Start with your budget and time
- Risk: high-volatility slots and long-shot bets pay rarely but big; even-money table bets swing less.
- Company: live dealer tables and poker are social; slots and RNG tables are solitary and faster.
- Time: fast games use a budget faster at the same stake. A R10 slot spin every four seconds is R9,000 an hour of turnover.
Compare RTP and house edge
RTP is the share of stakes a game returns over the long run; house edge is the rest. A 96% slot keeps R4 of every R100 wagered on average. Studios often release slots in several RTP versions, and the casino picks one, so open the game's help screen to see the version you are playing.
The main game types
| Type | Decisions | Typical edge | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slots | Stake only | 2% to 6% | Very fast |
| Roulette | Which bet | 2.7% (European) | Medium |
| Blackjack | Every hand | about 0.5% with strategy | Medium |
| Baccarat | Which side | 1.06% banker | Fast |
| Craps | Which bet | 1.4% on the line | Medium |
| Sic bo | Which bet | 2.78% big/small, more elsewhere | Fast |
Narrow it down
- Drop games whose pace or swings do not fit your budget.
- Play two or three in demo mode.
- Pick one and play it at the lowest stake for a session before you raise it.