House Edge · Probability · Strategy
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Quick Reference
The most important number in any casino game — updated with exact figures.
| Game / Bet | Key Rule | House Edge | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Baccarat Banker bet |
Standard rules, 8 decks | 1.06% | BEST BET |
Blackjack Basic strategy |
Standard Vegas rules | 0.5% | BEST BET |
Beat the Dealer Dealer Bet — Config A |
All ties push, 6 decks | 0.00% | BEST BET |
Craps Pass Line with full odds |
3-4-5x odds allowed | 0.37% | BEST BET |
Three Card Poker Ante + Play |
Queen-6-4 strategy | 3.37% | ACCEPTABLE |
Ultimate Texas Hold'em Ante + Blind |
Optimal play | 2.19% | ACCEPTABLE |
Roulette Any bet |
American wheel (00) | 5.26% | AVOID |
Blackjack Insurance bet |
Standard deck | 7.69% | NEVER TAKE |
Casino War Tie bet |
6 decks | 18.65% | AVOID |
Keno Any ticket |
Standard casino keno | 25–40% | WORST BET |
All figures based on exact combinatorial mathematics. House edge represents the casino's expected long-run advantage per dollar wagered. See full analysis →
Analysis & Strategy
Every article is built on verified mathematics — not casino marketing copy.
Foundation
Before you place a single chip, you need to understand house edge — the single number that determines how much every casino game costs you to play. This guide covers every major game with exact figures, no rounding, and no spin. If you read one article on this site, make it this one.
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Casino Odds Insider is written by an independent casino game inventor and odds analyst with direct experience designing and certifying table games for casino placement. Every figure on this site is derived from exact combinatorial mathematics — not borrowed from another website.
When we say a bet carries a 2.27% house edge, that number comes from enumerating every possible outcome from a six-deck shoe — not from rounding someone else's estimate.
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