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RTP & House Edge Explained: Best Casino Odds

What RTP means, how house edge works, and which casino games have the best odds. 1-800-GAMBLER.

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What RTP Means

RTP (return-to-player) is the long-run payback of a game. A 96% RTP slot returns $96 per $100 wagered on average over millions of spins. The remainder is the house edge.

GameRTPHouse edge
Blackjack~99.5%~0.5%
Video poker (9/6)~99.5%~0.5%
European roulette~97.3%~2.7%
Slots (avg)94–97%3–6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good RTP?

96%+ for slots. Blackjack and video poker offer ~99.5% with correct strategy.

Marcus Delgado
Marcus Delgado
Lead Casino Analyst · Las Vegas, NV

Marcus has covered offshore and regulated iGaming for 11 years, personally funding and testing 200+ casino accounts. He specializes in bonus math, RTP audits and payout-speed benchmarking, and times every withdrawal himself.

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