Casino games UK
Twelve kinds of casino game, set out the same way: how it works, what it costs, what to bet and what to avoid.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Lowest edge: video poker and blackjack.
- Slots are quickest and vary most.
- Skill matters in blackjack and video poker.
- Every game has a house edge.
All games
Live casino is a way of playing several of these.
Variants and versions
- European roulette
- French roulette
- American roulette
- Live roulette
- Multiplier roulette
- Live blackjack
- Blackjack side bets
- Live baccarat
- No commission baccarat
- Jacks or Better
- Three Card Poker
- Casino Hold'em
- Popular slots
- High volatility slots
- Low volatility slots
- Jackpot slots
- Megaways slots
- Free demo slots
- Slot paylines and ways
How to play
Collections
Games by house edge
| Game | House edge | RTP | Skill | Best bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video poker | About 0.5% on full-pay Jacks or Better | 99.54% | Yes | A 9/6 Jacks or Better table with a strategy chart |
| Blackjack | Around 0.5% | 99.5% | Yes | A 3 to 2 table, played with basic strategy |
| Baccarat | About 1.06% on banker | 98.94% | No | Banker, every hand |
| Craps | 1.41% on the pass line | 98.59% | No | Pass or don't pass, with odds |
| Casino poker games | About 2% to 3.5% on the main bet | 96.5% to 98% | Some | The main ante bet, raising on the right hands |
| Roulette | 2.70% on a single-zero wheel | 97.30% | No | Even-money bets on a French wheel |
| Sic Bo | 2.78% on small or big | 97.22% | No | Small or big |
| Slots | Around 4%; from about 2% to 10% | About 96% | No | A slot whose help screen shows 96% or more |
| Live game shows | Often 3% to 5% or more, by bet | About 95% to 97% | No | The plain number segments |
| Slingo | About 4% to 5% | About 95% to 96% | A little | The base game, stopping when the spins end |
| Scratch cards | About 5% to 15% | About 85% to 95% | No | A card whose RTP is stated and above 90% |
Games by hourly cost
| Game | Typical stake | Rounds an hour | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | £1 | 60 | £0.3 |
| Baccarat | £1 | 50 | £0.53 |
| Craps | £1 | 40 | £0.56 |
| Casino poker games | £1 | 40 | £0.88 |
| Roulette | £1 | 40 | £1.08 |
| Sic Bo | £1 | 50 | £1.39 |
| Live game shows | £1 | 45 | £1.8 |
| Video poker | £1 | 400 | £1.84 |
| Slingo | £0.5 | 120 | £3 |
| Slots | £0.2 | 600 | £4.8 |
| Scratch cards | £1 | 200 | £20 |
Pace changes the bill as much as the edge.
Choosing a game
Then pick a casino: where to play casino games.
Pick the experience you want, then the cheapest version of it. The game finder does it in one question; the house edge calculator prices any session.
Go further: Slots vs blackjack, Free casino games UK and Jacks or Better UK.
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, played correctly.
Which is easiest?
Slots or baccarat.
Can any casino game be beaten?
No.
What is house edge?
The casino's long-run share of stakes.