If you’re looking to stretch your bankroll and maximize your chances of winning, choosing the right casino game is key. While no game can beat the house in the long run, these seven favorites offer some of the lowest house edges in the casino.

1. Blackjack (House Edge: ~0.5%)

With optimal basic strategy, blackjack can boast a house edge as low as 0.5%. By learning when to hit, stand, split, or double down, you can dramatically improve your odds compared to most other games.

2. Craps – Don’t Pass/Don’t Come Bets (House Edge: 1.36%)

While the Pass Line bet sits at 1.41%, wagering on Don’t Pass or Don’t Come drops the edge to about 1.36%. These “bet against the shooter” options are often overlooked but offer better value.

3. Baccarat – Banker Bet (House Edge: 1.06%)

Baccarat’s simplicity makes it a go-to for many. Betting on the Banker yields the lowest edge—around 1.06% after the standard 5% commission—making it one of the friendliest table games for players.

4. Video Poker – “Jacks or Better” (House Edge: ~0.46%)

Full-pay Jacks or Better machines, when played with perfect strategy, can have a house edge below 0.5%. The key is using an optimal strategy chart and always playing the maximum five coins to unlock the top payout tier.

5. Spanish 21 (House Edge: ~0.4%)

A blackjack variant where all 10s are removed but liberal rules (late surrender, double after split, bonus payouts) give savvy players a house edge as low as 0.4%.

6. French Roulette (House Edge: 1.35%)

French Roulette features the “La Partage” rule: if the ball lands on zero, you get half your even-money bet back. This cuts the edge on red/black, odd/even, and high/low bets to just 1.35%.

7. Pai Gow Poker (House Edge: ~1.46%)

Pai Gow Poker’s slow pace and the push-heavy nature make its house edge around 1.46%. Since you’re often pushing rather than losing, your bankroll lasts longer.