7.40% | 92.60% | Acceptable |
Suited Side Bet Both cards same suit | 3:1 | 0.96% | 99.04% | Best side bet |
Pair Side Bet Both cards same rank | 12:1 | 3.86% | 96.14% | Very good |
Big Beat Qualifying high combination | 300:1 | 10.66% | 89.34% | Thrill bet |
Pocket Rockets Both cards Aces, any suit | 150:1 | 14.10% | 85.90% | Thrill bet |
Match the Dealer — Rank Same two ranks, any suit | 25:1 | 14.66% | 85.34% | Entertaining |
Color Aces Both Aces same color | 600:1 | 25.67% | 74.33% | Pure thrill |
Face Cards Both cards J, Q or K | 9:1 | 47.32% | 52.68% | Avoid |
| CRAPS | ||||
Pass Line + 3-4-5x Odds Maximum odds taken | Varies | 0.37% | 99.63% | Best in casino |
Don't Pass + Laying Odds Maximum odds laid | Varies | 0.27% | 99.73% | Best in casino |
Odds Bet Only Zero house edge — unique in casino | True odds | 0.00% | 100.00% | Zero edge |
Pass Line — No Odds Flat bet, no odds taken | 1:1 | 1.41% | 98.59% | Good |
Don't Pass — No Odds Bar 12 on come-out | 1:1 | 1.36% | 98.64% | Good |
Come / Don't Come Same edge as Pass/Don't Pass | 1:1 | 1.41% | 98.59% | Good |
Place 6 or 8 Pays 7:6 | 7:6 | 1.52% | 98.48% | Good |
Place 5 or 9 Pays 7:5 | 7:5 | 4.00% | 96.00% | Acceptable |
Buy 4 or 10 5% commission, true odds | 2:1 | 1.67% | 98.33% | Good |
Place 4 or 10 Buy instead — much better | 9:5 | 6.67% | 93.33% | Buy instead |
Field Bet 12 pays 3:1 | 1:1 / 2:1 / 3:1 | 2.78% | 97.22% | Acceptable |
Hard 6 or Hard 8 Pays 9:1 | 9:1 | 9.09% | 90.91% | Avoid |
Hard 4 or Hard 10 Pays 7:1 | 7:1 | 11.11% | 88.89% | Avoid |
Any Craps Pays 7:1 | 7:1 | 11.11% | 88.89% | Avoid |
Yo (Eleven) Pays 15:1 | 15:1 | 11.11% | 88.89% | Avoid |
Any Seven Worst bet on the table | 4:1 | 16.67% | 83.33% | Never bet |
| ROULETTE | ||||
French — La Partage Even money bets, zero returns half | 1:1 | 1.35% | 98.65% | Best roulette |
European — All Bets Single zero, 37 numbers | Varies | 2.70% | 97.30% | Acceptable |
American — All Bets Double zero, 38 numbers | Varies | 5.26% | 94.74% | Find single zero |
Five-Number Bet 0, 00, 1, 2, 3 — American only | 6:1 | 7.89% | 92.11% | Never bet this |
| VIDEO POKER | ||||
Jacks or Better — 9/6 Full Pay Max coins, optimal strategy | 1–800:1 | 0.46% | 99.54% | Best machine bet |
Deuces Wild — Full Pay NSU Deuces, optimal strategy | 1–800:1 | -0.76% | 100.76% | Player edge |
Bonus Poker — Full Pay Enhanced four of a kind pays | 1–800:1 | 0.83% | 99.17% | Excellent |
Double Double Bonus Full pay, optimal strategy | 1–800:1 | 1.02% | 98.98% | Very good |
Jacks or Better — 8/5 Short pay table | 1–800:1 | 2.70% | 97.30% | Acceptable |
Jacks or Better — 6/5 Avoid — find 9/6 machine | 1–800:1 | 5.00% | 95.00% | Avoid |
| THREE CARD POKER | ||||
Ante-Play Combined Optimal Q-6-4 strategy | 1:1 | 3.37% | 96.63% | Good |
Pair Plus — Standard 40-30-6-4-1 pay table | 1–40:1 | 7.28% | 92.72% | Acceptable |
6-Card Bonus Varies widely by pay table | Varies | 15–26% | Varies | Avoid |
| ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD'EM | ||||
Ante + Blind Combined Optimal play, all streets | 1:1 | 2.19% | 97.81% | Good |
Trips Bonus — 9/7 Pay Table Best available Trips pay table | 3–50:1 | 1.90% | 98.10% | Excellent |
Trips Bonus — 8/6 Pay Table | 3–50:1 | 6.18% | 93.82% | Acceptable |
| CASINO HOLD'EM | ||||
Main Bet — Optimal Strategy Call 82% of hands | 1:1 | 2.16% | 97.84% | Very good |
AA Bonus Side Bet Pair of Aces or better on 5 cards | 7–100:1 | 6.40% | 93.60% | Acceptable |
| MISSISSIPPI STUD | ||||
Main Game — Optimal Strategy 3 decisions, up to 7x Ante | 1–500:1 | 4.91% | 95.09% | Acceptable |
Trips Bonus Side Bet Three of a kind or better | 3–50:1 | 6.84% | 93.16% | Entertainment |
| LET IT RIDE | ||||
Main Game — Optimal Strategy Correct pull-back decisions | 1–1000:1 | 3.51% | 96.49% | Good |
$1 Bonus Side Bet Three of a kind or better | Varies | 13–36% | Varies | Entertainment only |
| PAI GOW POKER | ||||
As Player — Optimal Setting 5% commission on wins | 1:1 | 2.84% | 97.16% | Very good |
As Banker Commission on net wins only | 1:1 | 0.07% | 99.93% | Take the bank |
| SLOTS | ||||
Slots — Online Average Typical regulated online RTP | Varies | 3–5% | 95–97% | Check RTP first |
Slots — Land-Based Average Typical brick and mortar RTP | Varies | 5–12% | 88–95% | Check RTP first |
Slots — Airport / Bar Lowest RTP locations | Varies | 10–20% | 80–90% | Avoid |
| OTHER GAMES | ||||
Casino War — Main Bet High card comparison | 1:1 | 2.88% | 97.12% | Acceptable |
Casino War — Tie Bet Never place this | 10:1 | 18.65% | 81.35% | Never bet |
Big Six Wheel — $2 Space | 2:1 | 11.11% | 88.89% | Avoid |
Big Six Wheel — $1 Space | 1:1 | 24.07% | 75.93% | Avoid |
Keno Varies by ticket and casino | Varies | 25–40% | 60–75% | Worst bet |
All figures based on exact combinatorial analysis under standard rules. House edge is the casino's expected long-run advantage per dollar wagered. Some figures vary by specific rule set, pay table or number of decks — see individual game guides for full details. For entertainment and educational purposes only.