(House Edge continued)
Edge for some games
What you really want to know is which casino games are
worth your time. The following chart lists some of the more popular games
and the house edge associated with each game. Remember that the house
edge associated with certain games (ex. blackjack because of its
complexity) can not be calculated using the methods described in this sction,
but rather by simulations.
| House Edge
|
| Game |
Edge |
| *Blackjack |
0.5% |
| Craps (best bet) |
0% |
| Craps (worst bet) |
16.67% |
| Baccarat (banker) |
1.17% |
| Baccarat (player) |
1.36% |
| Roulette (American) |
5.26% |
| Roulette (single 0) |
2.70% |
| Let it Ride |
3.50% |
| Three Card Poker |
3.37% |
| 9/6 Jacks or Better (perfect play) |
0.46% |
| Caribbean Stud |
5.2% |
*odds on blackjack vary and depend on rules, knowledge, and skill
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