How to play
Eighteen games, each in five steps, with what it pays, a sample round and the mistake to avoid.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Easiest: slots, roulette, baccarat.
- Lowest cost: blackjack, played well.
- Every game has a help screen.
- Start at the minimum stake.
Eighteen games
EasySlotsPress spin; matching symbols on paylines or ways pay.EasyRouletteBet on where the ball will land; the wheel decides.Some decisionsBlackjackGet closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.EasyBaccaratBet on which of two hands will be closer to nine.Some decisionsLive casinoPlay real tables by video, with a real dealer.EasyGame showsBet on where a wheel will stop; bonus rounds can multiply wins.HarderVideo pokerDraw to make the best five-card poker hand; a pay table sets the prizes.HarderCrapsBet on the roll of two dice.EasySlingoSpin numbers to mark off a bingo-style card.Some decisionsCasino pokerPlay a poker hand against the dealer, not other players.EasySic BoBet on the roll of three dice.EasyKenoPick numbers and see how many are drawn.EasyScratch cardsReveal panels to see if you have won.EasyEuropean rouletteRoulette on a wheel with one zero.EasyLive rouletteRoulette with a real wheel and dealer on video.Some decisionsLive blackjackBlackjack against a real dealer on video.Some decisionsMegaways slotsSlots where the number of symbols on each reel changes every spin.EasyJackpot slotsSlots with a prize pool that grows until someone wins it.
At a glance
| Game | Difficulty | House edge | First bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slots | Easy | About 4% | Starburst is a gentle first slot |
| Roulette | Easy | 2.70% (single zero) | Start with even-money outside bets such as red or black |
| Blackjack | Some decisions | About 0.5% | Stand on 17 or more; hit 12 to 16 when the dealer shows 7 or higher; always split aces and eights; never take insurance |
| Baccarat | Easy | 1.06% on banker | Bet banker at a flat stake |
| Live casino | Some decisions | As the game played | Live roulette is the easiest live game to join |
| Game shows | Easy | Roughly 3% to 5% | Bet on the frequent, low-paying segments to stay in the game longer |
| Video poker | Harder | About 0.5% (full pay) | Play Jacks or Better and keep any pair of jacks or higher |
| Craps | Harder | 1.41% on the pass line | Stay on the pass line and take odds, which carry no house edge at all |
| Slingo | Easy | About 5% | Decide before you start whether you will buy extra spins, and stick to it |
| Casino poker | Some decisions | About 2% to 3.5% | In Three Card Poker, play queen-six-four or better and fold anything worse |
| Sic Bo | Easy | 2.78% on small or big | Small or big |
| Keno | Easy | Often 5% or more | Pick four to six numbers; the pay tables are easiest to follow |
| Scratch cards | Easy | Often 5% or more | Choose the card with the highest published RTP, shown in its information panel |
| European roulette | Easy | 2.70% | Red or black at the minimum stake |
| Live roulette | Easy | 2.70% (single zero) | An even-money outside bet while you get used to the timer |
| Live blackjack | Some decisions | About 0.5% | Stand on 17 or more and never take insurance |
| Megaways slots | Some decisions | About 4% | The minimum stake |
| Jackpot slots | Easy | Higher than standard slots | Play at a stake you would use on any slot |
Understand before you play
- Read a slot paytable
- Understand RTP
- Understand volatility
- Place roulette bets
- Use blackjack basic strategy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest casino game to play?
Slots, roulette and baccarat need no decisions.
Which game costs least?
Blackjack with basic strategy, at about 0.5%.
Can I practise free?
Often, in demo mode.