The Odds Must Be Crazy
Just knowing where to play is half the battle
by J. Phillip VogelGood fortune often inspires people to fall back on that old adage, ”I was just in the right place, at the right time.” And when it comes to casino gambling, there’s no question that location and timing play at least some small part in success. Haven’t you ever stopped and won on a slot that just happened to catch your eye? Or perhaps you’ve taken a seat at a blackjack table just as the deck was favorable for the player?
We all know that you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) rely on such factors as a means of success in the long run. It’s skill, self-control, and proper money management techniques that serve as the key ingredients to profitable gaming. And part of fulfilling the skill requirement involves knowing which games offer the best shot of winning.
In many cases the house’s edge for a specific game is identical regardless of where you play. But sometimes that game’s vigorish can differ drastically from one casino to the next.
Unfortunately, in traditional casinos players are often at the mercy of location and don’t have the luxury of choosing a better version. But in the online gambling realm, there are no such constraints and players are free to seek sites that offer the very best bets.
With that in mind, here’s a list of the best game versions in online gambling as well as select sites that offer them.
Oldies But Goodies
Games like Blackjack and Video Poker are part of the short list of casino gambling’s all-time favorite games. And with good reason. Each of these gaming mainstays offer high octane gambling excitement with a relatively low house edge. But where can you find the best odds? Let’s find out.|
Game
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Standard Vigorish
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Lowest House Edge Online
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Software provider
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Site(s) featuring minimal vigorish
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| Baccara t | ||||
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Banker |
1.01% to 1.06% | 0.55% | Kismet | Harrods Casino |
| Player | 1.24% to 1.29% | 1.24% | Boss Media, Cryptologic, OddsOn, Random Logic | |
| Tie | 14.4% | 4.92% | Real Time Gaming |
iNetBet
Bodog Casino |
| Blackjack | ||||
| Eight deck | 0.43% to 0.49% | 0.37% | Microgaming | |
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Six deck |
0.46% to 0.56% | 0.16% | Blue Chip Games | Pinnacle Casino |
| Four Deck | 0.40% to 0.73% | 0.36% | Microgaming |
Captain Cooks Casino
Royal Vegas Casino |
| Two Deck | 0.40% to 0.73% | 0.34% | Real Time Gaming |
Bodog Casino
Geisha Lounge |
| Single deck | 0.11% to 0.48% | 0.07% | Cryptologic | VIP Casino |
| Craps | ||||
| Pass/Come + Odds | 2X Odds—0.61% | 100X Odds-- 0.02% | Unified Gaming* | 5Dimes Sportsbook |
| Don’t Pass/Don’t Come + Odds | 2X Odds—0.46% | 100X-- Odds0.014% | Unified Gaming* | 5Dimes Sportsbook |
| Roulette | ||||
| Double zero | 5.26% | 5.26% | Microgaming,World Gaming, Unified Gaming, Blue Chip, Real Time Gaming | |
| Single zero | 2.70% | 1.35% on even money bets | Cryptologic | |
| Video Poker | Return | Software by | Sites | |
| Pick ‘em Poker | 99.9% | Real Time Gaming |
King Solomon’s Casino
Bodog Casino |
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| Jacks or Better | 99.5% | Boss Media, Net Entertainment, Blue Chip, Microgaming, OddsON, Playtech |
Vegas Red Casino
William Hill Casino King Neptune’s Casino |
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| All American | 99.4% | Microgaming |
Spin Palace Casino
Grand Hotel Casino Floridita Club Casino |
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| Aces & Faces (1,4,10 and 50 play) | 99.3% | Microgaming, Playtech, OddsON |
Hot Pepper Casino
Spin Palace Casino Mapau Casino |
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| Bonus Spades | 99.3% | Unified Gaming |
Gambler’s Palace Casino
5Dimes Sportsbook |
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| Double Bonus | 99.1% | Cryptologic, Net Entertainment |
Cherry Casino
VIP Casino |
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| Tens or Better | 99.1% | Microgaming, Boss Media |
Pharaoh’s Casino
The Gaming Club Gold Club Casino |
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| *Promotional—Offered on Thursdays | ||||
Poker, Poker, and More Poker
To capitalize on poker’s current explosion of popularity most online casinos have put their own poker variations front and center. But as you’ll see, it’s often difficult to find a game that offers a low house edge. Here’s a breakdown of the more common versions you’re likely to encounter online, and where you can find the best of ‘em.
Game
Standard Vigorish
Lowest House Edge Online
Software by
Site(s) featuring minimal vigorish
Caribbean Stud*
5.22%
3.35%
Blue Chip
Pinnacle Casino
Casino Hold ‘em
2.16%
2.16%
Real Time Gaming, Net Entertainment, Playtech
Bodog Casino
Kiwi Casino
Let it Ride**
3.51%
3.51%
Real Time Gaming, Microgaming, Playtech, Net Entertainment, OddsON, World Gaming
Cherry Casino
Portofino Casino
Caribbean Gold Casino
Three Card Poker***
Ante
3.37%
3.24%
Kismet
Harrods Casino
Red Lounge Casino
Pair Plus
2.32%
2.32%
Cryptologic, OddsON, Real Time Gaming, Playtech
The Sands of the Caribbean Casino
InterCasino
Pai Gow
2.85%
1.46%
Unified Gaming
5Dimes Sportsbook
Gambler’s Palace Casino
Red Dog
3.16%
3.08%
Real Time Gaming
Bodog Casino
* Also called Bermuda Poker, Caribbean Poker
**Also called Free Ride, Let ‘em Ride, Poker Pursuit
***Also called Tri-Card Poker, Poker Three
There you have it, a breakdown of some of the best, lowest-edge game versions in online gambling today. While playing these won’t make up for a lack of skill or poor play, under optimal conditions—that is, perfect play—the lower house edge will help to keep you in the game longer and give you the best shot at walking away a winner.
J. Phillip Vogel’s Website is: www.theopn.com
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