When you’re looking for games to play at Tonybet, you might not always be led by visuals or themes, or even styles of gameplay. Lots of us look at statistics, too!
In particular, lots of casino goers prioritise the house edge, which tells us how much a casino is likely to make from a certain game. The house edge can apply to slots, tables, card games, and live lounges – and, there are other stats to look out for, too.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at the house edge in a variety of games and types, and share a few titles from our library with relatively low edges. However, as always, make sure to play responsibly – even with low house edges, there’s still no guarantee that you will win!
What is the House Edge in Slots and Casino Games?
The house edge is the ‘cut’ that casinos take off the top of bets. For any casino to remain profitable, they need to ensure that they take a cut from each game, while still keeping things fair for bettors.
So, let’s say you’re playing a card game with a house edge of 1.5%. That means, across the whole of a game’s lifespan (which is indefinite), the casino can expect to make 1.5% profit. From the player’s perspective, that’s roughly how much they can expect to lose over the entirety of a game’s run.
House edges can and will vary from game to game. For example, in blackjack, you can expect a house edge of up to 2% – that’s on average. Given that there are lots of different blackjack styles and tables out there, you’ve got to expect some variance!
With slot games, the house edge is measured in a slightly different way. Each slot game typically has an RTP (return to player) ratio, which tells you how generous a game is likely to be over its lifetime – again, that’s indefinite, or until a slot game is taken out of commission. With games like Starburst which has been around since the early 10s, that could take a long time!
So – let’s stick with Starburst as an example. This popular game has an RTP of 96%, meaning that there’s an equivalent of a 4% house edge. In layman’s terms, that means the game is engineered to give the casino a 4% cut for as long as they host the game.
However, that doesn’t mean you’re going to win 96% of the time. This means that, on average, you can expect Starburst to pay out on 96% of its lifetime spins – that’s a lot of gameplay over several years, and with hundreds and thousands of players!
Ultimately, the house edge gives us a rough idea of how much a casino is likely to ‘win’ from game to game. Many players look for games with as low a house edge as possible so that they can maximise their wins! Once again, though – that doesn’t guarantee they will win on any given spin!
Top Slots and Casino Games at Tonybet with Low House Edge
Now – as you can see from the Tonybet catalogue, there are lots of different slots and casino games for you to pick from. To make things a little easier for you from a house edge / RTP perspective, I’ve brought together a selection of our popular games which have famously low edge and high RTP.
However, do remember that a low edge and a high RTP just indicate that a game is likely to be more generous than most over time. Never go into a game expecting you will definitely win, and do keep a healthy attitude towards risk – get in touch with us if you need help managing your time and bankroll.
Here are some of our top RTP and low house edge picks that you can play right now.
Book of 99
Relax Gaming’s fabulous Book of 99 is famous in the online slots scene mainly because – like its title suggests – it has an impressive 99% RTP. That makes it one of the most generous slots in our catalogue!
This Ancient Greece-themed game offers five reels and ten paylines, with scary demons and fierce warriors waiting for you to line up in winning combos. There’s also a wild collector feature, which lets you grab ten free spins once you’ve racked up 99 wild symbols. It’s a neat little twist, and visually, it’s one of Relax’s most impressive games.
Vinnie Jones Blackjack
Famous football and Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones serves up some pre-recorded blackjack action, with the star acting as a pretty fearsome dealer behind the table! Do you really want to beat Vinnie to the punch? Might as well give it a try!
This is a six-deck blackjack game that follows the simple US rules of the game, and the dealer – that’s Vinnie – can stand on all 17s. For fans of the hardman and classic blackjack, this is a neat little twist on the old formula.
And, you can expect a pretty low house edge / high RTP, based on how US blackjack generally plays out. The rough house edge here is about 0.5%, though this increases to 4.7% if you choose the 21+3 side bet.
Divine Fortune
Divine Fortune is a classic NetEnt slot that – yet again – is based on Ancient Greek legend! This slot has been around for a while now, since at least 2017 – and it’s spun off a Megaways variation along the way.
However, the 5×3 game is still massively popular with our players mainly thanks to its competitive RTP / house edge. NetEnt scores the RTP here at 96.59%, meaning you can expect around a 3.4% house edge equivalent.
NetEnt is always one step ahead of the pack with its impressive visuals and soundtracks, and Divine Fortune is certainly a feast for the senses. However, it’s also scored well with players over the years thanks to its jackpot system, where there are three cash pots up for grabs, alongside a free spins game and falling wilds mechanic.
Believe it or not, the RTP for the Megaways version of the game is also pretty similar! It’s measured at around 96.09%, meaning you’ve got a house edge equivalent of 3.9%.
Premium French Roulette
If you prefer taking a roulette wheel for a spin or two, then Playtech’s visually impressive virtual game might be one to look at. This game’s got an impressive RTP of around 98.65%, meaning you have a house edge of 2.35%.
Of course, your chances of winning in any game of roulette will depend somewhat on the types of bets you place, and whether or not you risk going to the outside or the inside. There are lower house edges on French and European games compared to American roulette, too, because there’s only one zero on the wheel!
Guns N’ Roses
Lastly, for this guide, let’s rock out to one of Tonybet’s most popular branded slots – this high RTP game themed around Guns N’ Roses, one of the biggest American rock bands of the 1980s.
The GNR slot pretty much gives you what you’d expect from the branding – a great soundtrack, some hard visuals, and stylised shots of the band’s members. It’s one of NetEnt’s most creative slots to date, and despite having been launched all the way back in 2016, it really holds up in the 2020s.
And now, the RTP. NetEnt is absolutely spoiling players with an RTP of almost 97% here, meaning there’s a minimal house edge of around 3%. That, backed with the fact this is a low/mid volatility game, means you’re looking at a slot that’s likely to pay frequently over time – though low volatility also means the prizes might not be massive!
Again, take these stats with a pinch of salt – just because GNR seems generous, doesn’t mean you’re going to make bank. Set time and money limits before you play for real cash on any games I’ve listed in this guide.
Should You Rely on House Edge and RTP?
House edge and RTP give players a little more statistical confidence when it comes to picking slots and casino games. However, you should still take into account your own playing preferences, attitude to risk, and bankroll. As mentioned, Tonybet is always on hand to help you manage and monitor your play time and bankroll if you need us.
Otherwise, the games I’ve listed here are just sneak previews of some of the low house edge games we have on offer. Be sure to try games carefully before you get too deep into them – you never know, you might find a slot or two that become firm favourites in your all-time collection!
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