European vs American wheel, odds per bet
Crypto casino games: house edge, odds and where to play
Crypto casinos run the same classic games as other casinos, plus their own originals such as dice, limbo and plinko. The house edge decides what a game costs you over time; the coin you play with does not change it.
The table below puts the classic games and crypto dice side by side, with the cost of 100 bets of $1 at each edge.
18+ only
House edge per game
Worked in dollars
Casino games in four numbers
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2.70%
House edge on European roulette (one zero): 1 in 37. That is $2.70 lost on average per 100 bets of $1.
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5.26%
House edge on American roulette (two zeros), almost twice the single-zero wheel.
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1.06%
House edge on the banker bet in baccarat with 8 decks; the tie bet at 8 to 1 carries 14.36%.
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1.39 points
What a 6:5 blackjack payout adds to the house edge compared with 3:2.
Compare
What each game costs you
Average loss for 100 bets of $1 at the game's house edge. Results of a single session vary widely.
The bet you choose matters more than the game. In baccarat the banker bet costs about $1.06 per 100 bets of $1; the tie bet costs about $14.36.
| Game | House edge | Cost per 100 bets of $1 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roulette (European) | 2.70% | $2.70 | One zero; avoid the double-zero wheel |
| Roulette (American) | 5.26% | $5.26 | Two zeros |
| Baccarat, banker bet | 1.06% | $1.06 | 8 decks, 5% commission |
| Baccarat, tie bet (8 to 1) | 14.36% | $14.36 | The costliest common bet |
| Blackjack | Depends on rules | Depends on rules | Basic strategy keeps it low; 6:5 payout adds 1.39 points |
| Poker | No house edge | Rake instead | You play other players; the casino takes a rake |
| Crypto dice | Set by the casino | Edge × $100 | Shown in the game's info; check before you play |
Roulette: 1/37 and 2/38. Baccarat and the 6:5 blackjack rule: Wizard of Odds (wizardofodds.com), read 7 Oct 2026. Cost per 100 bets = house edge × $100, an average over many bets.
What it means
House edge in practice
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The fact
The edge is a long-run average.
What it meansIn one session you can win or lose far more than the average.
Do thisSet a session budget and stop when it is gone.
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The fact
Crypto does not change the edge.
What it meansA game costs the same in BTC, USDT or dollars; a coin price move adds a separate swing.
Do thisPlay in a stablecoin if you want to see results without price moves.
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The fact
Bonus wagering multiplies the cost.
What it meansPlaying $4,000 through a game with a 2.70% edge costs about $108 on average.
Do thisWork out the wagering cost before you accept a bonus.
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Crypto casino games FAQ
Which casino game has the lowest house edge?
Among the classic games, blackjack with basic strategy and good rules, and the banker bet in baccarat (1.06% with 8 decks). Crypto originals let the casino set the edge, so check the game's info page.
Do crypto casinos have better odds?
The coin does not change the odds. Some crypto originals run at a low edge, but each casino sets its own, and the edge is shown in the game's info or fairness page.
What is provably fair?
A method that lets you recompute each result from a server seed, your client seed and a counter. It proves the result was not changed; the house edge still applies.
Can I play live dealer games with crypto?
Many crypto casinos offer live tables you fund with crypto. See live crypto casinos.