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Mystery bounty value: $145 before the top prize, $50 after
Our ten-envelope example shows how a mystery bounty's average value changes after a prize is drawn. Check the remaining pool before using its average.
Sep 23, 2026
PKO bounty payouts: three knockouts, still a $5 loss
Our $55 poker example pays $50 from three knockouts. See which bounty money reaches your account and which amount stays on your head.
Sep 22, 2026
Time rake vs pot rake: when a $12 seat fee costs less
Compare a $12 hourly poker fee with $4 taken from each pot you win. Our worked example shows the break-even point and how a daily fee changes it.
Sep 21, 2026
Two vs four poker tables: when more hands pay less
Four poker tables do not always earn more than two. Compare $9 and $6 hourly results, and find the win rate needed to make extra tables worthwhile.
Sep 20, 2026
Rakeback break-even: when 30% covers a $300 loss
See when rakeback covers a losing poker result. A 10,000-hand example compares 20%, 30% and 50% cash returns on the same eligible rake.
Sep 17, 2026
Tournament fees: how an extra $5 cuts a $1,500 profit
Over 100 poker entries, an extra $5 fee costs $500. Compare the same prize returns at three fee levels and see why ROI must include the full entry cost.
Sep 16, 2026
Poker rake caps: when a $3 cap saves you nothing
At 5% rake, a $3 cap starts saving money above a $60 pot. Compare $3 and $5 caps across small pots and a fixed 100-pot sample.
Sep 14, 2026
Set mining: what a $5 call needs to win
Our $5 set-mining example shows why the money you expect to win matters more than the stack available. See the break-even payoff in dollars.
Sep 13, 2026Poker re-entry: more chances to cash, more money spent
A second tournament entry can improve your chance of a payout without improving your profit. Our simple $110 example shows why.
Sep 12, 2026Poker straddle win rate: one $600 result, three rates
An original mixed-straddle session model shows why dollars per hour, posted bb/100, and active-blind units can give different readings of the same profit.
Sep 10, 2026Poker cash out fees: what 2% costs on a $500 pot
A $500 all-in model separates rake, cash out fees, and profit. Compare 1% and 2% charges on hand value, with an original cost table.
Sep 8, 2026Double-board bomb pot odds: a $250 call for half the pot
A $500 pot and a $250 bet need 50% equity on one board when you cannot win the other. Compare exact call prices, quartered pots, and rake.
Sep 7, 2026Run it twice odds: the exact result of a nine-out river draw
An exact 44-card model shows how running it twice changes the chance of losing a $1,000 pot, while keeping the same $204.55 average return.
Sep 6, 2026
Poker Satellite Overlay Math: When a $110 Entry Is Worth $120
Calculate poker satellite overlay value, fee-adjusted ROI and bubble risk with a worked $12,000 guarantee and equal-seat payout model.
Sep 5, 2026
Legal US Online Poker Pools in September 2026
See which states can share regulated online poker traffic, why compact membership does not create one universal pool, and what players must check before joining a table.
Sep 4, 2026
2026 Poker Gambling Loss Deduction: The 90% Rule
See how the 2026 US federal gambling-loss limit works for poker, with clear examples, crypto record checks, and an IRS-sourced formula.
Sep 1, 2026Online casino blog
16 articlesNew casino research, payout analysis and market changes, tested against the numbers.
Dealer hits soft 17: about $2.20 extra per $1,000 bet
Compare H17 and S17 blackjack with a simple dollar model. See the added expected loss at $5, $10 and $25 bets while all other rules stay the same.
Sep 23, 2026
Craps field bet: triple 12 halves the expected loss
On $10 craps field bets, paying 3:1 instead of 2:1 on twelve cuts expected loss from $20 to $10 over 36 rolls. See the payout comparison.
Sep 22, 2026
Roulette first-five bet: same numbers, $2 less on a win
A $10 first-five roulette bet pays $60 profit. Five $2 straight bets on the same numbers pay $62 profit. Compare the odds and expected cost.
Sep 21, 2026
Slot hit frequency vs RTP: more hits, same $4 cost
Two example slots return 96% while paying on 48% and 12% of spins. See why more frequent hits do not mean a better return or a guaranteed session result.
Sep 20, 2026
Roulette la partage: half the loss on $10 bets
La partage cuts expected loss from $27.03 to $13.51 over 100 ten-dollar even-money bets. See what changes on zero and what stays the same.
Sep 17, 2026
Daily vs weekly cashback: why 10% can return $10 or $2
A $100 losing day followed by an $80 winning day can produce $10 daily cashback or $2 weekly cashback. See how the calculation period changes the refund.
Sep 16, 2026
10% bonus contribution: why $2,000 becomes $20,000
Only 10% of a bet may count toward a casino bonus. Our $100 example shows how a lower game edge can still produce a higher wagering cost.
Sep 14, 2026
Blackjack surrender: saving 80 cents on a bad $20 hand
With 16 against a dealer 10, late surrender can lose less than hitting. Our $20 example compares the cost and explains when the rule applies.
Sep 13, 2026Video poker max coins: a bigger royal payout, not better odds
Betting five coins can unlock a larger royal flush payout. It does not improve the chance of drawing the card you need. Here is a simple example.
Sep 12, 2026
Craps odds bets: a lower house edge does not mean less lost
Adding odds to a $15 pass-line bet lowers the house-edge percentage, but the average dollar loss stays the same. See the result in one simple example.
Sep 10, 2026
Baccarat tie bets: 8 to 1 versus 9 to 1 in 20 hands
Compare baccarat tie bet payouts with exact eight-deck odds. Our 20-hand model shows how 9 to 1 changes expected loss and break-even results.
Sep 8, 2026Blackjack insurance: what even money costs on a $100 hand
An exact six-deck calculation compares a guaranteed $100 blackjack win with a $103.88 average return when you decline even money.
Sep 7, 2026Triple-zero roulette: what the 7.69% edge costs in 20 spins
Compare exact 20-spin results on single-, double- and triple-zero roulette, plus the cost of a $5 triple-zero table versus $10 double-zero.
Sep 6, 2026
No-Commission Baccarat vs 5% Commission: The $40 Difference
Compare standard Banker commission with Super 6 no-commission baccarat, including house edge, $10,000 expected loss and the rule to check.
Sep 5, 2026
What 96% Slot RTP Means After 500 Spins
Calculate the expected loss for 500 slot spins at 96% RTP, see why one session can finish far from 96%, and learn which game details to check first.
Sep 4, 2026
6:5 vs 3:2 Blackjack: Expected Loss per Hour
Compare 6:5 and 3:2 blackjack payouts with a worked hourly-loss formula, table-rule checks, and examples for common bet sizes.
Sep 3, 2026Questions about our articles
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