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Casino Games Explained
Casino games fall into a few main categories: slots, table games such as baccarat, blackjack and roulette, live dealer versions of table games, and arcade-style fishing games. They differ in how results are decided, how fast they play and whether your decisions matter.
The main categories
| Category | Examples | Your decisions | Pace | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slots | Classic, video and feature slots | Stake size only | Fast | Slot games |
| Table games | Baccarat, blackjack, roulette | Blackjack: yes. Baccarat and roulette: bet choice only | Medium | Table games |
| Live casino | Live baccarat, blackjack, roulette | As the underlying game | Set by the table | Live casino |
| Fishing games | Arcade-style shooting games | Aim and bet level, but results are RNG-based | Fast | Fishing games |
How results are decided
Digital games — slots, fishing games and software versions of table games — use a random number generator (RNG) certified by testing laboratories. Live games use physical cards and wheels on camera. In both cases, each round is independent.
Blackjack is the main exception where your choices change the expected result, through basic strategy. Even then, the house keeps an edge.
House edge
Every casino game is designed so that, over time, the operator keeps a percentage of all money wagered. That percentage is the house edge. For slots, it is 100% minus the RTP.
| Game and bet | Typical house edge |
|---|---|
| Baccarat — Banker bet (8 decks) | About 1.06% |
| Baccarat — Tie bet (8:1) | About 14.4% |
| Blackjack with basic strategy (3:2, common rules) | Around 0.5%, depending on rules |
| European roulette | 2.70% |
| American roulette | 5.26% |
| Slots | 100% minus the game's RTP, e.g. 4% for a 96% RTP game |
Choosing a game
- Want simple rules? Baccarat and roulette need no decisions once bets are placed.
- Enjoy decisions? Blackjack rewards learning basic strategy.
- Like variety and features? Slots offer themes and bonus rounds, with a wide range of volatility.
- Prefer arcade-style play? Fishing games are interactive, but results are still RNG-based.
Whatever you choose, treat the cost of play as the price of entertainment. Read the beginner's guide