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BlackjackHow online blackjack works, and which rules raise or lower the house edge.RouletteThe three roulette wheels, what each bet pays and which bet to avoid.Live dealerHow live dealer games reach your screen, who approves them and how they differ from digital games.Video pokerHow video poker works, why the pay table matters and what good strategy adds.CrapsHow a craps round works, and which bets are best and worst for you.BaccaratHow baccarat is scored, why the banker bet is cheapest and why to skip the tie.Sic boHow sic bo works with three dice, and how widely its bets vary in cost.Where can you play online casino games for real money?
At a state-licensed online casino, if you are physically in one of the seven states that allow them. On November 9, 2026, the top three on our InsideCasino Score were Fanatics Casino, Golden Nugget Casino and Bally Casino. See the full list of the best online casinos for real money, and check each casino's lobby, because game lists differ by state.
Which online casino games have the lowest house edge?
Blackjack, some baccarat bets, craps pass line bets and full-pay video poker have the lowest edge, when you play well. These figures come from Wizard of Odds and assume best or near-best play.
| Game | Bet or rules | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | Liberal Vegas rules | 0.28% |
| Blackjack | Atlantic City rules | 0.43% |
| Video poker | Jacks or Better, full pay | 0.46% |
| Baccarat | Banker | 1.06% |
| Baccarat | Player | 1.24% |
| Craps | Pass or come | 1.41% |
| Roulette | Single zero | 2.70% |
| Three Card Poker | Ante and play | 3.37% |
| Roulette | Double zero | 5.26% |
| Three Card Poker | Pairplus | 7.28% |
| Baccarat | Tie | 14.36% |
| Slots | Varies by machine | 2% to 15% |
| Sic bo | Varies by bet | 2.78% to 33.33% |
What does house edge mean?
The house edge is the average share of each bet the casino expects to keep over time. On a 5.26% game, the average loss is about $5.26 per $100 bet. Rules and pay tables move the number, so the same game can differ between casinos. A long-run average says little about one session.
How do slots compare with table games?
Slots usually carry a higher edge, and it varies by game. Table games have fixed rules that make the math easier to check. In Michigan, house-banked games must be built to return at least 80% to players unless the board authorizes otherwise. See how games are tested.
What are live dealer games?
Live dealer games stream a real dealer from a studio, and you bet on screen. Michigan calls them live games, requires written board approval and an approved provider, and expects the studio to be in Michigan unless the board agrees otherwise. The house edge depends on the game and its rules, as with other table games.
What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 9, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- Wizard of Odds: house edge of casino games compared
- Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.633b: game approval standards (Cornell LII)
- Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.639b: live games (Cornell LII)