Casinos have become a huge part of online gambling, and are widely considered to be second in popularity after poker. With the latest developments in internet gambling software, casinos can provide a wide range of games to choose from.

But, as not all games will offer the same odds, understanding which to choose will be vital for those looking to get more out of their online gambling. The odds for casino games can differ dramatically and there are some games that should be avoided at all costs.

Understanding odds may seem difficult at first, but it does become easier the more you play. Blackjack is perhaps the best casino game for providing a good return, but different bets will reduce the odds significantly (such as ‘insurance’ bets). Basic blackjack strategy can lower a casino’s advantage to 0.8%, but card counting (only allowed by using memory alone) can actually switch the favour to the player, giving an advantage of 1% to 2%.

Craps is another game popular with experienced online gambling enthusiasts, as certain wagers can offer a more realistic advantage to the player. ‘Pass’ and ‘Don’t Pass’ bets reduce the casino’s advantage to 1.14%, but ones to avoid are ‘Proposition’ bets, which can put the casino at a 16.7% higher advantage.

Of course, some games don’t offer a fair contest, no matter what strategy you choose to play with. Caribbean stud poker can have a casino advantage of 26%, while for the numbers game keno it can reach as high as 30%.

May 07 2010