Re: Video Poker vs the tables
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:52 am
The 80 to 85% rate is a "hold" calculation based on chips cashed out as a % of buy-ins. It's hard to find any table bet with a >15% house edge. A few of the side bets maybe.ajs1956 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:03 amWhen I check the actual payback for table games (based on reports filed with state agencies) the returns are usually between 80 to 85%. That's probably more of an indictment of the players than the games, but shows that if you play table games make sure you know what you're doing. I think most should pay at least 99% if you know what you're doing.
I'm not sure it's true that MOST table games have 99% EV potential. Blackjack is the obvious one. Possibly craps, depending on how you consider the odds bet.
A few casino games can exceed 100% with benefits, but most gamblers are ill-equipped.
Nevada has probably the best video poker, although of course you have to be selective. Blackjack may be a better option elsewhere. Nevada's blackjack games aren't really anything special as far as I know.
The poker tables (live poker) can be profitable for a prepared player. Lately it may be more difficult to find full tables of 9. Short-handed tables may require more skill.