Online casino blog

New casino research, payout analysis and market changes, tested against the numbers.

Online casino blog

16 articles

New casino research, payout analysis and market changes, tested against the numbers.

An ace of spades and six of clubs form a dealer soft 17 beside green chips

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

Two cream dice showing six on their top faces beside chips on green felt

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

Five cream chips on roulette spaces marked zero, double zero, one, two and three

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

Green and cream slot windows with cherries, a bell and a sage star

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

Two equal stacks of cream chips beside a green roulette zero area and an ivory ball

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

A cream desk calendar and receipt beside green and cream casino chips

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

A magnifying glass over a plain bonus checklist beside cream and sage casino chips

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

A blackjack ten and six face a dealer ten with two equal chip stacks

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, 2026

Video 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

Two cream dice beside green and cream chips on a craps table

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

Two baccarat hands each total seven beside cream and sage chips on green felt

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, 2026

Blackjack 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, 2026

Triple-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

Baccarat chips split between a commission tray and a six-point Banker result

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

A slot reel and calculator showing 96 percent RTP and a 4 percent theoretical house share

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

Two natural blackjack hands on a green table with different chip payouts

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, 2026

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How do you choose blog topics?

We follow current poker and casino questions, then choose topics that can be checked with reliable sources and clear calculations.

How often is the blog updated?

We publish new research and analysis as useful topics appear. Each article shows its publication and update dates.

Do blog articles include sources?

Yes. We link to the main source material and show the method behind important calculations.

Do the articles guarantee gambling results?

No. The articles explain probabilities, rules and market changes. They do not guarantee profit or a specific result.