Question 1

Which online casino table games have the best odds?

Accepted Answer

Full-pay video poker (9/6 Jacks or Better, ~0.46% house edge) and baccarat's Banker bet (~1.06%) are the best, followed by craps' Pass line (~1.41%). All of them beat slots, which typically run a 4–10% edge. Keno and most side bets are the worst — avoid them.

Question 2

Why do so few Canadian casinos offer video poker?

Accepted Answer

Because it's the highest-paying game in the building, and that makes it low-margin for operators. Only 15 of the 68 casinos we track carry it at all, and most that do recycle a handful of IGT titles. It's also commonly excluded from bonus wagering for the same reason — the house edge is too thin.

Question 3

Does the video poker pay table really matter?

Accepted Answer

Hugely — it's the whole game. A "9/6" Jacks or Better machine (9 coins for a full house, 6 for a flush) returns 99.54%; an "8/5" version of the exact same game returns 97.30%. Same rules, same strategy, but ~2.2% worse. Always check the pay table before you play.

Question 4

Is baccarat hard to play?

Accepted Answer

No — it's the simplest table game there is. You only choose Banker, Player or Tie; the cards draw by a fixed rule with no decisions to make. Bet Banker for the lowest house edge (1.06%), skip the Tie, and that's the whole strategy.

Question 5

Are RNG table games different from live dealer ones?

Accepted Answer

The odds are the same — an RNG table uses a certified random generator in place of a real dealer's cards or dice, so the house edge is identical for the same rules. RNG games are instant, solo and play at your pace with lower minimums; live games are streamed with a real dealer but you wait for the table. For streamed versions, see our live-dealer guide.

Question 6

Where are blackjack and roulette covered?

Accepted Answer

Blackjack and roulette are the two biggest table games, so they get their own dedicated guides rather than sharing this hub. This page covers the rest of the RNG table floor — baccarat, video poker, craps, casino hold'em and the specialty games.

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