Start with your budget and time
- Decide how much you will spend in a session and how long you want it to last.
- Slow games with low edges, such as blackjack and baccarat, make a budget last longest.
- Fast games, such as slots and speed roulette, burn through a budget quickest.
Compare the main games
| Game | House edge | Skill | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | About 0.5% with strategy | Some | Medium |
| Baccarat (banker) | 1.06% | None | Medium |
| Craps (pass line) | 1.41% | None | Medium |
| European roulette | 2.70% | None | Slow live, fast RNG |
| Sic bo (big or small) | 2.78% | None | Medium |
| Slots | Often 3% to 6% | None | Fast |
A worked example
At €2 per spin and 500 spins an hour, a 96% RTP slot costs about €40 an hour on average. At €5 a hand and 60 hands an hour, blackjack at 0.5% costs about €1.50 an hour. Same evening, very different bills.
Our RTP guide explains why the same slot can pay back less at one casino than another.