Casino games are a wonderful way to spend time with your friends and family, not least because they provide level playing fields – the odds are the same for everyone, and everyone faces the same kinds of decisions when they play. But, contrary to popular belief, not all casino game outcomes are entirely random. Some games are more in a player’s favor than others, and understanding the math behind them can be a great way to add a competitive edge to your experiences. Let’s take a look at three casino games that provide the best odds.
Blackjack (49%)
The odds are historically and statistically some of the best with Blackjack. Blackjack is a popular card game in casinos where the players test their luck against the dealer to get a hand closest to 21 without going bust (over 21). Like all casino games, this game, too, relies on a bit of luck. The dealer, however, does not have great advantages over the player, which evens things out – the advantages are extremely marginal at best.
If you’re new to the world of casino games, Blackjack is generally considered the most friendly way to begin, especially online – simply find a licensed platform in your region. Players have access to casinos all over the world. Italian players, for instance, can do a customary search on the Italian BonusFinder for welcome bonuses that can give their early game a little push.
Craps (close to 50%)
Another popular feature of most casino games is the use of dice, and craps is a table game that follows that logic. In this game, the ‘shooter’ rolls the dice, and the players bet on the results of the roll.
The odds are best when making a ‘pass line’ wager, which is a bet on whether the shooter will win or not. The shooter will win if the first roll – also known as ‘coming out’ – is seven or 11. Any other number is called the point. If the shooter matches the point before rolling a seven, the shooter will win. If you simply bet on whether the shooter will win or not, a pass line wager puts your odds of success close to 50-50. The more specific you make your bets, the lower your odds get.
This knowledge may not exactly make you wade through casinos like you’re in a James Bond film, but it will certainly add more fun and purpose to your games!
Roulette (47.3% to 48.6%)
This is a wheel game with a dealer called the ‘croupier.’ The wheel has 38 numbers, with 1-36 in red and black and 0 (also 00, depending on which type of the roulette you’re playing) in green. The odds are close to 50% when you simply place a bet on red or black – 47.3% if you’re playing American Roulette, which has 0 as well as 00 tiles, and 48.6% if you’re playing French Roulette, which has a single 0 tile. In general, French Roulette is considered the one with the most player-friendly odds.
Like craps, the norm is the same with highly specific bets – the odds drop, but the payout increases when betting on a range of numbers or specific numbers.