To maximize your chances of winning, you must absolutely avoid games that carry a massive casino advantage.
The 'house edge' dictates exactly how much money the casino expects to keep from every wager over the long term.
Why Blackjack Offers the Best Odds
No other game allows the player to reduce the casino's advantage as dramatically as standard 21.
However, this incredibly low edge assumes that you are following a mathematically perfect 'Basic Strategy' chart.
- Always check the rules before sitting down; a table that pays 6-to-5 on a blackjack is a terrible trap
- Only play at tables that offer the traditional 3-to-2 payout for a natural blackjack
- The fewer decks used in the shoe, the better the mathematical odds are for the player
Finding Value Beyond the Blackjack Table
James Bond's favorite game is essentially a coin flip where the casino only takes a microscopic advantage.
Some rare Video Poker machines even offer a return over 100% if played absolutely perfectly, though these are extremely hard to find.
| Game Option | Average Edge | Player Action Required |
|---|
| Craps (Pass Line) | 1.41% | Very Low |
| Video Poker (Jacks or Better) | ~0.46% | Extremely High |
The casino relies on players being ignorant of the math; don't be one of those players.