House Edge Table by Game TypeHouse Edge Table by Game Type

House edge is the percentage of total stakes the casino keeps in long-run expectation. It guides game choice for an entertainment budget, not a session forecast.

Figures below are order-of-magnitude under standard rules; variants and side bets change everything.

18+: low edge ≠ guaranteed win.

Blackjack (basic strategy, proper 3:2 rules): often ~0.5% or less. Baccarat banker: ~1.06%. European roulette: ~2.7%. American roulette: ~5.26%. Craps pass+odds: very low on odds; propositions high.

Full-pay video poker can approach or exceed 99% RTP with perfect strategy rare under poor paytables.

Always read the live/RNG rules panel.

Slots: published RTP often 94–96%+; edge = 100−RTP. Volatility dominates short sessions.

Live game shows (multipliers): edge typically higher than blackjack; budget as premium entertainment.

Crash/mines: check RTP and provably fair for crypto originals.

Expected hourly loss ≈ average bet × hands/hour × edge. E.g. €1 × 500 spins × 4% = €20/h expected on a 96% slot.

Pick edge and pace compatible with your session budget.

Do not raise stakes to “offset” edge: that accelerates expected loss.

Short term: variance >> edge. A table does not explain a lucky/unlucky session.

Side bets and insurance push overall edge up.

Play for bounded entertainment (18+), not to beat the table.