What Casino Games Should I Play?

Gamblers often dream of rolling off the winning jackpot. In reality, they're usually getting the short end of the stick. Casino games are designed to take your money and give nothing in return. Sure, you might strike it rich, but most people would be better off working a menial job or living on government assistance — and without the annoying taxes!

That's why we're here today: to teach you how to avoid gambling games altogether by learning which ones are not worth your time or money. We've gathered a list of 37 casino games and their corresponding payout rates so that you can finally win at life instead of losing at a game .

What Casino Games Should I Play?

The games listed below (most to least) are the typical casino games you'll find in any hotel or on an Indian reservation. In general, the house edge is higher for table games than for slot machines. The lower the house edge, the more you stand to gain in average expected value (see Best Bets for Expected Value). House edges are expressed as a percentage of your bet. Looking at these numbers may seem discouraging if you're used to playing roulette , but don't despair — there are more ways than ever to beat the system (get free money without risking anything). Looking at these numbers may seem discouraging if you're used to playing games like blackjack , but don't despair — there are more ways than ever to beat the system (get free money without risking anything).

Craps Game Payout House Edge Game Payout House Edge Craps 97.2% 32.7% Poker (Texas Hold'em) 5.6% 2.4% Blackjack .5% 0.5% Roulette 35.7 % 5.26 % Three Card Poker 2.3 % 3.7 % Big Six, Big Eight 1.2 % 15.1 % Roulette (European) 35.7 % 5.26 % Three Card Poker (Singapore) 3.0 % 3.8 % Mini-Baccarat 1.3% 50% Pai Gow Poker 2.0% 4% Baccarat (Banker) 1.45% 7% Pai Gow Poker 2.0% 4% Baccarat (House) .95 % 6 % Caribbean Stud Poker 3.4% 7% Let-it-Ride 3.2% 12% Blackjack Switch 0 .5 -1 .0 %

Craps Game Payout House Edge Game Payout House Edge Craps 97 .2 % 32 .7 % Poker (Texas Hold'em) 5 .6 % 2 .4 % Blackjack .5 % 0 5. % Roulette 35.7 % 5 .26 % Three Card Poker 2.3 % 3 .7 % Big Six, Big Eight 1.2 % 15.1 % Roulette (European) 35.7% 5 .26% Three Card Poker (Singapore) 3 .0% 3.8% Mini-Baccarat 1.3% 50%. Pai Gow Poker 2.0% 4% Baccarat (Banker) 1 .45% 7%. Pai Gow Poker 2.0% 4%. Baccarat (House) 1 .95%. 6%.

Conclusion:

Understand that the above numbers are hypothetical. The chances of you winning a huge jackpot depend on randomness and luck. I don't think it's worth the risk. Pick your games with care — but find out where the money machine is and how to use it so you can keep gambling without sharing your winnings with those who simply don't want you to win. A simple Google search will provide all of this information for free. When you gamble, be smart about how much risk you're willing to accept and how much profit potential there is in a particular game.