Key takeaways
- Blackjack and video poker: about 0.5% with correct play.
- Baccarat banker: 1.06%.
- Casino poker: 2% to 3.5% of the ante.
- Card games include the best odds in the casino.
AnswerThe casino card games with the best odds are blackjack and video poker at about 0.5%, then baccarat's banker bet at 1.06%.
The list
- 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 edge2.2%
Casino poker games
The main ante bet, raising on the right hands.
Compared
| Game | House edge | Skill | Pace | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video poker | About 0.5% on full-pay Jacks or Better | Yes | About 400/hr | Short-pay tables |
| Blackjack | Around 0.5% | Yes | About 60/hr | Insurance, side bets and 6 to 5 tables |
| Baccarat | About 1.06% on banker | No | About 50/hr | The tie |
| Casino poker games | About 2% to 3.5% on the main bet | Some | About 40/hr | Side bets |
What about poker?
Poker against other players is a different activity, with no house edge but a fee. We do not cover it. The casino poker games here are played against the dealer.
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Each in a paragraph
Blackjack
You and the dealer each try to get closer to 21 without going over. It is the one common casino game where your decisions change the price.
Video poker
Five-card draw poker against a paytable. With a full-pay table and correct holds it is among the cheapest games in a casino.
Baccarat
Two hands, player and banker, are dealt to fixed rules. You bet on which will finish closer to nine.
Casino poker games
Poker hands played against the house, not other players: Casino Hold'em and Three Card Poker are the best known.
Where to start
Baccarat needs no study. For blackjack, read basic strategy first. For video poker, find a full-pay table.
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Frequently asked questions
Which casino card game has the best odds?
Blackjack and video poker.
Which is easiest?
Baccarat.
Is poker a casino game?
Casino poker games are; player-against-player poker is separate.
Are side bets worth it?
No.