Where skill changes the edge
| Game | Edge played well | Edge played badly |
|---|---|---|
| Blackjack (3:2, good rules) | About 0.5% | 2% or more |
| Jacks or Better 9/6 | About 0.46% | 3% or more |
| Pai Gow Poker | About 1.5% | Higher |
| Poker (player vs player) | Rake only, beatable | Losses to better players |
Where only bet choice matters
| Game | Cheapest bet | Most expensive bet |
|---|---|---|
| Baccarat | Banker 1.06% | Tie 14.36% |
| Craps | Don't Pass 1.36%, plus odds bets at 0% | Any Seven 16.67% |
| European roulette | Every bet 2.70% | Every bet 2.70% |
| Sic Bo | Big or Small 2.78% | Specific triple, often over 15% |
Habits of advanced players
- They track results, not feelings, and know their hourly cost.
- They read the paytable and rules before each new variant.
- They skip side bets and systems.
- They use limits like everyone else. See playing like a professional.