House edge ledger · repriced 2026-09-30
Table games, priced.
Slots hide their edge behind volatility; table games publish it. This ledger is the whole market in one screen — every mainstream game, its best bet, and the exact percentage the house keeps long-run. Lower is better, and nothing here beats zero.
| Game | Best bet | House edge | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | Basic strategy, 6 decks | 0.50% | Every deviation from basic strategy adds edge. Side bets run 3-8%. |
| Baccarat | Banker | 1.06% | The best zero-skill bet in the casino. Tie pays 8:1 but carries ~14% edge. |
| Baccarat | Player | 1.24% | Marginally worse than banker; still elite by house-edge standards. |
| Craps | Pass line + odds | 1.41% | Pass line alone. Laying full odds dilutes the effective edge below 1%. |
| Roulette (French) | Even-money with la partage | 1.35% | Half your stake returns on zero. The best roulette variant, rarely offered. |
| Roulette (European) | Any | 2.70% | Single zero. All bets share the same edge — bet whatever is fun. |
| Roulette (American) | Any | 5.26% | Double zero doubles the edge. Avoid when a European wheel is available. |
| Video poker | Jacks or Better 9/6, optimal | 0.46% | Requires the full-pay 9/6 table AND optimal play. Most online builds are short-pay. |
| Casino war | Standard | 2.88% | The simplest game in the house; surrender-on-tie drives the edge. |
| Keno | Typical online paytable | 25.00% | The worst mainstream bet in the casino. Entertainment only. |
Edges assume the stated variant and optimal play where skill applies. Live-dealer versions share the same math — see the live dealer guide for the studio stack. Bonus players note: tables contribute 0-10% to wagering — the math is in the wagering guide. Going deeper? Blackjack ledger — basic strategy chart, rule-set edges, why counting fails online. Roulette ledger — variants, payouts, the zero game, systems that don't work. Poker hand rankings — all ten hands with exact odds.
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FAQ · table games
Which table game has the best odds?
Blackjack with basic strategy (~0.5% house edge) and full-pay Jacks or Better video poker played optimally (~0.46%) lead. For zero-skill play, baccarat banker at 1.06% is the best bet in the building.
Do table games count toward bonus wagering?
Barely. Typical game-contribution tables credit blackjack and roulette at 5-10% and live dealer at 0-10%, so a €4,000 wagering requirement becomes €40,000+ of table turnover. Clear bonuses on slots; play tables with a clean balance.
Is online roulette rigged?
At licensed operators, no — RNG tables run audited math matching the physical wheel probabilities, and live tables stream a real wheel. The house does not need to rig anything: the zero already pays for everything. Verify the operator holds a Tier-1/Tier-2 licence and the game shows an audit seal.
What is the difference between RNG and live table games?
RNG versions resolve instantly from an audited random number generator — faster, lower minimums. Live tables stream a physical dealer with real cards or a real wheel — slower, higher minimums, more trust for players who want to see the physical object. The math and house edge are identical.