Every game, priced per hour
Expected hourly cost = bet x decisions per hour x house edge. Shown here for a $10 bet. Real results swing far from the average.
Slots
Spin reels, match symbols, trigger features. Pure chance with no strategy that changes the odds.
Blackjack
Beat the dealer's hand without going over 21. The best mainstream casino game for informed players.
Roulette
Bet on where a ball lands on a numbered wheel. Every bet on the same wheel has the same edge.
Baccarat
Bet on Player, Banker or Tie. Cards are drawn by fixed rules, so there are no decisions after you bet.
Craps
Dice game with dozens of bets. The best ones are simple and the worst ones are tempting.
Video poker
Draw poker against a paytable. Skill counts and the paytable decides how good the game is.
Poker
The only mainstream game where skill beats other players, not the house. Rake is your cost of play.
Sports betting
Predict match results at set odds. Markets are efficient, so beating the margin takes real edge.