Many people have wondered how to win against the casino when the odds are always stacked against you. The answer is simple, you should play the games which have the lowest house edge. You do need to learn to play them well though. In this article, we will focus on some casino games which have the best odds and provide some strategies for you to improve your odds of winning. We will concentrate primarily on Roulette, Blackjack and Monopoly Live, but other games will be touched upon.
Blackjack
Blackjack variations offer players some of the best possible odds of winning, with a return to player percentage as high as 99.87% in Classic Blackjack. This percentage reduces slightly when you play other variations. The return to player percentage of some Blackjack variations are listed below:
• Blackjack Switch: 99.84%. • Vegas Strip Blackjack: 99.65%. • Atlanta City Blackjack: 99.64%. • Blackjack Surrender: 99.61%. • High Streak Blackjack: 99.58%. • European Blackjack: 99.58%.
In Blackjack, the return to player percentage varies depending on the game rules and its numerous variations. Important factors which may influence the return to player percentage include, whether or not doubling down on soft hands is permitted and whether re-splitting is an option of not. When players are not given the option to double down or re-split, the return to player percentage falls. Therefore, if you’re on the hunt for the best possible return to player percentage, look for a table which allows re-splitting and doubling down. A single deck version of Blackjack is considered very advantageous to players, but you need to check the pay-out of these versions. If they pay 6/5, your chances of making a profit are dramatically reduced. The high return to player percentage accounts for much of Blackjack’s popularity, but it also has the attraction of being a highly skilled and satisfying casino game.
What’s the best way to win at Blackjack? It’s important to have reasonable goals when you play Blackjack. If you want to make a profit, you need good money management skills. Set yourself a goal, or walk away point when you join a table. If you have £300, you should set yourself a goal of winning around £60. You will be more successful in the long run if you can be content with small wins, rather than chasing big money and eventually losing. Be careful getting sucked into double up bet systems such as the martingale because although you may win in the short term these systems carry the potential for a catastrophic loss in the long term.
Baccarat
Baccarat has a RTP value up to 98.94% with the best rules allowed. So, what should you do to give yourself the best chance of winning at Baccarat? First, remember to focus on the game itself rather than the cards. Try to choose a game which uses as few decks as possible and look for a casino which charges less than 5% bankers’ commission. Develop good money management skills so that you can save a percentage of every bet you win. Smart players bet on the banker, as this bet has the lowest house advantage. Also, remember to pace yourself.
Roulette
American Roulette also offers players good odds, with a return to player percentage just shy of 95%. European Roulette has an even better return to player percentage, of around 97.30%. For this reason, European Roulette has proven to be the more popular form of roulette.
The popular live casino game, Monopoly Live also has a good return to player percentage of around 96.23%, so your chances of winning are theoretically quite good. All three of these casino games have great odds and so we will discuss them in more detail in the following sections, including what you can do to improve your odds. It should be noted, however, that several other casino games can offer players decent odds. For example Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Craps and Baccarat all offer players nice odds.
How can your increase your chances of winning when you play Roulette? Utilising the 3 sections is a fantastic way to increase your chances of making a profit without taking on too much risk. Also playing just a handful of numbers and hitting quickly can help you snag a quick profit. Be careful not to fall victim to the ‘Gambler’s Fallacy’, though, just because a number or color has not arrived in a period of time does not make it any more likely to show up in future spins in the short term. Always play European Roulette when you can, as this has a higher return to player percentage than American Roulette. If you want to make your money last for as long as possible, stick to bets that pay even money. These include the Red/Black, Even/Odd or Low/High betting options. You can also try to save 50% of every bet you win.
Monopoly Live
How can you improve your chances of winning when playing Monopoly Live? In this game, the best strategy is to keep the bets you make reasonable and to always bet on all the possible outcomes. By doing this, you can cash in on every round, even if you don’t win much. Always make sure you bet on the ‘2 rolls’ and ‘4 rolls’ segments. Placing bets on the numbers lets you wait until a bonus is activated without having to lose too much money. Keep in mind though that whilst placing bets on all of the different sections increases your winning potential it also decreases your RTP value in the long run. Each section carries its own RTP value. In theory the best RTP potential comes from betting on the 10 section alone although wins will be rarer, over time you will keep a more consistent bankroll. Just remember to always bet with money you can afford to lose.
Conclusion
In this article then, we have learnt which casino games offer players the best odds. We hope that if you employ some of tips given here, you can give yourself the best chance of winning in either Monopoly Live, Blackjack or Roulette.