House Edge Comparison: Cost per Hour by Game
Compare every common casino bet side by side, sort by edge or hourly cost, and set your own stake to see what an hour of play costs.
Bets per hour are typical-pace assumptions, not measured facts: blackjack 70, roulette 40, slots and video poker 600.
| # | Game and bet | House edge | Relative size | Cost per hour | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackjackBasic strategy · 1 deck, S17, DAS, 3:2Player advantage (WoO expected return +0.1839%) | −0.18% | −$1.2670/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 2 | CrapsFree odds | 0.00% | $0.0030/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 3 | BlackjackBasic strategy · Liberal Vegas: S17, DOA, DAS, RSA, late surrender | 0.28% | $1.9670/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 4 | BlackjackBasic strategy · 6 decks, S17, DAS, resplit to 4 (not aces), no surrenderExact WoO figure 0.4026% | 0.40% | $2.8070/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 5 | Spanish 21Basic strategy · Dealer stands on soft 17 | 0.40% | $2.8070/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 6 | Video pokerJacks or Better 9/6 (full pay), optimal playReturn 99.54% | 0.46% | $27.60600/h video poker | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 7 | BlackjackBasic strategy · 6 decks, H17, DAS, resplit to 4 (not aces), no surrenderExact WoO figure 0.6151% | 0.62% | $4.3470/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 8 | BlackjackBasic strategy · 8 decks, H17, DAS, resplit to 4 (not aces), no surrenderExact WoO figure 0.6444% | 0.64% | $4.4870/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 9 | Spanish 21Basic strategy · Dealer hits soft 17 | 0.76% | $5.3270/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 10 | EZ BaccaratBanker (no commission, 3-card 7 pushes) · 8 decks | 1.02% | $7.3472/h baccarat | lasvegasadvisor.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 11 | BaccaratBanker (5% commission) · 8 decks | 1.06% | $7.6372/h baccarat | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 12 | BaccaratPlayer · 8 decks | 1.24% | $8.9372/h baccarat | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 13 | French rouletteEven-money with La Partage | 1.35% | $5.4040/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 14 | CrapsDon't pass / don't come | 1.36% | $4.0830/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 15 | French rouletteEven-money with En Prison (single imprisonment) | 1.39% | $5.5640/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 16 | CrapsPass / come | 1.41% | $4.2330/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 17 | Pai Gow PokerPlayer, house wayOne-on-one vs dealer, banking half the time | 1.46% | $7.3050/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 18 | CrapsPlace 6 or 8 | 1.52% | $4.5630/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 19 | Ultimate Texas Hold'emAnte (optimal play) | 2.19% | $10.9550/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 20 | European rouletteAny bet | 2.70% | $10.8040/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 21 | CrapsField (3:1 on 12) | 2.78% | $8.3430/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 22 | Red DogSix decks | 2.80% | $14.0050/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 23 | Casino WarGo to war on ties | 2.88% | $18.7265/h casino war | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 24 | Blackjack side bet21+3 (9:1 all hands) · 6 decks | 3.24% | $22.6870/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 25 | Three Card PokerAnte & Play | 3.37% | $16.8550/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 26 | Dream Catcher (live)Number 10Rules reconstructed by WoO, not an official Evolution document | 3.42% | $13.6840/h money wheels | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 27 | Let It RideBase game | 3.51% | $17.5550/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 28 | BaccaratTie (pays 9:1) · 8 decks | 4.84% | $34.8572/h baccarat | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 29 | Caribbean Stud PokerAnte | 5.22% | $26.1050/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 30 | American rouletteAny bet except five-number | 5.26% | $21.0440/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 31 | CrapsField (2:1 on 12) | 5.56% | $16.6830/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 32 | Blackjack side betPerfect Pairs 25/12/6 · 6 decks | 6.11% | $42.7770/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 33 | Blackjack side betBust It (Evolution Infinite Blackjack) · 8 decks, S17 | 6.18% | $43.2670/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 34 | Three Card PokerPair Plus | 7.28% | $36.4050/h poker table games | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 35 | BlackjackInsurance (6 decks) | 7.40% | $51.8070/h blackjack | computed: 1 - 3 x 96/3112026-10-08 | |
| 36 | EZ BaccaratDragon 7 (40:1) · 8 decks | 7.61% | $54.7972/h baccarat | lasvegasadvisor.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 37 | Triple-zero rouletteAny bet | 7.69% | $30.7640/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 38 | American rouletteFive-number (0-00-1-2-3) | 7.89% | $31.5640/h roulette | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 39 | Slot machinesTypical rangeRange from one major manufacturer | 2–15% | $120.00–$900.00600/h slots | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 40 | CrapsHard 6 or 8 | 9.09% | $27.2730/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 41 | EZ BaccaratPanda 8 (25:1) · 8 decks | 10.19% | $73.3772/h baccarat | lasvegasadvisor.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 42 | BaccaratPlayer/Banker Pair (11:1) · 8 decks | 10.36% | $74.5972/h baccarat | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 43 | CrapsAny craps | 11.11% | $33.3330/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 44 | Big Six wheel$1 symbol | 11.11% | $44.4440/h money wheels | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 45 | BaccaratTie (pays 8:1) · 8 decks | 14.36% | $103.3972/h baccarat | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 46 | CrapsAny seven | 16.67% | $50.0130/h craps | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 47 | Casino WarTie bet | 18.65% | $121.2265/h casino war | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 48 | Big Six wheelJoker / logo | 24.07% | $96.2840/h money wheels | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 49 | Blackjack side betLucky Ladies (1000/125/19/9/4) · 6 decks | 24.71% | $172.9770/h blackjack | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 | |
| 50 | KenoTypical range | 25–29% | $50.00–$58.0020/h keno | wizardofodds.com (opens in a new tab)2026-08-03 | |
| 51 | Lottery (US Powerball)TicketPrize pool is 50% of sales by rule; long-run average, varies with jackpot rollovers | 50.00% | $5.001/h lottery | oregon.public.law (opens in a new tab)2026-10-08 |
Same $10, very different prices
Blackjack with basic strategy (0.40%) costs about $2.80 an hour at $10 a hand. A slot at 2–15% and 600 spins an hour costs $120.00–$900.00.
How it works
- Every figure is a published or exactly computed house edge, with its source linked.
- Set your stake per bet. Cost per hour multiplies the edge by your stake and a typical number of bets per hour for that game.
- Sort by house edge, cost per hour or game. Ranges (slots, keno) sort by their midpoint.
What the maths says
The house edge is the share of every bet the casino expects to keep over the long run. It is fixed by the rules and payouts, so no betting pattern changes it. Expected cost per hour is simply edge × stake × bets per hour.
Speed matters as much as the edge. A slot with a low-looking edge can cost more per hour than a roulette table, because you place far more bets. The pace figures here are typical assumptions; your own pace changes the result in proportion.
Figures marked as computed are reproduced by this site's exact engines and agree with the cited source. Blackjack figures depend on the table rules; the strategy chart recalculates the edge for any rule set.