Odds & Edge
Where a slot shows its volatility, and what the three bands mean
Low, medium and high describe the shape of a game’s results, not its generosity. Where the band is printed, and how to read it off the paytable.
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Odds & Edge
The arithmetic under the felt does not care how the hand feels. House edge, return to player, hit frequency and variance decide what a game gives back over a long run, and none of it is printed anywhere near the table. These pieces work the numbers through on the games people actually play, and say where an edge exists and where it does not.
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What a stated return of 96.5 per cent gives back over 500 spins
Five hundred spins at fifty pence is a stake of two hundred and fifty pounds. The expected loss is under nine pounds — and the smallest number in the session.
Odds & Edge
The two roulette rules that halve the edge on even-money bets
La partage returns half the stake when zero lands; en prison gives the bet one more spin. Neither is a bonus, and they are not the same number.
Odds & Edge
The craps odds bet: the one wager on the table with no built-in edge
Behind a point, the odds bet pays exactly what the point is worth. Three derivations, and what adding it to a ten-pound pass line does to the real cost.
Odds & Edge
Megaways and cluster pays: what the mechanic changes about a spin
Variable reel heights and adjacency wins change how a stake is resolved, not how much it returns. What 117,649 ways is actually counting.
House edge and RTP: the same game, two different numbers
A house edge of 2.70 per cent and a return of 97.30 per cent are one measurement written twice. The arithmetic, and where the two figures part company.
Poker Terms Gap Hand Gut Shot Implied Odds Drawing Dead and Dead Money
Keep up to speed with poker's jargon. 'Gap hand', 'gut-shot', 'implied odds', 'drawing dead' and 'dead money' are explained simply.
Poker: The Raiser's Edge
Walking the razor's edge in poker means staying alert to these habitual patterns of play. If you can be a razor sharp poker player you will defintely get the 'raiser's edge' and win more games. Here's how
Poker FAQ: Seven Card Stud, Probability Theory and Improvisation
We answer more of your poker questions today by looking at the difference between hold'em and seven card stud, the science of probability theory and what makes a good poker player a great poker player.
How to calculate whether or not you have a premium starting hand.
Introducing a simple numerical system you can use to easily check whether or not you have a premium starting hand in Texas Hold'em poker.
Poker Outs, Openers, and Seven Card Stud
Learn about poker "outs", "openers" and seven card stud in our latest answers to your Frequently Asked Poker Questions.
Is poker a game of chance or skill?
IS POKER JUST A GAME OF CHANCE OR SKILL? Do you need luck or wits to win at poker? We take a look.
Poker Odds: Count Your Outs After The Flop
TO CALCULATE YOUR POKER ODDS: COUNT YOUR OUTS AFTER THE FLOP. A quick way of calculating your winning poker odds following the flop.
How To Improve Your Poker Odds Playing Full Tables
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR POKER ODDS PLAYING AT FULL TABLES. The poker strategy that pays off with the big winning pots. Plus an insight into Omaha poker.
Playing The Percentage Game In Poker
PLAYING THE PERCENTAGE GAME IN POKER. Why poker newbies must make the percentages work in their favour. Plus, we explore the poker strategy of 'slow play' or slow playing.
When not to chase a straight or a flush
Poker tip of the day: Don't expect a miracle or the turn or river. Here's why.
Online Baccarat Strategy: Safe Play & Bankroll Tips
Learn a simple, safe baccarat plan: house edge, Banker vs Player, flat betting, and clear stop rules. Manage your bankroll with easy examples and tools.
Master Poker: 7 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Winning Odds
Learn how to win at poker with 7 essential strategy tips. Whether you're playing online or in person, improve your skills and increase your chances of success with expert advice and key tactics.