The Math
The mechanics and math of individual casino games.
Start here · Essential guide
How roulette pockets, single-zero and double-zero wheels, and bet payouts combine to create the casino's built-in edge, with simple worked examples.
A plain explanation of slot reels, symbol weighting, return to player as a long-run design figure, and how random number generators decide each spin.
Why popular roulette betting systems such as progressions change the size and pattern of bets but not the expected result, with checked worked examples.
Compare the baccarat banker, player and tie bets, including the 5% commission on banker wins, payouts and house edges, with a checked example.
Baccarat's fixed drawing rules leave the player almost no meaningful decisions. See how the hands are dealt and why the game is chiefly chance.
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