Casino table games, on the odds.
Blackjack, roulette and baccarat — the classics, compared on what actually matters: the house edge, the best bet, and how much strategy really helps. Separate from slots, because they play by different maths.
Casino table games each carry a fixed house edge set by their rules: European roulette ~2.7%, blackjack ~0.5% played with basic strategy, and baccarat ~1.06% on the banker bet. A lower house edge means less is lost to the casino over time — and unlike slots, in blackjack your decisions measurably change the odds.
The games at a glance
Table games reward knowing the low-edge bet. Below, each game’s best-play house edge — the margin the casino keeps when you make the right choices. Order is alphabetical, never a ranking; every game still has an edge, so the expected result over time is a loss.
| Game | House edge (best play) | Best bet | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | ~0.5% with basic strategy | Follow basic strategy; choose 3:2 tables | Medium |
| Roulette | 2.70% (European) · 1.35% (French even-money) | European or French wheel; avoid American (5.26%) | Low |
| Baccarat | 1.06% on Banker | Banker; never the Tie (~14%) | Low |
House-edge figures are the standard odds for each game on its best bet, and depend on the rules (deck count, payouts, wheel type). Always check the specific table’s rules. 18+.
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Frequently asked questions
Which casino table game has the best odds?
Blackjack has the lowest house edge — around 0.5% if you play basic strategy correctly — followed by baccarat (about 1.06% on Banker) and European roulette (2.70%). But every table game still has a house edge, so the expected result over time is a loss.
Do table games have better odds than slots?
Generally the best table-game bets (blackjack basic strategy, baccarat Banker, European roulette) carry a lower house edge than a typical 96% RTP slot's 4%. But that only holds if you play the low-edge bets correctly; poor bets or bad rules can erase the advantage.
Can strategy beat a casino table game?
No. Strategy can reduce the house edge — basic strategy in blackjack, or simply choosing the low-edge bet in roulette and baccarat — but it never turns the edge in your favour. Online table games use certified RNGs (or live dealers with shuffle rules), so systems and 'patterns' don't work.