Best odds casino games
Which casino games have the best odds? These, in order.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- 1: Video poker, 0.46%.
- 2: Blackjack, 0.5%.
- The top two need correct play.
- Slots sit around 4%.
AnswerVideo poker and blackjack have the best odds of any casino game, at about half a percent, if you play them correctly. Baccarat's banker bet is next.
Ranked on: The house edge on each game's best common bet, played correctly.
The ranking
- House edge0.46%
Video poker
A 9/6 Jacks or Better table with a strategy chart.
- House edge0.5%
Blackjack
A 3 to 2 table, played with basic strategy.
- House edge1.06%
Baccarat
Banker, every hand.
- House edge1.41%
Craps
Pass or don't pass, with odds.
- House edge2.2%
Casino poker games
The main ante bet, raising on the right hands.
- House edge2.7%
Roulette
Even-money bets on a French wheel.
- House edge2.78%
Sic Bo
Small or big.
- House edge4.0%
Slots
A slot whose help screen shows 96% or more.
- House edge4.0%
Live game shows
The plain number segments.
- House edge5.0%
Slingo
The base game, stopping when the spins end.
- House edge10.0%
Scratch cards
A card whose RTP is stated and above 90%.
What £100 of stakes costs
| Game | House edge | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Video poker | 0.46% | £0.46 |
| Blackjack | 0.5% | £0.5 |
| Baccarat | 1.06% | £1.06 |
| Craps | 1.41% | £1.41 |
| Casino poker games | 2.2% | £2.2 |
| Roulette | 2.7% | £2.7 |
| Sic Bo | 2.78% | £2.78 |
| Slots | 4.0% | £4 |
| Live game shows | 4.0% | £4 |
| Slingo | 5.0% | £5 |
| Scratch cards | 10.0% | £10 |
The "if" that matters
The two cheapest games are cheap only with correct play. Blackjack by instinct costs about 2%; video poker on a short-pay table costs 3% to 5%. Baccarat and roulette cost the same however you play.
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Reading this ranking
Two things the table cannot show. First, the edge is per pound staked, so a fast game with a low edge can still cost more per hour than a slow game with a higher one. Second, the figures assume the best bet: every table game here also offers bets at five to thirty times the price.
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House edges and RTPs are standard published figures for common rules, and are long-run averages. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Which casino game has the best odds?
Blackjack and full-pay video poker.
Which has the worst?
Scratch cards, and bets like the baccarat tie.
Are slots bad odds?
Per pound staked, pricier than tables.
Can I beat any game?
No.