Casino games, explained by the numbers
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Typical house edge
Blackjack0.5%
Baccarat1.06%
Craps1.41%
Roulette2.70%
Video Poker0.5%
Illustrative best-practice figures. Rules and strategy matter.
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Make the invisible cost visible.
House edge becomes meaningful when you connect it to the amount you wager, the pace of play, and the time you spend.
Expected loss
Estimate the theoretical cost of a bet or session using total action and house edge.
Calculate itSession planner
Translate bankroll, bet size, game speed, and time into a practical session view.
Plan a sessionEdge comparison
Compare common games side by side at the same wager volume.
Compare gamesKnow the game
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Blackjack0.5%with correct basic strategyRead guide Baccarat1.06%banker bet, before commission nuanceRead guide Craps1.41%pass line before oddsRead guide Roulette2.70%single-zero standard rulesRead guide Video Poker0.5%strong pay table and correct strategyRead guide Slots2–15%illustrative range; published RTP variesRead guide
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House edge without the jargon.
Build a clean mental model of RTP, variance, bankroll, comps, and why short sessions rarely resemble long-run averages.
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Our methodology explains assumptions, rounding, rule variations, simulation limits, and how commercial relationships are handled.
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