Are online casino games rigged?

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Many users, after unsuccessful sessions at an online casino, are sure that the entertainment presented in them is set up for the loss of the client. Operators really have an advantage that developers put. But if you play in honest casinos, then every user has a chance to win good prize money.

House Edge and RTP - what indicators indicates it

First of all, you need to understand what users mean when they talk about rigged games. The casino really wins in the long run due to the inherent advantage. However, this percentage is set by developers when developing games. During the release and in the future, providers indicate this indicator on their website. So there is no scam here. But the operator will still make a profit in the long run at the expense of other customers. This should be taken into account before starting to play in paid mode and treat gambling as a way of relaxing, not making money.

To understand how an online casino works, you need to understand 2 basic concepts:

• House edge. This is an indicator that characterizes the mathematical advantage of the casino. Its meaning varies depending on the specific game of chance. In slots, the mathematical advantage is laid in the range of 3-12%, and in blackjack, when using the basic strategy, it decreases to 0.5%.
• RTP (Return To Player). This is a value that shows the average amount of money returned to players. For most slot machines it is 94-96%, and for blackjack it is 99.5%.

Both parameters are directly related to each other, since they express almost the same thing. House Edge shows how much an online casino will earn, and RTP allows you to estimate the return to players.

In an example, it looks like this. In case of an advantage of 5% of the €100 that customers wager in slots, the site will earn €5. With an RTP of 95% at a distance, €95 out of €100 is returned to customers in the form of winnings. It is important to understand that House Edge and RTP show the average value not for a specific user, but for all players. For example, 10 customers can bet €100, and only 1 of them will win €96 at any given time.

The situation is similar with the jackpot. One user can get a really large amount, but all other players have already compensated this money with their bets and even brought a guaranteed profit to the operator. That's why the sites are always in the profit.,

House edge in different games

When choosing a game, you can focus on House Edge or RTP indicators. Their study will help to make a decision depending on the goals pursued by the user.

Players need to know that:

With an increase in the advantage of the site, it is possible to get more winnings. The value of the bet in some cases affects the House Edge parameter. The advantage depends on the variant of the game. For example, in blackjack using the Soft 17 rule, the rate increases significantly compared to the game, in which the dealer must stop at any 17 points.

The above table shows that slots, keno and some bets in craps and sic bo give the highest house edge. It is in these games that casinos earn their main part of the profits, and therefore they are always available for spinning bonuses. It is also worth noting that users can receive the largest payments just in them. One of the smallest advantages operators have in video poker. In Jacks, the rate is only 0.46%. 
With the knowledge of House Edge, users can make decisions about the game for themselves. To be able to get large amounts, you should choose slots, keno, craps, Sic Bo. However, the risk of nil the balance will be significant. On the contrary, winnings in French roulette, baccarat, blackjack, video poker are smaller, but the chances of winning are much higher.