Table Games
Table games are dealer-run casino classics — roulette, baccarat, craps and sic bo — played against fixed published odds rather than against other players, with house edges ranging from around 1% to over 5% depending on the game and bet.
| Examples | Roulette, baccarat, craps, sic bo |
|---|---|
| Played Against | The house (fixed odds) |
| House Edge Range | ~1.06% (baccarat banker) to 5.26% (American roulette) |
| Skill Element | Mostly none; bet selection matters |
What counts as a table game
Table games are the felt-and-dealer games at the heart of any casino floor: roulette’s spinning wheel, the card draws of baccarat, the dice action of craps, and the three-dice game sic bo. They share a common structure — players bet on outcomes, a dealer runs the round, and winning bets pay at fixed odds set just below the true probability. That gap is where the house edge lives.
Odds across the table
The house edge varies sharply by game and by bet. European single-zero roulette carries a 2.70% edge on every bet; the American double-zero wheel nearly doubles that to 5.26%. Baccarat’s banker bet is one of the best in the house at about 1.06%, while its tie bet is one of the worst at 14% or more. Craps spans a similar range: the pass line is around 1.4%, but many proposition bets exceed 10%. The lesson is consistent — the game matters, but the specific bet matters more.
Frequently asked questions
Which table game has the lowest house edge?
Baccarat's banker bet, at roughly 1.06%, is among the lowest on the floor, closely followed by the craps pass/come line and single-zero roulette.
Is there any skill in table games?
Most table games are pure chance once the bet is placed, but choosing low-edge bets and avoiding high-edge side bets meaningfully changes your long-run cost.
Sources
- Published game rules
- Probability theory
- Standard house-edge tables