Which casino game has the lowest house edge in Las Vegas?

Single-deck 3:2 blackjack played with basic strategy offers the lowest house edge at 0.15% to 0.50%. Craps pass line wagers backed by maximum odds (3-4-5x) also reduce the overall house edge to under 0.40%.

What is the difference between 3:2 and 6:5 blackjack payouts?

A 3:2 table pays $15 on a $10 natural blackjack, whereas a 6:5 table pays only $12. This increases the casino's house edge by 1.39%, nearly quadrupling player bankroll drain over time.

How is expected hourly loss calculated in casino gaming?

Expected Hourly Loss is calculated as: Average Bet ($) × Hands or Decisions per Hour × Casino House Edge (%). For example, a $25 bettor playing 70 hands/hour on a 1.89% 6:5 blackjack game expects to lose $33.08 per hour.

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The Hourly Expected Loss Formula

          Expected Hourly Loss = Average Bet ($) × Hands / Spins Per Hour × House Edge (%)
        

Casino Game House Edge & RTP Comparison Table

Casino Game & Bet Variant	House Edge (%)	Player RTP (%)	Hands / Hour	Hourly Loss ($25 Bet)
Blackjack (Single Deck, 3:2, Basic Strategy)	0.15% – 0.50%	99.50%	70	$4.38 / hr
Blackjack (6:5 Shoe Trap)	1.89%	98.11%	70	$33.08 / hr
Craps (Pass Line with 3-4-5x Odds)	0.37%	99.63%	100	$9.25 / hr
Baccarat (Banker Bet - 5% Commission)	1.06%	98.94%	80	$21.20 / hr
Roulette (European Single-Zero 0)	2.70%	97.30%	50	$33.75 / hr
Roulette (American Double-Zero 00)	5.26%	94.74%	50	$65.75 / hr
Roulette (Sands Triple-Zero 000 Trap)	7.69%	92.31%	50	$96.13 / hr