Casino games are fun only until a certain point- some might call it house edge while the others might consider it luck. Whatever the term may be, some games are better than the other, while some are the worst to choose. Not only because you’ll end up empty-handed at the end of the game, but also because you’ll lose more money than you can possibly make. For instance, penny slots offer a minimum of 600 spins per hour which means $6 is at stake for every hour. Even if the house edge is 20%, you’ll lose only $1.20 per hour. This might not be the case of blackjack and other popular games. Hence, choosing the right game is equally decisive.
On that note, let’s discuss some of the worst games you can play at a casino.
Slot machines
Now, many people wonder how slot machines ended up on this list. But, here’s the twist, not all slot machines sweep you with a jackpot. Some are just there to plunder your money, like the ones mentioned below
- Airport slot machines: They offer the lowest payouts, especially in Las Vegas. They offer the payback percentage of 75% to 85%, which means for every $100 you wager, you will definitely lose $15 to $25 per hour.
- Progressive slot machines: These are again the ones that do not offer fair payouts and jackpots. The progressive payouts are considered as a part of the bet, which means at the end of the day, they’re paying you your own money, in the name of the jackpot.
American Roulette
There are two kinds of Roulette in a casino — The European, and the American. The former has 37 numbers (odds + evens + one 0) and the latter has the same combination but consists of 00. This makes all the difference in the game. The presence of an extra zero increases the odds of the casino winning. Adding to the misery is the house edge which is 2.7% in European Roulette and 5.7% for the latter, which gives you a good enough reason to avoid the game at all circumstances.
Keno
This game is loved by only that portion of the society that loves to play the lottery, even though it’s as boring as watching paint dry. With shoddy payouts and dull gameplay, it is rather better to play the progressive slots which will provide some action at the end of the day. However, if you pay out, the payout percentage is huge. But that said, a bad game is still a bad game.
Conclusion
The list might not be personalized and some of you might disagree with the above-mentioned games. However, when we compare the variations provided by the game, v/s the jackpots, and payouts, honestly you would do and win better at other games like blackjack and poker, even if you have the slightest knowledge of the game. One golden rule to choose the right game in a casino is to measure the amount you input, and the return percentage, of course, entertainment also plays a crucial role. Once you consider those factors, you can choose for yourself!
