To maximize your chances of winning, you must absolutely avoid games that carry a massive casino advantage.

The ‘house edge’ dictates exactly how much money the casino expects to keep from every wager over the long term.

Why Blackjack Offers the Best Odds

When played flawlessly, traditional blackjack offers the absolute lowest house edge in the entire building.

If you play based on ‘gut feeling’ rather than math, the house edge skyrockets to over 2%.

• Rules like ‘Dealer stands on soft 17’ lower the house edge further in your favor
• If surrender is allowed, use it mathematically to save half your bet on terrible hands
• Print out a basic strategy card and keep it on the table; casinos legally allow you to use them

Baccarat and Video Poker

James Bond’s favorite game is essentially a coin flip where the casino only takes a microscopic advantage.

Alternatively, certain variations of Video Poker (like 9/6 Jacks or Better) offer an edge of less than 0.5%.

Ultimately, doing a little bit of research before you sit down can save you hundreds of dollars.