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 Standard Vegas rules, 3:2 | 1:1 | 0.50% | 99.50% | Best in casino |
No Strategy — Casual Play Average player decisions | 1:1 | 2–3% | 97–98% | Learn strategy |
6:5 Blackjack Payout Commonly on single-deck games | 6:5 | 1.89%+ | 98.11% | Avoid — find 3:2 |
Insurance Bet Never mathematically correct | 2:1 | 7.69% | 92.31% | Never take it |
| BACCARAT | ||||
Banker Bet 5% commission on wins | 0.95:1 | 1.06% | 98.94% | Best simple bet |
Player Bet No commission | 1:1 | 1.24% | 98.76% | Excellent |
Tie Bet Never place this bet | 8:1 | 14.36% | 85.64% | Never bet |
| BEAT THE DEALER (New — 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% | Excellent |
Prediction Bet Blind left/right · 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 Ace + King suited | 300:1 | 10.66% | 89.34% | Thrill bet |
Pocket Rockets Both cards Aces | 150:1 | 14.10% | 85.90% | Thrill bet |
Match the Dealer — Rank Same two ranks any suit | 25:1 | 14.66% | 85.34% | Entertaining |
Face Cards Both cards J, Q or K | 9:1 | 47.32% | 52.68% | Avoid |
Color Aces Both Aces same suit | 600:1 | 25.67% | 74.33% | Pure thrill |
| 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 by pay table | Varies | 15–26% | Varies | Avoid |
| ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD'EM | ||||
Ante + Blind Combined Optimal play | 1:1 | 2.19% | 97.81% | Good |
Trips Bonus — 9/7 table | 3–50:1 | 1.90% | 98.10% | Excellent |
Trips Bonus — 8/6 table | 3–50:1 | 6.18% | 93.82% | Acceptable |
| CRAPS | ||||
Pass Line + Full Odds 3-4-5x odds | Varies | 0.37% | 99.63% | Best in casino |
Pass Line Only No odds taken | 1:1 | 1.41% | 98.59% | Good |
Proposition Bets Any 7, hardways etc. | Varies | 9–16% | Varies | Avoid |
| ROULETTE | ||||
European — Any Bet Single zero wheel | Varies | 2.70% | 97.30% | Acceptable |
American — Any Bet Double zero wheel | Varies | 5.26% | 94.74% | Find single zero |
Five-Number Bet 0, 00, 1, 2, 3 only | 6:1 | 7.89% | 92.11% | Never bet this |
| OTHER GAMES | ||||
Casino War — Main Bet | 1:1 | 2.88% | 97.12% | Acceptable |
Casino War — Tie Bet | 10:1 | 18.65% | 81.35% | Never bet |
Big Six Wheel — $2 | 2:1 | 11.11% | 88.89% | Avoid |
Big Six Wheel — $1 | 1:1 | 24.07% | 75.93% | Avoid |
Keno Varies by casino and ticket | Varies | 25–40% | 60–75% | Worst bet |
Slots — Typical Land-based average | Varies | 5–12% | 88–95% | Check RTP |
Video Poker — Jacks or Better Full pay 9/6, optimal play | Varies | 0.46% | 99.54% | Best in casino |
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.