Casino table games, explained by the numbers
Blackjack, live dealer, table games, and video poker are the only casino games where the outcome bends to what you know. This is a reference for the rules, the house edge, and the strategy behind each of them.
Lowest house edge available, by category
- 0.46%
- Video poker
- 0.5%
- Blackjack
- 1.06%
- Table games
9/6 Jacks or Better, optimal play
Basic strategy, standard rules
Baccarat banker bet
Best case in each category — the cheapest bet, played correctly. Ordinary play at the same tables costs considerably more, and the worst bets on this site take more than sixteen percent.
Four games where knowing the numbers changes what they cost you.