4) "Bank Bet" on Baccarat: House Edge 1.15%
The drawing rules on Baccarat will give the Bank more wins than the Player. So despite the 5% commission, the bank bet carries a very low house edge of only 1.15%. This explains both why it popular with high rolling whales and also why the casino prefers only having high limit baccarat tables.
3) "Basic Strategy" on Blackjack: House Edge 0 - 0.5%
Basic strategy is not a matter of opinion but rather it the calculated best method of play for different blackjack situations. The great thing about the basic strategy is that it turns blackjack into an almost dead even game and practically kills the casino's edge. By sticking to basic strategy you will be playing mathematically perfectly. (The only way to further improve is to start card counting).
2) Maximum Free Odds on Craps: House Edge 0.021% - 0.848%
(Depending on house rules)
The Free Odds basic strategy is mathematically the best bet possible on the craps table. It is a continuation bet on the pass line bet. That is, once the point is established, bettors can stake free odds on their pass line bet. The great thing about the free odds is that they are paid at TRUE ODDS, meaning that the house actually gets no edge on the free odds. The important thing is that the overall house edge on the pass line then gets dramatically reduced.
The amount by which you can squeeze the house edge depends on how many multiples of the pass line bet you are allowed to take free odds on. It can be anything from just 1 to an amazing 100 times. But your typical craps table with allow you to take double or triple free odds, which still gives you a great deal. Craps players who follow the free odds basic strategy should always check around to see which casino offers the best rules on free odds.
Remember though that even though you are reducing the house edge, you are increasing the volatility on your session bankroll. So make sure you strike the right balance between reducing the house edge and volatility.
1) Zero Roulette at Betfair: House Edge 0% !!!
Zero Roulette is offered online by Betfair. This is a roulette game with no zero. Straight up numbers are still paid 35 to 1 and splits are still paid even money. So players are getting paid true odds. This decimates the house edge to ZERO. This qualifies Zero Roulette as the best casino bet around.
(NOTE: Betfair is listed on the London stock exchange so plays by the book. This is great for the players but unfortunetly it means that Zero Roulette is not available from all countries. Never-the-less you check Betfair and see if it is available from your country.)
These are the 5 best casino bets as far as we know. Stick to these bets and you'll never be one of the suckers!
Good Luck
