Best Online Casino Games with Odds & Payouts | Buzz Bingo

Not all casino games offer the same win probabilities - that you may already know. In fact, the best casino games online can vary greatly in terms of expected returns due to things like payout structures and other variables. Of course, all of this impacts player involvement to a certain degree, too.

This guide covers the best casino games available for multiple categories while detailing the ones with the most appealing odds and payout potential. 

Understanding Casino Odds, RTP and House Edge

Before we get into casino games with the best odds, we must highlight a few key terms that will help you understand the overall odds for casino games.

• RTP (Return to Player)

Expressed as a percentage, this is the theoretical amount paid back to players as winnings over a very large number of plays.

For example, a slot game with 96% RTP is expected to return £96 for every £100 wagered in the long run (on average). The remaining £4 reflects the game’s theoretical 'house edge'.

• House Edge

House edge is the advantage a casino has for any given game. It is expressed as the percentage of total stakes the house expects to keep in the long run (equal to 100% - RTP).

For example, European Roulette has a house edge of approximately 2.70%. This means that the casino expects to keep around £2.70 for every £100 wagered over a very large number of bets.

• Volatility

A measure of how much short-term results can swing around the long-term average, indicating whether a game pays out frequently in small amounts or rarely in large amounts.

For example, two slots could both have 96% RTP, but the volatility could make them feel very different to play. A low-volatility game might provide several small wins over a series of spins, whereas a high-volatility game could produce long losing streaks followed by a much larger payout.

• Skill vs. Chance

The degree to which a player’s decisions and strategy (skill) can influence outcomes and expected return, as opposed to results being determined purely by randomness (chance).

Don’t forget that good odds do not guarantee consistent wins. Odds do not explicitly tell you what your results will be in any given game. And that’s because odds are always expressed as an average. Your own results will vary based on elements like volatility and the decisions you make.

Casino Games with the Best Odds

At this point, it should be pretty clear that we are addressing one specific question - what casino games have the best odds? Now, it’s time to get specific about which casino games claim this label, while also covering a few titles you may wish to explore at Buzz Bingo.

On that note, the casino games we offer that generally provide the strongest mathematical returns are as follows:

• Blackjack
• French Roulette
• Baccarat
• Video Poker

Across the board, these options have the lowest house edge and boast the highest payout frequency (based on percentage) to players. To understand these casino games with the best odds, we must go a little deeper.

Blackjack

Blackjack is known for having one of the lowest house edges [link to the Blackjack Odds and House Edge guide] in the casino when you use basic strategy - a system that tells you what moves to make for the best possible win chances. The house edge in blackjack is often around 0.5% or less (RTP ≈ 99.5%+). Your choices concerning when to hit, stand, double, split, and/or surrender change the odds in blackjack considerably.

French Roulette

Roulette odds are mostly fixed by the wheel layout. However, French roulette is widely considered one of the most player-friendly variants due to its special rules on even-money bets. These ‘special rules’ are known as La Partage and En Prison.

Thanks to La Partage rules, you only lose half of your stake if the ball lands in the zero pocket. This connects to En Prison rules as your bet is then ‘imprisoned’ for the next spin, and if you get a win, you get your money back.

Baccarat

Baccarat is essentially a game of pure chance. But the famous ‘Banker’ bet has one of the lowest house edges you’ll get with any casino game (roughly 1.06%). That’s because of how the drawing rules are structured, and in baccarat, player decisions concerning their impact on odds and possible outcomes are minimal.

You’ve even got some baccarat variations with ‘No Commission’ rules on Banker wins. Again, this adjusts the house edge - but the Banker bet always offers the most attractive odds.

Video Poker

Video poker is somewhat skill-based [link to Video Poker Strategy guide], but it still relies on the luck of the draw as to what you stand to win. In a nutshell, your decisions on which cards to hold/discard directly impact the RTP.

Additionally, some games contain special cards such as wilds and other bonus structures that impact RTP and expected returns in the long run. Prime examples of games with these extras include Deuces Wild, Double Bonus Poker, and Jacks or Better.

Whatever game you ultimately choose to play will depend on your goals, desired gaming experiences, and preferred style of play.

Which Casino Game Is Right for You?

Searching for the best online casino games is, of course, a subjective activity. Some of you will love the idea of putting your brain to work and following a strategy in a game like blackjack.

Other players will prefer a less demanding approach, for which they may want to check out our Best Slot Games to Play guide.

Ultimately, the game that’s right for you comes down to what you enjoy rather than the odds and possible payouts. That said, we’ve got a few recommendations based on certain game characteristics that we’d like to share:

Better Mathematical Odds

If finding the best-paying casino games is your main objective, you should definitely check out Buster Blackjack or Mega Fire Blaze Blackjack Live.

Bigger Jackpot Potential

Should jackpots rank at the top of your list, we suggest exploring our Age of the Gods selection of progressive jackpot titles - many boasting six-figure rewards.

Strategy-Based Gameplay

For strategy, it’s all about poker and blackjack! And that’s where Casino Hold’em Poker and Quantum Blackjack Plus stand out.

Fast-Paced Sessions

If you find yourself short on time, or you just love fast-paced action, be sure to explore Speed Baccarat or Speed Auto Roulette.

Live Dealer Experiences

Our live casino is packed with top titles. As for some of the very best, we must point out Quantum Roulette, Adventures Beyond Wonderland, and Buffalo Blitz Live.

Beginner-Friendly Games

The most beginner-friendly games we offer are certainly slots. And for an entertaining start, you may wish to spin the reels of The Goonies Cash Inferno, Triple Train Express, or Big Bass Blast.

Regardless of our recommendations, once again, we encourage you to make choices based on your goals, desired experiences, and gaming preferences.